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MMA Helsinki - 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalisto Amudeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Seal - Whirlpool as his entrance music. Tyler Wilson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kalisto Amudeng's chin.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalisto Amudeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amudeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amudeng fails with the takedown.
Amudeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalisto Amudeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amudeng darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Amudeng into the cage.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amudeng up against the cage.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amudeng's head.
Wilson pushes Amudeng up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudeng is trying to pull guard but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Amudeng managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amudeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Amudeng is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amudeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amudeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Amudeng throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Amudeng finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amudeng is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amudeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson pushes Amudeng off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amudeng but Amudeng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson feints and then cracks Amudeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amudeng down.
Amudeng goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
A bit of stalling here from Amudeng.
Amudeng is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Amudeng to the mat. Amudeng regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson is looking to pass into half guard but Amudeng pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amudeng is in guard.
Amudeng throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amudeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson wants to stand but Amudeng is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amudeng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amudeng 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalisto Amudeng has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Amudeng counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amudeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amudeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Wilson will probably get the nod.
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.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amudeng defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Amudeng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amudeng decides to pull guard.
Amudeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amudeng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amudeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amudeng has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalisto Amudeng has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Amudeng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amudeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Amudeng slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amudeng. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amudeng defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Amudeng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalisto Amudeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Wilson.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amudeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalisto Amudeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amudeng wants to clinch.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amudeng.
Wilson tries to clinch but Amudeng moves out of range.
Tyler Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amudeng scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Amudeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amudeng moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Amudeng drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amudeng is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalisto Amudeng has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Amudeng's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson cracks Amudeng with an open hand slap.
Wilson swings for the body but Amudeng moves out of range.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Amudeng avoids nicely.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Amudeng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Wilson forces Amudeng back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Amudeng blocks it.
Amudeng managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Amudeng tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amudeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amudeng manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilson on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilson's guard now, I'm sure.
Amudeng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amudeng moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
Amudeng goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Amudeng keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but instead Amudeng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Amudeng prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Amudeng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amudeng pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is not content to let Amudeng control the position.
Amudeng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalisto Amudeng wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Amudeng connects with a looping right hand.
Amudeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Amudeng dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amudeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amudeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Amudeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Amudeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Amudeng tries to avoid it.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Amudeng.
Amudeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalisto Amudeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amudeng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Kalisto Amudeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amudeng throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wilson.
I've got Wilson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wilson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyler Wilson made sure he mentioned Bad Man Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heiluva Kalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heiluva Kalu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Kalu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kalu moves out of range.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Kalu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalu continues to drive forward.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalu pinned against the cage. Kalu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalu works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Kalu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Kalu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalu jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Kalu takes it in his stride.
Jackson defending well as Kalu loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalu misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Kalu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalu.
Kalu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kalu circles away easily
and Kalu counters with a straight right hand.
Kalu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Kalu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalu counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kalu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Kalu counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalu counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalu misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kalu pushes him off.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalu counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Kalu misses with an uppercut
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalu wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kalu misses.
Kalu throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kalu moves out of range.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalu fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kalu ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kalu. Those never looked like landing.
Kalu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalu throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Kalu counters with a nice body shot.
Kalu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heiluva Kalu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalu misses with a wild body shot.
Kalu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kalu throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Kalu, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Kalu against the cage but Kalu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalu.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Kalu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalu counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalu throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heiluva Kalu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalu swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Kalu misses with a few strikes there.
Kalu throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kalu circles away easily
and Kalu counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kalu pushes him off.
Kalu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalu slips a straight right by Jackson.
Kalu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalu.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalu pinned against the cage. Kalu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mike Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalu misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kalu moves out of range.
Heiluva Kalu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kalu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalu sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalu which made him look bad.
Kalu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalu misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heiluva Kalu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Kalu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson closes the distance but Kalu moves to the side
and Kalu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kalu looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalu misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kalu. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Kalu counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalu breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Kalu counters with a nice body shot.
Kalu throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalu circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kalu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalu also avoids with ease.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Kalu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalu misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a head kick that Kalu semi-blocks.
Kalu throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Kalu misses with the combination.
Jackson has Kalu up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalu as he avoids it easily.
Jackson slips a jab from Kalu.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalu counters with a nice body shot.
Kalu throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalu looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kalu.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kalu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalu but Kalu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heiluva Kalu.
I've got Kalu 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heiluva Kalu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Swift has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo Augusto's chin.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Swift!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto tries to clinch up.
Augusto moves to clinch but Swift breaks away
and Swift counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swift stays in close to Augusto's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift landing with the ground and pound.
Swift scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swift content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swift lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Augusto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Swift sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift is in close to Augusto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swift controlling from the top position.
Swift is working Augusto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Swift with a nice head shot there.
Swift stopping the sweep attempt from Augusto.
Swift works over Augusto with some ground and pound from guard.
Augusto is rocked!
Swift chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Augusto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swift gets to his feet and stands over Augusto, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Augusto felt that one! Swift unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Augusto from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Swift!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miachel Maquiavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaurav Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaurav Sharma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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18
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miachel Maquiavel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaurav Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maquiavel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma lands a big uppercut and Maquiavel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maquiavel looks OK. Sharma waves Maquiavel back to his feet!
Maquiavel is rocked!
It looks like Miachel Maquiavel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maquiavel moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Oh Maquiavel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma misses with an uppercut. Maquiavel saw that one coming.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sharma.
A swing and a miss from Sharma.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Maquiavel moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maquiavel moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Sharma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maquiavel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Maquiavel.
Maquiavel moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Maquiavel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Maquiavel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Maquiavel misses with a low kick as Sharma jumps back.
Maquiavel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharma throws a jab but it's blocked by Maquiavel.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Maquiavel moves away and avoids it.
Sharma looks winded!
Sharma throws a jab but it's blocked by Maquiavel.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Maquiavel moved out of range nicely.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Maquiavel is out of range.
Maquiavel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sharma wants to sweep here but Maquiavel controlling him for the moment.
Maquiavel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maquiavel seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharma is trying to control the position but Maquiavel postures up.
Maquiavel sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miachel Maquiavel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maquiavel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharma is out of range and Maquiavel settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquiavel motions for Sharma to come forward. Maquiavel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maquiavel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Maquiavel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maquiavel moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Maquiavel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharma sprawls well initially but Maquiavel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maquiavel uses his free foot to push down on Sharma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sharma.
Maquiavel content just to control the position here.
Maquiavel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquiavel controlling the position easily from mount.
Sharma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maquiavel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maquiavel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sharma is trying to escape the mount.
Maquiavel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maquiavel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maquiavel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maquiavel controlling the pace for now.
Sharma can't escape the position.
Maquiavel controlling from mount.
Maquiavel dominating with strikes here.
Maquiavel controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Miachel Maquiavel.
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Maquiavel tries a low kick but Sharma avoids it.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maquiavel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maquiavel moves 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 Miachel Maquiavel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miachel Maquiavel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Maquiavel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maquiavel tries to score with a low kick but Sharma moves his leg out of the way.
Maquiavel slips under a jab.
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Maquiavel.
Gaurav Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maquiavel is looking to score with low kicks.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maquiavel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maquiavel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Maquiavel's head but Maquiavel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma throws a hook but Maquiavel blocks it.
Gaurav Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maquiavel at a distance.
Maquiavel misses with a looping left.
Sharma lands a lovely overhand right.
Sharma lands with a straight right. Maquiavel didn't see that one coming.
Sharma is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma scores with a hook to the body. Maquiavel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquiavel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maquiavel showed some decent athleticism there.
Sharma wants to control the action here but instead Maquiavel manages to pass to full mount!
Maquiavel controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maquiavel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Miachel Maquiavel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maquiavel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Sharma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma throws a body punch but Maquiavel moves out of range.
Sharma scores with a jab. Maquiavel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maquiavel.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma digs a good body shot into Maquiavel's ribs.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Maquiavel moved out of range nicely.
Maquiavel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maquiavel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maquiavel passes Sharma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miachel Maquiavel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maquiavel lands with a punch from half guard.
Maquiavel is taking a breather. Sharma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miachel Maquiavel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Sharma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Maquiavel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maquiavel throws a leg kick but Sharma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Maquiavel is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sharma.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maquiavel moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Sharma as he checks the leg kick.
Maquiavel missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maquiavel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sharma trying to hold on to Maquiavel's head to control him but Maquiavel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miachel Maquiavel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miachel Maquiavel'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maquiavel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Maquiavel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maquiavel moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Maquiavel's shoulder, as Maquiavel tries to avoid the shot.
Maquiavel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maquiavel advances to full mount.
Sharma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sharma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maquiavel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Maquiavel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquiavel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maquiavel controlling the position easily from mount.
Sharma wants to control but Maquiavel is having none of it.
Maquiavel with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Sharma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maquiavel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maquiavel with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Sharma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maquiavel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaurav Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma working to try and regain half guard.
Maquiavel lands a big shot there that rocks Sharma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maquiavel controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Miachel Maquiavel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maquiavel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Miachel Maquiavel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Gaurav Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maquiavel blocks a jab.
Maquiavel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maquiavel advances position into side control!
Maquiavel controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miachel Maquiavel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maquiavel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharma sprawls well initially but Maquiavel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miachel Maquiavel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maquiavel, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miachel Maquiavel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Bailey.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bailey scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Bailey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bailey works his way into side control.
Bailey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey advances nicely into full mount.
Bailey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Bailey maintains control.
Bailey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is rocked!
Bailey postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Johnson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bailey goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Bailey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Tyrvainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields comes to the cage accompanied by The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Tyrvainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrvainen has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrvainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Tyrvainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shields lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyrvainen'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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyrvainen.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyrvainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyrvainen working Shields over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Shields.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyrvainen's brow.
Shields swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrvainen crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyrvainen.
Tyrvainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyrvainen avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrvainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shields in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyrvainen crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Tyrvainen.
Shields is trying to stall.
Tyrvainen crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Tyrvainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyrvainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyrvainen crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Tyrvainen landing knees to the body.
Tyrvainen working Shields over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrvainen gets an underhook and turns Shields into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyrvainen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyrvainen.
Shields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyrvainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyrvainen lands a knee to the body.
Shields takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrvainen landing knees to the body.
Tyrvainen scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrvainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shields tries a knee to the head but Tyrvainen blocks it.
Shields will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyrvainen up against the cage.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shields using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyrvainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shields tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyrvainen is struggling to control the position.
Tyrvainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrvainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tyrvainen blocks an uppercut.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Tyrvainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrvainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyrvainen lands a jab-cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Shields loads up on a big right hand but Tyrvainen slips the punch.
Tyrvainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Tyrvainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrvainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrvainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
Shields is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyrvainen is defending well for now.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Shields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyrvainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrvainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Shields tries a knee to the head but Tyrvainen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to break the clinch but Tyrvainen is controlling the position.
Shields tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyrvainen avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrvainen trying to land knees to the body.
Shields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrvainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyrvainen misses with an elbow over the top.
Shields avoiding damage as Tyrvainen throws knees to the body.
Shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shields stalling in the clinch but Tyrvainen improves position.
Shields tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Shields - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyrvainen trying to control the position but instead, Shields has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyrvainen into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrvainen missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Tyrvainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shields misses with a low kick.
Tyrvainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Tyrvainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyrvainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Shields.
Shields swings for the body but Tyrvainen moves out of range.
Tyrvainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaakko Tyrvainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrvainen is just out of range.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrvainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Shields blocks a head kick by Tyrvainen.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shields lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyrvainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrvainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrvainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyrvainen sprawls well. Tyrvainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyrvainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrvainen checks a leg kick.
Tyrvainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrvainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyrvainen is breathing heavily.
Tyrvainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrvainen. That's going to slow Shields down.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrvainen.
Shields misses with a looping right.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyrvainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaakko Tyrvainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrvainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Tyrvainen avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Tyrvainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyrvainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaakko Tyrvainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shields misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyrvainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrvainen catches Shields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shields is looking to wear down Tyrvainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrvainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shields.
Shields thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shields.
Tyrvainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Tyrvainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyrvainen throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Tyrvainen tries to clinch up.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrvainen.
Jaakko Tyrvainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrvainen throws a leg kick which misses Shields's front leg but catches the back leg as Shields tries to avoid it.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Tyrvainen's head but Tyrvainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrvainen blocks a head kick by Shields.
Tyrvainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shields throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrvainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyrvainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shields's knee momentarily.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Tyrvainen tries to clinch up.
Tyrvainen lands a slapping body shot.
Shields swings for the body but Tyrvainen moves out of range.
Tyrvainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrvainen moves away.
Shields throws a front kick aimed at Tyrvainen's knee but Tyrvainen avoids it well.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrvainen manages to avoid it.
Jaakko Tyrvainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrvainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Shields misses with the combination.
Tyrvainen moves out of range as Shields throws a body kick.
Tyrvainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrvainen.
Tyrvainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Tyrvainen misses with a leg kick.
Shields is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tyrvainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shields swings for the body but Tyrvainen moves out of range.
Shields 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.
Tyrvainen tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields is looking to chop away at Tyrvainen's legs.
Tyrvainen avoids the head kick by Shields.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrvainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrvainen moves away.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrvainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Tyrvainen stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaakko Tyrvainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrvainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrvainen.
Nice body kick there by Tyrvainen.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrvainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrvainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shields.
Shields loads up on a big right hand but Tyrvainen slips the punch.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrvainen.
Tyrvainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrvainen.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrvainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrvainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Shields tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyrvainen is able to avoid easily.
Tyrvainen avoids the body shot from Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Shields looks for the body kick but Tyrvainen saw that one coming.
Shields shoots in but Tyrvainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shields throws a right and a left that Tyrvainen avoids nicely.
Tyrvainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Tyrvainen checks a low kick from Shields.
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shields is pressing down on Tyrvainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyrvainen is holding on for now.
Tyrvainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Shields.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields is trying for a kimura here. Tyrvainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shields wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
In his post fight interview, Jake Shields started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Jaakko Tyrvainen had this to say: 'It is what it is. The better man got the W today. I will be back stronger. c'est la vie.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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164 lbs
29 - 26 - 0 |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by McCracken or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan which made him look bad.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCracken's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McCracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but McCracken has wrist control.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. McCracken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by McCracken!
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCracken throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but McCracken uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCracken in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCracken sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ryan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ryan taking a bit of punishment here - McCracken scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
McCracken sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ryan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCracken misses with the ground and pound.
McCracken lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryan down.
McCracken misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken scoring with punches from side control.
McCracken working away.
McCracken wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
McCracken trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is trying to control McCracken's posture but McCracken avoids it.
Ryan defending against the ground and pound.
McCracken in side control, throwing shots but Ryan defends.
McCracken controlling the position from side mount.
Ryan prevents McCracken from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by McCracken to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCracken is looking to pass into half guard but Ryan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryan is in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. McCracken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by McCracken!
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.
Ryan wants to sweep here but McCracken controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCracken pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan trying to control but McCracken postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ryan moves away from the strike by McCracken.
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McCracken.
Ryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCracken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brad Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCracken fails to land with a series of punches.
McCracken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCracken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan jabs McCracken right on the nose. McCracken blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Ryan misses
and McCracken counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from McCracken misses.
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but McCracken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by McCracken.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryan.
Ryan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCracken clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McCracken is having to fend off submission attempts from Ryan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Ryan doesn't have the hooks in though and McCracken manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.
McCracken lands a couple of digs.
McCracken postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan controlling McCracken's posture.
McCracken postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Ryan looking to control.
McCracken throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCracken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCracken looking to control.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCracken pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Brad Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCracken is trying to keep Ryan in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jai McCracken just wasn't active enough.
McCracken takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - McCracken circles away.
McCracken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jai McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan is looking to clinch.
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 Jai McCracken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
McCracken scores with a leg kick.
McCracken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCracken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into McCracken's guard.
McCracken trying to control the position here.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCracken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCracken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCracken!
McCracken trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is not content to let McCracken control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
McCracken is working Ryan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
McCracken throws a strike but Ryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McCracken trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
McCracken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.
McCracken won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCracken's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken wants to sweep but no luck.
McCracken is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCracken is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
McCracken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan pushes McCracken off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCracken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan throws a right and a left that McCracken avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCracken.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCracken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Jai McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
McCracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jai McCracken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken scores with a body shot.
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCracken manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from McCracken.
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 Jai McCracken.
I think McCracken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jai McCracken!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jai McCracken waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Pep has chosen Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) as his entrance music. Mike Puska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puska throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pep's head.
Pep walks into a left hand.
Puska slaps away a takedown attempt from Pep, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Puska misses.
Pep tries to keep at a distance but Puska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Puska fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pep takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pep gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pep tries to stand and escape but Puska is controlling the position.
Puska wants to improve his position but Pep is controlling well.
Puska is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Puska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Puska manages to get to full guard.
Pep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puska is proving hard to escape from.
Pep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puska connects with a right hand. Pep shakes it off.
Puska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pep's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pep's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pep slaps away a takedown attempt from Puska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puska connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Pep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puska swats away the attempt to clinch by Pep.
A clash of legs there as Puska blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Puska.
Puska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puska looks to land a right hand but Pep moved out of range.
Pep closes the distance and pushes Puska back into the cage.
Puska working aggressively here.
Puska lands with a left to the head.
Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pep tries to stall but Puska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pep can't find room to land a body shot as Puska controls the action.
Pep has a couple of punches blocked by Puska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
Pep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puska is trying to stall.
Pep blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pep lands with an overhand left.
Pep gets a clinch.
Puska blocking some punches.
Puska is trying to pull guard but Pep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pep.
Puska misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
Puska throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pep blocks a head kick by Puska.
Nice sprawl there from Puska as Pep shoots in.
Mike Puska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Pep.
Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pep wants to clinch.
Mike Puska is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Puska. That snapped Pep's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puska sprawls well initially but Pep persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pep tries to stand and escape but Puska is controlling the position.
Puska is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pep has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Puska works to full guard.
Puska has a closed guard, preventing Pep from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pep manages to get himself to full guard.
Puska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pep is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Puska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
Puska blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep misses with the head strike.
Pep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska struggles to land a body shot inside as Pep controls his hands.
Puska blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pep turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Puska is trying to control Pep's posture but Pep avoids it.
Puska manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pep wants to get back to his feet.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pep is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
Puska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pep defends it well.
Pep pushes Puska off looking to stand but Puska dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska 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.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pep wants to get back to his feet.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura but Pep is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Puska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pep takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pep changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puska tries to avoid it but Pep manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puska to the ground. Puska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pep circles away quickly and effectively.
Pep tries a head kick but it misses.
Puska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
Frankie Pep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Puska stops Pep from getting back to his feet.
Puska is trying to control. Pep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska trying to control from half guard but Pep is working away.
Pep is trying to stand.
Puska controlling the action here.
Pep wants to get back to his feet.
Puska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is pressing down on Pep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pep is holding on for now.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
Pep is trying to stand back up but Puska is controlling him
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pep pushes Puska off looking to stand but Puska dives back in and keeps control.
Pep won't allow Puska to pass to mount.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska seems to be working for a kimura but Pep defends the submission attempt.
Pep tries to kick Puska off but Puska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puska is working for a submission of some sort.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Pep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puska is looking for a kimura but Pep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puska to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pep is trying to stand up here but Puska is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pep is refusing to be controlled, as Puska sits in half guard.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pep is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Puska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Puska!
A pretty intense looking Mike Puska took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacTavish comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Andrei Katchenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Katchenko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katchenko slips a straight right by MacTavish.
Katchenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Katchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacTavish is fending him off so far but Katchenko persists. Nope, MacTavish circles away and we're back to standing.
MacTavish misses with a head kick.
MacTavish throws a shot from downtown. Katchenko moves away and avoids it.
Katchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Katchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacTavish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacTavish lands with an overhand left.
Katchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacTavish misses with a left hand
and Katchenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacTavish attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Katchenko throws a push kick but MacTavish slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from MacTavish is predictable there
and Katchenko counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a body punch but Katchenko moves out of range.
MacTavish cracks Katchenko with an open hand slap.
Katchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacTavish scores with a decent looking hook.
Katchenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacTavish swings for the body but Katchenko moves out of range.
Katchenko slips a jab from MacTavish.
Nice cross by MacTavish.
MacTavish scores with a hook to the body. Katchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish with a nice cross.
MacTavish looks to land a right hand but Katchenko moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a hook to the side of Katchenko's head but Katchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacTavish misses with a double jab.
Katchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacTavish is fending him off so far but Katchenko persists. Nope, MacTavish circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from MacTavish misses.
MacTavish throws a jab when Katchenko was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacTavish lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacTavish.
It looks like Andrei Katchenko has been cut.
MacTavish swings away with a body shot that misses
and Katchenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from MacTavish.
MacTavish thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacTavish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacTavish lands a slapping body shot.
Katchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Katchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
MacTavish swings for the body but Katchenko moves out of range.
MacTavish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Katchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacTavish as he jumps to the side.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Katchenko.
Katchenko needs to keep his hands up - MacTavish had a free shot at his head there.
MacTavish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from MacTavish.
A head kick misses from MacTavish.
MacTavish takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tonto MacTavish has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacTavish looks to score with a jab to the body but Katchenko is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish misses with a hook. Katchenko ducked under it nicely.
MacTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacTavish is looking to chop away at Katchenko's legs.
MacTavish looks to score with a jab to the body but Katchenko is just out of range.
MacTavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Katchenko.
Katchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacTavish scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from MacTavish misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko avoids the body shot from MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Katchenko checks 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 Tonto MacTavish will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! MacTavish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Katchenko defending well as MacTavish loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from MacTavish misses
and Katchenko counters with a body kick.
Katchenko slips a jab and a cross from MacTavish.
Katchenko avoids the body shot from MacTavish.
MacTavish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but MacTavish sprawls well. He's pushed Katchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but MacTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacTavish connects with a crisp jab.
MacTavish throws a solid leg kick but Katchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacTavish.
MacTavish keeps the fight on the outside.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Katchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Katchenko avoids the body shot from MacTavish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko tries to clinch but MacTavish is having none of it.
Katchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Katchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Katchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacTavish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacTavish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches up with MacTavish, looking for a takedown. Katchenko pushes MacTavish against the cage but MacTavish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacTavish swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Katchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katchenko throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish connects with a solid leg kick.
MacTavish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacTavish misses the shot to the body.
MacTavish missing with a left hand there. Katchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katchenko wants to clinch up but MacTavish keeps it at a distance.
MacTavish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacTavish throws a low kick but Katchenko moves out of range easily.
Katchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Katchenko - just one landing.
MacTavish throws a body punch but Katchenko moves out of range.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Katchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacTavish as he jumps to the side.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Katchenko.
Katchenko tries to clinch up.
MacTavish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katchenko.
MacTavish lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacTavish throws out the jab.
Katchenko tries to clinch but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katchenko.
MacTavish circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a series of punches but Katchenko avoids them all with ease.
MacTavish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katchenko counters with a leg kick.
MacTavish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katchenko.
MacTavish scores with a hook.
MacTavish misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacTavish.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacTavish here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Katchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacTavish sprawls well. MacTavish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonto MacTavish dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Katchenko checks a low kick from MacTavish.
Katchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from MacTavish misses.
Katchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacTavish misses the shot to the body.
Katchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
MacTavish looks to score with a jab to the body but Katchenko is just out of range.
MacTavish jabs at Katchenko's body.
A jab from MacTavish does it's job there.
MacTavish lands a jab to Katchenko's midsection.
MacTavish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Katchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacTavish.
MacTavish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katchenko.
A head kick by Katchenko misses
and MacTavish counters with a nice leg kick.
Katchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katchenko looks for the body kick but MacTavish saw that one coming.
MacTavish swings for the body but Katchenko moves out of range.
MacTavish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katchenko.
A head kick misses from MacTavish.
Katchenko tries to clinch but MacTavish is having none of it.
MacTavish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katchenko's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a head kick that misses.
MacTavish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katchenko.
MacTavish blocks a head kick by Katchenko.
Katchenko blocks a leg kick.
Katchenko darts in trying to clinch
and MacTavish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Katchenko is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacTavish is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Katchenko.
MacTavish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katchenko throws out a leg kick but MacTavish moves out of range and Katchenko only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacTavish.
MacTavish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacTavish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katchenko.
MacTavish throws a low kick but Katchenko moves out of range easily.
MacTavish tries a low kick but Katchenko avoids it.
MacTavish looks to land a left hand but Katchenko moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacTavish. Katchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacTavish is able to avoid easily.
MacTavish throws a solid leg kick but Katchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacTavish.
Katchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacTavish lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacTavish throws a body punch but Katchenko moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Katchenko.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrei Katchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacTavish blocks an elbow strike.
Katchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tonto MacTavish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacTavish misses with some punches.
Katchenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katchenko tries a knee to the head but MacTavish blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacTavish lands a shoulder strike.
Katchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacTavish lands with a right to the head.
Katchenko stalling in the clinch but MacTavish improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonto MacTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacTavish, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonto MacTavish!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tonto MacTavish waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano throws a poor cross that misses
and Ventura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Soprano misses its intended target.
Ventura takes a swing at Soprano's ribcage but misses.
Ventura defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Soprano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soprano misses with a straight left.
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Soprano had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano misses the jab.
Soprano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ventura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soprano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Soprano circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventura.
Soprano scores with a punch to the head.
Soprano swings widly with a right hand
and Ventura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soprano stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Still in the clinch, Soprano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soprano is pushing Ventura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Soprano avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
Soprano working aggressively here.
Soprano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.
Soprano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Soprano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soprano.
Ventura blocking some punches.
Soprano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soprano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Soprano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ventura can turn it around.
Ventura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soprano's efforts to push away.
Soprano tries to stall but Ventura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soprano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ventura after a bit of a struggle.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ventura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano can't break the clinch.
Soprano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ventura lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano wants to take the fight to the mat but Ventura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soprano wants to stall.
Soprano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ventura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soprano.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Soprano is trying to push Ventura away but Ventura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ventura tries to work over Soprano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soprano stalling the fight.
Ventura tries to work over Soprano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Soprano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ventura throws a head kick that Soprano semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Soprano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soprano misses with a straight left.
Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Soprano misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ventura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ventura rushes Soprano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano is looking to control Ventura's arms but Ventura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soprano has his back to the cage.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Soprano.
Ventura has Soprano pressed against the cage, preventing Soprano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Ventura.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
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 Enzo Soprano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soprano scores with a sloppy right hand. Ventura should have avoided that one.
Soprano misses with a hook.
Ventura clinches with his opponent.
Soprano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura lands with a short shot to the head.
Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soprano tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position.
Soprano blocking some punches.
Ventura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Soprano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ventura to the mat. Ventura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Soprano looking to sit in guard and control but Ventura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ventura wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura stands and throws Soprano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
Soprano is trying to improve his position.
Soprano is not content to let Ventura control the position.
Ventura throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Soprano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ventura trying to control from half guard but Soprano is working away.
Ventura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ventura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Soprano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ventura trying to control but Soprano is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to land elbow strikes but Soprano uses the position to regain half guard.
Ventura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ventura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soprano controlling the position for now.
Ventura is trying to control the action in half guard but Soprano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura wants to pass to mount but Soprano is defending the position.
Soprano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is staying active underneath Ventura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ventura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soprano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ventura.
Soprano controlling the position.
Soprano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano is trying to keep Ventura in close.
Soprano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Soprano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soprano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ventura throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano slips a straight right by Ventura.
Soprano scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soprano throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Ventura sizes up Soprano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soprano.
A head kick misses from Ventura.
Ventura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Enzo Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries to score with a low kick but Soprano moves his leg out of the way.
Soprano throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura feints and then cracks Soprano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soprano down.
Soprano throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Ventura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soprano in his tracks.
Soprano looks to land a left hand but Ventura moved out of range nicely.
Soprano throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Soprano throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses.
Soprano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ventura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soprano.
Ventura throws a body punch but Soprano moves out of range.
Ventura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Soprano misses with a hook
and Ventura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soprano.
Soprano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Soprano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Soprano circles away.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Ventura.
Soprano misses with a hook.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Ventura avoids it well.
Soprano misses the jab.
Ventura forces Soprano back against the cage and clinches.
Soprano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ventura is keeping busy.
Soprano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anthony Ventura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soprano's elbow.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Soprano controls the action.
Ventura lands with a short shot to the head.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura pushes Soprano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soprano wants a takedown but no success here.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Soprano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ventura lands a hook that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
A body shot lands from Ventura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soprano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Soprano.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soprano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ventura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ventura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soprano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soprano misses with a punch on the inside.
Soprano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soprano prevents a body shot from Ventura.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura lands a hook that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Ventura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Ventura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ventura 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
After the big win, Anthony Ventura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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