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NFC 49 Thorkildsen vs Koskinen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erling Mathias Havna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erling Mathias Havna!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen looks to throw the jab but Havna is out of range.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Virtanen finds it's target.
It looks like Erling Mathias Havna has been cut.
Havna ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries to bum rush Havna with a series of wild strikes but Havna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Virtanen swings for the body but Havna moves out of range.
Havna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Havna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virtanen throws out the jab.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Havna is just out of range.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Havna.
Havna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virtanen.
A punch lands to the side of Havna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Havna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Virtanen scores with a jab. Havna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Virtanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Havna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Havna somewhat.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen looks to throw the jab but Havna is out of range.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen looks to land a combination but Havna avoids it well.
Havna dives in and grabs Virtanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes down on Havna's head and hops out.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erling Mathias Havna.
A swing and a miss from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a hook but Havna avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Havna on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Havna looks gassed!
Virtanen lands a jab to Havna's midsection.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havna moves away.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Virtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Virtanen misses.
Donk. Virtanen catches Havna right on the button with a cross.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havna looks for a takedown but Virtanen sprawls well.
Virtanen lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna slips a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Havna moved out of range nicely.
Virtanen missing with a left hand there. Havna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virtanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Havna is trying desperately to land a takedown but Virtanen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Havna.
The crowd cheers as Virtanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Havna doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to de liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.
Virtanen looks to land a combination. Havna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Havna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Virtanen drops Havna with a beautiful combination! Havna stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Virtanen is looking for the KO!
Havna is rocked!
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havna avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a jab to Havna's midsection.
Virtanen is looking to wear down Havna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Virtanen lands a slapping body shot.
Havna moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Havna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Artturi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havna takes one to the side of the head.
Virtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Virtanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Virtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Virtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erling Mathias Havna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Virtanen cracks Havna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Virtanen looks to land a combination. Havna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Havna scores with a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Virtanen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Virtanen scores with a punch to the head.
Havna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Virtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Virtanen lands a jab.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Virtanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Havna's head.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but Havna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erling Mathias Havna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havna.
Havna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Havna off the cage and back into rage.
Virtanen stuns Havna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havna can do to turn this around?
Havna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Havna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen throws a one two combo.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havna.
Good standup being displayed there by Virtanen as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a looping right.
Havna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havna fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Virtanen - just one landing.
Virtanen misses with a straight left.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
Havna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erling Mathias Havna.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Artturi Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Havna walks into a straight right hand from Virtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Havna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Havna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Virtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Virtanen with a hook.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen scores with a body shot.
Artturi Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Virtanen finds it's target.
Havna moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Havna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to bum rush Havna with a series of wild strikes but Havna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Virtanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Havna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Havna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Virtanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Virtanen lands with a nice body punch.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havna was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a jab to Havna's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havna was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Havna avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erling Mathias Havna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havna.
Havna shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. He's pushed Havna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Havna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtanen misses the jab.
Virtanen lands a nice hook to Havna's body. Havna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Havna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen trying to hold on to Havna's head to control him but Havna postures up.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.
Erling Mathias Havna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Havna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Havna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havna moves away.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Virtanen lands.
Virtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havna manages to avoid it.
Havna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erling Mathias Havna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Virtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Virtanen cracks Havna with an open hand slap.
Virtanen dips to his left and cracks Havna with an uppercut!
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Virtanen.
Havna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virtanen looks to throw the jab but Havna is out of range.
Virtanen with a nice cross.
Havna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Virtanen's guard.
Havna throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen keeping full guard, as Havna tries to pass.
Havna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Havna won't allow Virtanen to get back to his feet.
Havna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havna is standing up over Virtanen. Virtanen looks to escape but Havna dives into side control.
Havna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Artturi Virtanen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Virtanen, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Virtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Tarlic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Rantalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simo Rantalainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Herb Tarlic's chin.
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275 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herb Tarlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Rantalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Tarlic catches Rantalainen right on the button with a cross.
Tarlic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rantalainen is defended easily by Tarlic.
Rantalainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rantalainen somewhat.
Herb Tarlic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Rantalainen.
Tarlic lands a head shot.
Rantalainen has a takedown stuffed.
Tarlic dances in with a quick combination. Rantalainen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tarlic snaps Rantalainen's head back. Rantalainen stumbles backwards against the cage. Tarlic steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rantalainen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rantalainen just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herb Tarlic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veijo Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kala's choice of entrance music: Prophecy. 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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223 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Kala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kala.
Kala looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Kala looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Kala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kala looks gassed!
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Veijo Kala has been cut.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the 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!
Silva landing knees to the head.
Kala is rocked!
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kala is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Kala dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands a big knee to the head and Kala goes down! Silva pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demian Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mega Fredriksson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fredriksson thuds a left hand into Pasanen's body.
Pasanen fails with the takedown.
Pasanen shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
A shot to de liver by Fredriksson. Beautiful body shot.
Emil Pasanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Pasanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pasanen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fredriksson!
It looks like Emil Pasanen has been cut.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pasanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
Pasanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Pasanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Pasanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pasanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasanen slips a jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Pasanen moved out of range.
Pasanen fails with the takedown.
Pasanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Pasanen is breathing heavily.
Pasanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Pasanen's ribcage but misses.
Pasanen ducks right into an uppercut from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Pasanen's ribs.
Fredriksson jabs Pasanen right on the nose. Pasanen blinks but takes it well.
Pasanen moves forwards but Fredriksson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Pasanen avoids it well.
Mega Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pasanen. Pasanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Pasanen's ribs.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pasanen momentarily.
Emil Pasanen's cut is getting worse.
Fredriksson lands a big uppercut and Pasanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pasanen looks OK. Fredriksson waves Pasanen back to his feet!
Pasanen is rocked!
Pasanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Pasanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredriksson lands a big uppercut and Pasanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pasanen looks OK. Fredriksson waves Pasanen back to his feet!
Emil Pasanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fredriksson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pasanen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pasanen looks to clinch but Fredriksson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pasanen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mega Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needadis Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vlatko lib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Needadis Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, vlatko lib!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard scores with a kick to the midsection.
lib moves out of range as Shepard throws a body kick.
Shepard lands a nice looking kick to the body. lib takes a step back to recover.
Shepard lands a head kick!
It looks like vlatko lib has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
lib avoids the body shot from Shepard.
Shepard tries to land a leg kick but lib saw it coming and moves away.
Shepard tries to keep at a distance but lib has taken the fight into the clinch.
lib using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shepard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shepard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
lib looks gassed!
Shepard lands a nice knee to the body.
Shepard connects with a knee to the head.
Shepard lands an elbow that stopped lib in his tracks for a moment.
lib is rocked!
That has opened up vlatko lib's cut even more.
Shepard lands a big knee! That's hurt lib! Oh, he's all over the place! Shepard lands another knee that sends lib to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needadis Shepard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Six lands with an uppercut that bounces Svensson off the cage and back into rage.
Six wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.
Six misses the shot to the body.
Six takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Six tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Syntha Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six thows a body shot but no joy.
Six fails to land with a series of punches.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six misses with a two punch combination.
Six fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six looks to land a combination but Svensson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Six.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Six.
A leg kick checked by Six.
Six is looking to wear down Svensson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svensson.
Six scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Six swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson gets a clinch.
Six trying to control the position but instead, Svensson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Six into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Six swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svensson stalling the fight.
Six tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svensson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Six lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Six checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Svensson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Six drops Svensson with a right and a left! Six comes rushing in but Svensson regains his composure and manages to keep Six in guard.
Six slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to control but Six postures up.
Six misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Six working away.
Six is putting a hurting on Svensson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Svensson tries to buck Six off but Six is having none of it.
Six has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Svensson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Six throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svensson defends it well.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
Six seems to be looking for submissions.
Svensson actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson wants to control but Six is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Six cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Six misses with a low kick.
Six ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Six.
Six pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Six wants to clinch
and Svensson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Six misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Six.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Six.
Six tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Six with a nice cross.
Six throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Six misses with a low kick.
Six moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svensson is looking to score with low kicks.
Svensson tries to work over Six's front leg with a kick but Six checks it.
Six avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Six.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Six lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensson circles away quickly and effectively.
Six takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Six.
Six checks a low kick from Svensson.
A head kick from Svensson lands but Six takes it in his stride.
Six bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Svensson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Svensson is rocked!
Six's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Six trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Six pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Six thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Six got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Six has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Six stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.
Six lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six closes the distance but Svensson moves to the side
and Svensson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Six is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six dominated that second round.
That's time! Six's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Six with a hook.
Good work by Six as he checks the leg kick.
Six is looking to score with low kicks.
Six tries a head kick but it misses.
Six bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Six drops Svensson with a left and a right! Oh, Svensson is hurt - Six dives into side control looking to finish!
Svensson is still in real trouble! Can Six finish him?
Six scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Svensson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Six can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syntha Six!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza comes to the cage accompanied by Omar-S - Day. Stringer Bell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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203 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell moves away from the strike by Cerveza.
Cerveza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cerveza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stringer Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerveza lands the left hand.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveza moves away.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Cerveza.
Cerveza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bell staying out of range there.
Cerveza swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Cerveza thuds his right hand into Bell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cerveza jabs at Bell's body.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Cerveza, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Cerveza against the cage but Cerveza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cerveza scores with a shot to the body.
Bell misses the body punch
and Cerveza counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bell clinches but Cerveza breaks the clinch
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cerveza stuns Bell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cerveza connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell moves forwards but Cerveza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Cerveza.
Cerveza scores with a nice right hand.
Cerveza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Cerveza misses.
Bell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cerveza counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bell looks gassed!
Cerveza is trying to maintain the position but Bell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerveza keeps working.
Bell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cerveza defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cerveza has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cerveza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cerveza.
Cerveza is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.
Cerveza wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerveza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerveza looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerveza, not yet.
Cerveza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cerveza's corner calls for a 1-2. Cerveza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cerveza lands a head shot.
Bell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza tries to improve position but can't.
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cerveza's face as Bell controls the position.
Cerveza is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cerveza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by Cerveza!
Cerveza stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerveza cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amigo Cerveza 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.
Bell gets a takedown into half guard.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Cerveza is defending well.
Cerveza controlling the position for now.
Cerveza trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerveza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell is trying to control. Cerveza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerveza trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Cerveza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Cerveza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cerveza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bell throws a sloppy body shot
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell tries for a takedown but Cerveza circles away easily
and Cerveza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cerveza lands with a shot to the body.
Cerveza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bell.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cerveza cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
Cerveza lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerveza works Bell's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerveza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Cerveza scores with a four punch combination!
Cerveza lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Cerveza.
Cerveza lands with a nice body punch.
Cerveza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cerveza stuns Bell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Cerveza.
Cerveza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cerveza with a nice cross.
Cerveza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cerveza lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerveza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cerveza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cerveza scores with a nice right hand.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cerveza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Cerveza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Cerveza.
Cerveza scores with a jab.
Cerveza lands a jab to Bell's midsection.
Cerveza lands a nice looking body shot.
Cerveza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bell has time to react.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Cerveza.
Bell misses with a hook to the body
and Cerveza counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cerveza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cerveza stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
Amigo Cerveza is winning the standup battle so far.
Cerveza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cerveza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell tries to move into range but Cerveza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerveza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cerveza connects with a body shot.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Cerveza finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cerveza lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Cerveza.
Cerveza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cerveza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bell misses with a shot to the body
and Cerveza counters with a nice body shot.
Bell moves forwards but Cerveza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cerveza stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
Cerveza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amigo Cerveza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerveza lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerveza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cerveza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cerveza digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
Cerveza scores with a jab. Bell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amigo Cerveza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Cerveza finds it's target.
Cerveza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bell tries to clinch
and Cerveza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bell is rocked!
Bell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerveza finish him?
Bell wants to clinch but Cerveza slips to the side
and Cerveza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cerveza cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bell seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cerveza shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bell is backing up but Cerveza catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bell covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cerveza Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amigo Cerveza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Bagrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagrian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Justin Bieber - Baby kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roibos Fredriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aslan Bagrian's chin.
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslan Bagrian!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson keeps Bagrian at a distance using the push kick.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagrian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters circling a little - Fredriksson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bagrian misses with a takedown attempt - Fredriksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Bagrian jabs Fredriksson right on the nose. Fredriksson blinks but takes it well.
Bagrian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bagrian.
Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrian misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagrian throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a head kick.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Fredriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagrian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagrian digs a good body shot into Fredriksson's ribs.
Bagrian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredriksson is able to avoid easily.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Bagrian is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Some bone on bone action there as Bagrian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bagrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson throws a low kick but Bagrian avoids it.
Fredriksson delivers a nice body kick.
Bagrian swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Bagrian keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Bagrian misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Bagrian.
Bagrian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fredriksson did well to prevent Bagrian getting side control.
Bagrian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fredriksson has one foot on Bagrian's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Bagrian is avoiding it.
Bagrian misses with a straight left.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Bagrian keeps it at a distance.
Bagrian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bagrian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Bagrian loads up on a big right hand but Fredriksson slips the punch.
Bagrian shoots in looking for a takedown. Fredriksson tries to sprawl out of it but Bagrian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagrian looks gassed!
Fredriksson checks a leg kick.
Fredriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Bagrian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bagrian.
Roibos Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Bagrian.
An inside leg kick from Bagrian misses.
Bagrian swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredriksson.
Bagrian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fredriksson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fredriksson.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson closes the distance and pushes Bagrian back into the cage.
Fredriksson gets through Bagrian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bagrian jumps guard but Fredriksson stands there with Bagrian around his waist. Bagrian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrian shoots in for a double leg but Fredriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to throw the jab but Bagrian is out of range.
Fredriksson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Fredriksson misses its intended target.
Fredriksson looks to throw the jab but Bagrian is out of range.
Bagrian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bagrian.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagrian circles away.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up but Bagrian circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson blocks a jab.
Fredriksson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagrian. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredriksson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bagrian blocks a jab.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Bagrian is avoiding it.
Roibos Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagrian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fredriksson working Bagrian over with knees to the body.
Fredriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bagrian backwards.
Fredriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson is working Bagrian over against the cage.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bagrian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bagrian scores with a takedown into Fredriksson's guard.
Fredriksson wants to sweep here but Bagrian controlling him for the moment.
Fredriksson is pulling down on Bagrian's head to control his posture.
Bagrian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrian stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.
Bagrian trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Bagrian is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Bagrian sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagrian blocks a head kick by Fredriksson.
Bagrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagrian takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson moves in looking to clinch but Bagrian pushes him off.
Roibos Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bagrian misses with a looping left.
Bagrian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagrian moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
Bagrian lands a nice shot to the body.
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Bagrian's front leg.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagrian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Bagrian is having none of it.
Fredriksson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredriksson lands a high kick!
Fredriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bagrian, pushing him back against the cage.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bagrian is keeping busy.
Fredriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bagrian looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Bagrian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fredriksson obliges.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bagrian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fredriksson with a knee to the head.
Bagrian is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Bagrian is still on wobbly legs! Can Fredriksson finish him?
Fredriksson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bagrian seems to have recovered his senses.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Fredriksson prevents a body shot from Bagrian.
Fredriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bagrian is defending well for now.
Bagrian throws a head punch that misses.
Bagrian tries to pull guard but Fredriksson won't allow it.
Bagrian wants a takedown.
Fredriksson taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pushes Bagrian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson working Bagrian over with knees to the body.
Bagrian can't break the clinch.
Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagrian. That did some damage!
Fredriksson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagrian. That did some damage!
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagrian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Bagrian moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagrian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredriksson.
A swing and a miss from Bagrian.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by Fredriksson misses
and Bagrian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Bagrian keeps him under control.
Bagrian trying to control from half guard but Fredriksson is working away.
Fredriksson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Bagrian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredriksson keeps working.
Bagrian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredriksson wants to control but Bagrian is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fredriksson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagrian is looking to advance position but Fredriksson won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Bagrian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
An inside leg kick lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fredriksson. Bagrian shrugs it off though.
Bagrian blocks a head kick by Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bagrian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bagrian as Fredriksson tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson avoiding damage.
Fredriksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagrian avoids the damage to the body.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aslan Bagrian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson misses with a body kick.
Bagrian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
Bagrian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagrian.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Bagrian with a series of wild strikes but Bagrian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagrian wants to slow Fredriksson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bagrian avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Bagrian looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Bagrian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Bagrian closes the distance and clinches up with Fredriksson, looking for a takedown. Bagrian pushes Fredriksson against the cage but Fredriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Fredriksson misses with a looping right.
Fredriksson drives through and clinches with Bagrian against the cage.
Bagrian wants a takedown.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagrian.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Bagrian fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagrian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
Bagrian dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Bagrian's head and hops out.
Roibos Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Bagrian.
Fredriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagrian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bagrian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Bagrian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fredriksson misses with a head kick.
Bagrian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson closes the distance and pushes Bagrian back into the cage.
Fredriksson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bagrian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fredriksson obliges.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roibos Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredriksson, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roibos Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorkildsen comes into the arena with AC/DC - Hell's Bells blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorkildsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koskinen is able to avoid easily.
Koskinen misses with a body shot.
Thorkildsen misses with a low kick as Koskinen jumps back.
Thorkildsen blocks a head kick by Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koskinen staying out of range there.
Thorkildsen sizes up Koskinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorkildsen takes a swing at Koskinen's ribcage but misses.
Koskinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorkildsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorkildsen slowing the pace effectively.
Thorkildsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thorkildsen is trying to drag Koskinen to the mat but Koskinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koskinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thorkildsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koskinen to the mat. Koskinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorkildsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koskinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorkildsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thorkildsen throws and elbow that misses. Koskinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorkildsen's guard. Nice move by Koskinen!
Koskinen gets to his feet. Thorkildsen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thorkildsen blocks a head kick by Koskinen.
Koskinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thorkildsen looks to land a right hand but Koskinen moved out of range.
Thorkildsen ducks under a wild hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorkildsen has closed the distance and engaged Koskinen in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Thorkildsen on the inside.
Koskinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koskinen lands with a nice combination. Thorkildsen backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rolf Thorkildsen has been cut.
Koskinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorkildsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Koskinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorkildsen looks to land a left hand but Koskinen moved out of range nicely.
Thorkildsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorkildsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koskinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thorkildsen postures up.
Koskinen is looking to stand up but Thorkildsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorkildsen throwing strikes from guard but Koskinen blocks nicely.
Thorkildsen stops Koskinen from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen stopping the sweep attempt from Koskinen.
Koskinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thorkildsen preventing the sweep.
Thorkildsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koskinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorkildsen looks to throw the jab but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen leaves Thorkildsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorkildsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koskinen works over Thorkildsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Koskinen throws a right and a left that Thorkildsen avoids nicely.
Koskinen moves forwards but Thorkildsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koskinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorkildsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thorkildsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koskinen's head.
Koskinen has his feet on Thorkildsen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorkildsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koskinen blocks a jab.
Thorkildsen is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikko Koskinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koskinen lands with a cross.
Thorkildsen dodges the punch combination from Koskinen.
Thorkildsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koskinen is out of range and Thorkildsen settles back down.
Thorkildsen tests Koskinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koskinen slips under a jab.
Thorkildsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen works over Thorkildsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Koskinen throws a leg kick but Thorkildsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorkildsen misses the target.
Thorkildsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koskinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thorkildsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen working a defensive guard here.
Thorkildsen stops Koskinen from standing up.
Thorkildsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koskinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koskinen is trying to keep Thorkildsen in close.
Thorkildsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koskinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koskinen trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thorkildsen misses with an uppercut. Koskinen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koskinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koskinen moves away from the strike by Thorkildsen.
Koskinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Koskinen as Thorkildsen shoots in.
Thorkildsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koskinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorkildsen tries to move into range but Koskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorkildsen looks to land a right hand but Koskinen moved out of range.
Thorkildsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koskinen works over Thorkildsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Koskinen takes one to the side of the head.
Koskinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koskinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Thorkildsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koskinen ducks under a wild hook from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koskinen.
Thorkildsen tries to clinch but Koskinen moves out of range.
A combination from Koskinen does no damage.
Mikko Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koskinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorkildsen throws a hook but Koskinen avoids it easily.
Mikko Koskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorkildsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koskinen throws a nice looking combination but Thorkildsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorkildsen at a distance.
Rolf Thorkildsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorkildsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorkildsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorkildsen throws a hook but Koskinen avoids it easily.
Koskinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolf Thorkildsen's cut is getting worse.
Thorkildsen punishes Koskinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Koskinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Koskinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koskinen swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen misses with a hook. Thorkildsen ducked under it nicely.
Thorkildsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koskinen lands with a good body shot.
Koskinen scores with a one two! Thorkildsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thorkildsen dodges the punch combination from Koskinen.
No luck for Thorkildsen with that takedown attempt.
Thorkildsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koskinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorkildsen has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Koskinen.
Thorkildsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koskinen but Koskinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorkildsen should have avoided that one.
Thorkildsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorkildsen throws an overhand right that lands on Koskinen's shoulder, as Koskinen tries to avoid the shot.
Thorkildsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorkildsen loads up on a big right hand but Koskinen slips the punch.
A low kick from Koskinen is predictable there
and Thorkildsen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koskinen!
Koskinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorkildsen has control of Koskinen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koskinen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koskinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thorkildsen raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorkildsen throwing strikes here but Koskinen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Koskinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorkildsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thorkildsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thorkildsen throwing strikes here but Koskinen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen holds on to Thorkildsen as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Thorkildsen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koskinen is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorkildsen lands a nice shot to the head.
Koskinen tries to hold on but Thorkildsen pushes him away.
Koskinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorkildsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorkildsen working Koskinen over with strikes here.
Thorkildsen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koskinen's face.
Thorkildsen landing strikes from the mount.
Koskinen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen thowing shots but they're missing.
Koskinen is still in real trouble! Can Thorkildsen finish him?
Koskinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koskinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorkildsen working for a submission but Koskinen is keeping him at bay.
Koskinen can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thorkildsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorkildsen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koskinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thorkildsen throwing strikes here but Koskinen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thorkildsen working for a guillotine from mount but Koskinen is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Thorkildsen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koskinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koskinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Koskinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorkildsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorkildsen misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Koskinen as he connects with a hook.
Koskinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorkildsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorkildsen counters with a straight right hand.
Koskinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorkildsen.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorkildsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorkildsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koskinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorkildsen.
Koskinen tries to land a body kick
enabling Thorkildsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorkildsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorkildsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorkildsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorkildsen misses with a hook.
Thorkildsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorkildsen with a nice cross.
Koskinen throws a combination that misses
and Thorkildsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thorkildsen has Koskinen pressed against the cage, preventing Koskinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorkildsen throws a head punch that misses.
Thorkildsen wants a takedown.
Thorkildsen is trying to force a seperation but Koskinen has the dominant position.
Thorkildsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorkildsen has had enough of the clinch but Koskinen keeps him there for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Koskinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koskinen takes a swing at Thorkildsen's ribcage but misses.
Thorkildsen throws a body punch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Mikko Koskinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorkildsen misses with a shot to the body
and Koskinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a series of punches but Thorkildsen avoids them all with ease.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thorkildsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koskinen is squirming around, avoiding Thorkildsen's attempts to control the action.
Koskinen tries to hold on but Thorkildsen pushes him away.
Thorkildsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koskinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thorkildsen controlling from mount.
Thorkildsen looking for a guillotine from mount but Koskinen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen wants to control but Thorkildsen is having none of it.
Thorkildsen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koskinen tries to reverse the position but Thorkildsen maintains control.
Thorkildsen punching from mount but Koskinen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thorkildsen with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Koskinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Thorkildsen had his way with Mikko Koskinen in that round.
The cut man is working on Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thorkildsen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Koskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koskinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorkildsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koskinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorkildsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Koskinen misses its intended target.
Thorkildsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorkildsen digs a good body shot into Koskinen's ribs.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Koskinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorkildsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorkildsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Thorkildsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorkildsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koskinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorkildsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koskinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorkildsen. Thorkildsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Koskinen misses with the combination.
A combination from Thorkildsen does no damage.
Thorkildsen clinches but Koskinen breaks the clinch
and Koskinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koskinen blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorkildsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorkildsen lands with a good body shot.
Koskinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorkildsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koskinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koskinen stuffs the takedown.
Koskinen looks to land a combination. Thorkildsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koskinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Thorkildsen misses.
Koskinen works over Thorkildsen's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen throws a body punch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Thorkildsen throws a front kick aimed at Koskinen's knee but Koskinen avoids it well.
Thorkildsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorkildsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorkildsen throws an overhand right that lands on Koskinen's shoulder, as Koskinen tries to avoid the shot.
Koskinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Koskinen both land. Nice combination.
Thorkildsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koskinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Koskinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorkildsen misses with a double jab.
A big right from Thorkildsen misses.
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Koskinen coming out on top.
Thorkildsen tries to move into range but Koskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koskinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorkildsen tries to clinch up
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Thorkildsen misses.
Koskinen punishes Thorkildsen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Koskinen coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Koskinen.
Thorkildsen loads up on a big right hand but Koskinen slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Koskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koskinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Koskinen!
Mikko Koskinen is the new lightweight champion!
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