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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Thorhalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorhalla has chosen Disturbed / Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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249 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Thorhalla!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorhalla lands a head shot.
Thorhalla clinches up against the cage.
Salcedo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thorhalla up against the cage.
Salcedo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorhalla has Salcedo pressed against the cage.
Salcedo prevents Thorhalla from breaking the clinch.
Salcedo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salcedo is trying to drag Thorhalla to the mat but Thorhalla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salcedo misses with some punches.
Thorhalla has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorhalla tries to circle away but Salcedo has him pinned against the cage.
Salcedo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salcedo throws a body punch but Thorhalla moves out of range.
Salcedo takes a swing at Thorhalla's ribcage but misses.
Thorhalla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salcedo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thorhalla is looking to clinch but Salcedo is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcedo. Thorhalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorhalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salcedo.
Thorhalla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salcedo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salcedo dives in and grabs Thorhalla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorhalla pushes down on Salcedo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salcedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorhalla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salcedo scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thorhalla there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Salcedo throws a lazy right hand but Thorhalla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salcedo misses with a few strikes there.
Thorhalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorhalla lands a left and a right that send Salcedo crashing to the mat, dazed. Thorhalla thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jose Salcedo has been cut.
Thorhalla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorhalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcedo manages to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Salcedo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Salcedo catches Thorhalla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck for Salcedo with that takedown attempt.
Salcedo tries a low kick but Thorhalla avoids it.
Thorhalla gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is trying to improve his position.
Thorhalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salcedo keeps working.
Salcedo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorhalla tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salcedo struggling a bit here.
Salcedo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thorhalla presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to hold on but Thorhalla pushes him away.
Thorhalla trying to control but Salcedo is having none of it.
Salcedo regains half guard.
Thorhalla is thwarting Salcedo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo is trying to get back to full guard.
Salcedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thorhalla pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Thorhalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Salcedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salcedo lands a jab to the head.
Salcedo misses the shot to the body.
Thorhalla blocks a head kick by Salcedo.
Salcedo misses with a two punch combination.
Thorhalla throws a series of punches but Salcedo moves out of range.
Salcedo blocks a head kick by Thorhalla.
Hjalmar Thorhalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorhalla lands a high kick!
Salcedo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Salcedo misses the target.
Thorhalla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salcedo's head backwards.
Salcedo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorhalla finds it's way round the side to connect with Salcedo's head.
Salcedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thorhalla was covering up waiting for the punch and Salcedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thorhalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salcedo trying to control but Thorhalla is working from the bottom.
Thorhalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorhalla, not yet.
Salcedo trying to control but Thorhalla is working from the bottom.
Salcedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jose Salcedo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Salcedo misses with an uppercut. Thorhalla saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with a looping right.
Hjalmar Thorhalla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorhalla throws a leg kick but Salcedo moved away.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorhalla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorhalla tries to clinch up but Salcedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Salcedo thuds a left hand into Thorhalla's body.
Thorhalla is breathing heavily.
Thorhalla moves in looking to clinch but Salcedo pushes him off.
Salcedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salcedo wants to land a leg kick but Thorhalla is out of range.
Salcedo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salcedo misses with a kick to the body.
Salcedo tries for a takedown but Thorhalla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to land a leg kick but Thorhalla saw it coming and moves away.
Salcedo avoids the head kick by Thorhalla.
Salcedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thorhalla moves into the clinch.
Salcedo has had enough of the clinch but Thorhalla keeps him there for the moment.
Thorhalla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorhalla is trying to break free.
Salcedo has had enough of the clinch but Thorhalla keeps him there for the moment.
Salcedo misses with a punch to the body.
Thorhalla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salcedo has him pressed against the cage.
Salcedo is trying to drag Thorhalla to the mat but Thorhalla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salcedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo breaks from the clinch.
Jose Salcedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorhalla looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salcedo wants to control but Thorhalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salcedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salcedo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Salcedo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salcedo cracks Thorhalla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorhalla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Thorhalla.
Salcedo is trying to control Thorhalla's posture but Thorhalla avoids it.
Salcedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Salcedo wants to control but Thorhalla postures up.
Salcedo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo sneaks back into half guard.
Salcedo trying to control but Thorhalla postures up.
Salcedo controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salcedo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salcedo working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorhalla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salcedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorhalla is one step ahead there.
Salcedo is pulling down on Thorhalla's head to control his posture.
Salcedo wants to sweep here but Thorhalla controlling him for the moment.
Salcedo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thorhalla puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is looking to improve his position.
Salcedo is trying to maintain the position but Thorhalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Salcedo tries to roll over but Thorhalla keeps him under control.
Salcedo keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is trying to get back to full guard.
Salcedo is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a leg kick
and Thorhalla counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thorhalla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salcedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salcedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo working the ground and pound but Thorhalla is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Salcedo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salcedo 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Salcedo!
Jose Salcedo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive. McCormick has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to land a leg kick but McCormick saw it coming and moves away.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCormick can pounce on him.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Breaking Bad Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid body kick from McCormick.
McCormick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
McCormick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCormick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James jabs McCormick right on the nose. McCormick blinks but takes it well.
McCormick's corner calls for a 1-2. McCormick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
James missing with a left hand there. McCormick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from McCormick misses.
McCormick scores with a nice right hand.
McCormick throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from McCormick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McCormick.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by McCormick.
McCormick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCormick is rocked!
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCormick counters with an inside leg kick.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCormick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCormick tries a head kick but it misses.
McCormick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James throws a right hand that McCormick ducks under and follows up with a left that McCormick also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James jabs McCormick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCormick counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a high kick.
McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCormick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCormick misses with a kick to the body.
McCormick scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Helio James has been cut.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James clinches with his opponent.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCormick to keep the fight standing.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCormick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from McCormick on the inside.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCormick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James tries to pull guard but McCormick holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
McCormick working aggressively here.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James tries to pull guard but McCormick holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCormick walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCormick seems to have recovered his senses.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCormick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCormick scores with a jab.
McCormick slips a straight right by James.
Helio James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCormick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
McCormick scores with a nice head shot.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCormick misses the shot to the body.
McCormick checks the leg kick.
McCormick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCormick lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
McCormick throws a shot to the body.
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
McCormick jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by McCormick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCormick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
James misses with a combination
and McCormick counters with a right hand to the body.
McCormick throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
McCormick scores with a nice head shot.
McCormick thumps James with a low kick.
McCormick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCormick moves into range and clinches up with James.
James jumps guard but McCormick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCormick stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny McCormick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCormick avoids the head kick by James.
McCormick looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
McCormick sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCormick. McCormick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCormick. McCormick obviously looking to wear him down.
McCormick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a right and a left that McCormick avoids nicely.
McCormick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCormick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James throws a lazy head kick
and McCormick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCormick throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCormick under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick works the jab nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from McCormick.
James throws a series of punches but McCormick avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCormick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCormick scores with a hook.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by McCormick.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCormick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCormick.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCormick. That's going to slow James down.
McCormick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCormick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCormick lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenny McCormick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws a nice looking combination but McCormick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
McCormick digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
McCormick looking to stall.
McCormick scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCormick is trying to stall.
James tries a body shot but McCormick blocks it.
McCormick struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
McCormick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCormick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from McCormick.
James misses the jab.
McCormick misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
McCormick lands with a shot to the body.
McCormick misses with a two punch combination.
McCormick blocks a jab.
McCormick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCormick throws a nice outside leg kick.
James misses with a looping right.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCormick is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from James misses.
McCormick throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCormick connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
McCormick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCormick throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James looks to land a body kick but McCormick moved away.
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!
James scores with a jab.
James takes one to the chin there.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a hook to the side of McCormick's head but McCormick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
McCormick connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny McCormick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio James'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. This is the final round!
James misses with a looping right.
McCormick lands a nice looking body shot.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James misses with a looping right.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCormick.
McCormick misses with a hook.
McCormick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCormick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCormick lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
McCormick throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCormick blocks the leg kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James avoids a kick to the body.
McCormick avoids the body shot from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick delivers a nice body kick.
McCormick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCormick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
McCormick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCormick misses with the combination.
McCormick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but McCormick won't allow it.
James tries to pull guard but McCormick won't allow it.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCormick presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenny McCormick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCormick works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a shot to the head.
McCormick scores with a shoulder strike.
McCormick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCormick lands a nice uppercut.
McCormick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCormick trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCormick. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James avoids the body shot from McCormick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCormick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James looks to clinch
and McCormick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCormick dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from McCormick finds it's way through James's defenses.
McCormick blocks a leg kick.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCormick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James is rocked!
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCormick scores with a counter punch that sends James to the canvas! McCormick smells blood - he's punishing James with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! James has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny McCormick!
A victorious Kenny McCormick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Open your eyes before you die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachariah Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Velcic's shoulder, as Velcic tries to avoid the shot.
Velcic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zachariah Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Velcic shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Velcic didn't see that one coming.
Velcic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velcic somewhat.
Velcic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wayne is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Velcic jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Velcic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne controls the position for a moment.
Velcic lands an elbow.
Velcic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wayne dodges the ground and pound from Velcic.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velcic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to ground and pound but Wayne uses the momentary lack of control by Velcic to regain half guard.
Velcic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velcic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Velcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velcic not doing much here.
Velcic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Velcic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velcic throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CEC Underdark. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Velcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velcic wants to get back to his feet.
Velcic wants to pass the guard but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic tries to stand and escape but Wayne is controlling the position.
Velcic is looking to pass Wayne's guard but actually Wayne recovers to full guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Velcic from controlling successfully.
Wayne trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velcic trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velcic defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Velcic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velcic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne gets the takedown into side control.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velcic keeps working.
Velcic is trying to buck Wayne off.
Velcic trying to remain calm as Wayne controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic wants to get back to his feet but Wayne is dominant here and he's now got Velcic's back!
Wayne scores with punches to the body.
Velcic is taking damage to the body and head.
Velcic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wayne connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Velcic to escape the position.
Wayne tries to get the hooks in deep but Velcic pushed the leg off.
Wayne scores with punches to the body.
Well, with Wayne on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Velcic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Velcic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wayne scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velcic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Velcic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wayne.
Wayne is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Velcic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Velcic for a finish.
Velcic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wayne lands punches and elbows.
Velcic is trying to get back to his feet but Wayne has full control of the position and if anything, Velcic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wayne has good solid back control here.
Wayne scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wayne punishes Velcic with strikes from the back mount.
Wayne trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Can Velcic hold on?! Wayne is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wayne lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wayne throwing damaging strikes from the back! Velcic could be in trouble here!
Velcic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wayne scores with punches from the back.
Velcic wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Velcic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wayne!
Velcic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne is riding his opponent, not letting Velcic buck him off.
Oh Velcic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne connects with a couple of big shots that have Velcic covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Velcic! Wayne fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachariah Wayne!
After winning the bout, Zachariah Wayne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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30
210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Pietravallo - just one landing.
Pietravallo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pietravallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hovi looks to land a right hand but Pietravallo moved out of range.
Pietravallo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hovi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hovi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietravallo.
A head kick by Hovi misses
and Pietravallo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hovi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hovi managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pietravallo looking to pass the guard.
Pietravallo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hovi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pietravallo landing with the ground and pound.
Pietravallo advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hovi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pietravallo is keen to just control but Hovi is a slippery customer.
Hovi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pietravallo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hovi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pietravallo.
Hovi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pietravallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pietravallo's back!
Good control from Hovi.
Hovi'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.
Hovi is trying to stick to Pietravallo's back but Pietravallo is turning into Hovi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hovi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pietravallo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Hovi keeps moving.
Pietravallo landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietravallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietravallo is one step ahead there.
Pietravallo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hovi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pietravallo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pietravallo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pietravallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hovi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietravallo.
Seppo Hovi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietravallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hovi misses the body punch
and Pietravallo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hovi!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pietravallo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pietravallo lands a few punches from side control.
Pietravallo trying to control the action but Hovi is working from the bottom.
Hovi is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hovi is working hard here to advance position.
Hovi sneaks back into half guard.
Pietravallo wants to take a breather but Hovi is having none of it.
Hovi trying to control but Pietravallo postures up.
Hovi is controlling Pietravallo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hovi is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hovi trying to hold on to Pietravallo's head to control him but Pietravallo postures up.
Pietravallo wants to free his trapped foot but Hovi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seppo Hovi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pietravallo scores with a shot to the body.
Pietravallo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hovi throws out the jab.
Hovi throws out a loose jab but Pietravallo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Hovi.
Pietravallo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hovi misses with a lunging right hand
and Pietravallo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovi is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Pietravallo.
Hovi wants to control but Pietravallo postures up.
Pietravallo controlling from side mount.
Hovi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pietravallo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hovi's head.
Pietravallo prevents Hovi from standing back up.
Pietravallo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hovi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hovi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo stops Hovi from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo dominated that round.
That's time! Hovi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hovi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietravallo. Hovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick
and Hovi counters with a straight right hand.
Hovi throws a hook but Pietravallo blocks it.
Pietravallo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hovi misses with a right hand
and Pietravallo counters with a single leg into guard. Hovi didn't expect that.
Hovi pulls Pietravallo in close to his closed guard and prevents Pietravallo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietravallo postures up.
Hovi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pietravallo is controlling him.
Hovi wants to sweep here but Pietravallo controlling him for the moment.
Pietravallo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hovi keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
Hovi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hovi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hovi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Seppo Hovi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hovi misses with an uppercut. Pietravallo saw that one coming.
Hovi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hovi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietravallo.
Hovi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietravallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hovi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pietravallo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hovi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietravallo trying to control the position but Hovi is working away.
Hovi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hovi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hovi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pietravallo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo is thwarting Hovi's attempts to control the position.
Hovi is looking to improve his position.
Hovi is trying to maintain the position but Pietravallo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hovi has his hands clasped together around Pietravallo's back. He's all about the action.
Pietravallo throwing shots but Hovi is blocking nicely.
Hovi is looking for a sweep. Pietravallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Seppo Hovi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hovi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pietravallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pietravallo slips a jab from Hovi.
Hovi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hovi's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi is trying to stand.
Pietravallo looks to land a strike but Hovi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hovi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hovi, not yet.
Hovi keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
Pietravallo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pietravallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Pietravallo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hovi stops Pietravallo from passing to mount.
Hovi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hovi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pietravallo connects with a decent elbow.
Hovi is not content to let Pietravallo control the position.
Hovi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pietravallo's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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!
Hovi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hovi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pietravallo landing some decent shots from guard.
Pietravallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hovi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietravallo won't allow Hovi to sweep him here.
Hovi wants to get back to his feet but Pietravallo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pietravallo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hovi is looking to stand up but Pietravallo isn't so interested in that idea.
Pietravallo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hovi wants to sweep here but Pietravallo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giampaolo Pietravallo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hovi misses with an uppercut
and Pietravallo counters with a takedown into side control.
Pietravallo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pietravallo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hovi is trying to control Pietravallo's posture but Pietravallo avoids it.
Pietravallo is looking to take a break and control but Hovi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pietravallo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pietravallo working away.
Hovi prevents Pietravallo from improving position.
Hovi is not content to let Pietravallo control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietravallo is staying tight to Hovi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi tries to bench press Pietravallo off him but Pietravallo keeps the position.
Pietravallo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovi keeps working.
Hovi is trying to improve his position.
Pietravallo throws an elbow but Hovi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pietravallo landing strikes.
Pietravallo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pietravallo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hovi is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hovi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hovi gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo won't allow Hovi to get back to his feet.
Pietravallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hovi wants to get back to his feet but Pietravallo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hovi keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
Pietravallo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pietravallo trying to control but Hovi is working from the bottom.
Hovi 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.
Hovi has momentary wrist control but Pietravallo slips an elbow through the middle.
Pietravallo is stalling in the full guard.
Hovi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pietravallo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pietravallo is proving hard to escape from.
Pietravallo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hovi is fighting to break Pietravallo's control of his arms but Pietravallo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Giampaolo Pietravallo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pietravallo stuns Hovi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seppo Hovi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovi walks into a jab.
Hovi misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hovi. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Hovi misses the target.
Jab from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hovi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pietravallo checks a leg kick.
Pietravallo dodges the punch combination from Hovi.
Pietravallo lands a jab to the head.
Hovi misses with a combination
and Pietravallo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietravallo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Let's hope that Pietravallo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pietravallo preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giampaolo Pietravallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pietravallo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giampaolo Pietravallo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now - Nas. Luttinen has chosen usko luttisen elämänkerta as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luttinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Luttinen.
Luttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Luttinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Luttinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Luttinen tenderised Cero's leg. Cero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Luttinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luttinen throws a hook to the side of Cero's head but Cero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luttinen tries to land a front kick but Cero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cero tries to clinch but Luttinen moves away
and Luttinen counters with a straight right hand.
Luttinen blocks a head kick by Cero.
Luttinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luttinen throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero delivers a nice body kick.
Cero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Cero as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero keeps Luttinen at a distance using the push kick.
Cero throws a body kick that misses
letting Luttinen counter with a right hand.
Cero cracks Luttinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luttinen.
Luttinen throws a front kick that sends Cero stumbling back into the cage.
Cero rushes Luttinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cero manages to break the clinch.
Cero thumps Luttinen with a low kick.
Cero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luttinen misses with a leg kick.
Cero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cero looks for the body kick but Luttinen saw that one coming.
Luttinen misses with a leg kick
and Cero counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Luttinen does it's job there.
Cero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luttinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luttinen. Luttinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Cero throws a body kick that misses.
Luttinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cero - that will leave a mark!
Luttinen moves away from the strike by Cero.
Luttinen throws a nice looking combination but Cero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luttinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ceros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Cero moves out of range of the strikes.
Luttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cero checks it well.
Luttinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cero lands the left hand.
Luttinen blocks a head kick by Cero.
Luttinen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luttinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luttinen cracks Cero with a good jab.
Luttinen misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Luttinen.
Cero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cero keeps Luttinen at a distance using the push kick.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luttinen.
Cero moves out of range of the leg kick from Luttinen.
Cero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luttinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luttinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Luttinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luttinen throws a looping overhand right but Cero ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luttinen swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cero keeps Luttinen at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luttinen.
Cero tries to clinch but Luttinen is having none of it.
Luttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from Luttinen.
Cero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luttinen.
Luttinen throws the left hand but Cero avoids the punch easily.
Cero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Cero's shoulder, as Cero tries to avoid the shot.
Luttinen throws a jab when Cero was well out of range.
Luttinen tries a low kick but Cero avoids it.
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Luttinen moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cero.
Luttinen scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Cero lands but Luttinen takes it in his stride.
Luttinen misses with a looping left.
Cero throws a leg kick which misses Luttinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Luttinen tries to avoid it.
Luttinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cero.
Luttinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Numero Cero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luttinen throws a right hand that misses
and Cero counters with a low kick, right behind Luttinen 's knee.
Numero Cero is winning the standup battle so far.
Luttinen throws out a loose jab but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luttinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Luttinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luttinen backwards.
A short left from Luttinen.
Luttinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Luttinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luttinens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luttinen.
Luttinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cero moves in looking to clinch but Luttinen pushes him off.
Luttinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luttinen scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luttinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Cero misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luttinen.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luttinen.
Cero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luttinen misses with a looping left.
Luttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Luttinen avoids it.
Cero slips a straight right by Luttinen.
Jab by Cero.
Luttinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Luttinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cero doesn't manage to clinch there - Luttinen circles away.
Luttinen thuds a left hand into Cero's body.
Cero misses with a head kick.
Luttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Cero as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Luttinen.
Jab, jab by Cero - just one landing.
Luttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Cero off balance momentarily.
Luttinen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Cero to counter with a crisp jab.
Cero moves in looking to clinch but Luttinen pushes him off.
Luttinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luttinen.
Luttinen swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Luttinen misses the target.
Cero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cero misses with a kick to the body.
Luttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luttinen.
Luttinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luttinen checks a low kick from Cero.
Cero misses with a hook. Luttinen ducked under it nicely.
Cero wants to clinch.
Luttinen misses with an uppercut.
Luttinen looks to land a left hand but Cero moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Luttinen blocks the leg kick.
Cero slips a jab from Luttinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Luttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luttinen connects with a body shot.
Cero misses with a kick to the body.
Cero lands with a nice body kick.
Cero lands a head shot.
Cero moves in looking to clinch but Luttinen pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luttinen lands with a nice body kick.
Luttinen misses with a low kick.
Luttinen throws a chopping leg kick but Cero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Numero Cero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luttinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cero's calf.
Nice defenses there by Cero.
Cero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luttinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Luttinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Luttinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Luttinen misses with a hook. Cero ducked under it nicely.
Luttinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luttinen throws out a leg kick but Cero moves out of range and Luttinen only half commits.
Cero delivers a nice body kick.
Luttinen takes one on the button.
Luttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cero wants to clinch up but Luttinen keeps it at a distance.
Luttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luttinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cero tries to clinch but Luttinen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luttinen.
Luttinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Luttinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luttinen wants to slow Cero down by chopping away at his legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cero.
Cero is looking to clinch but Luttinen is avoiding it.
Luttinen misses with a body kick.
Usko Luttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen throws a leg kick but Cero moved away.
Cero connects with a leg kick. Luttinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luttinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cero lands a head kick. Luttinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luttinen under the eye.
Luttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luttinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luttinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ceros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luttinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cero.
Cero connects with a right hand. Luttinen shakes it off.
Cero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cero looks to land a body kick but Luttinen moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cero thumps Luttinen with a low kick.
Cero lands a nice looking body kick.
Cero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luttinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Cero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cero blocks a body shot from Luttinen.
Luttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luttinen stalling in the clinch but Cero improves position.
Cero stalling.
Cero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luttinens head.
Cero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Numero Cero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luttinen has a couple of punches blocked by Cero.
Cero works on Luttinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Cero misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cero lands an uppercut.
Luttinen taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luttinen.
Luttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Luttinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luttinen can turn it around.
Luttinen tries to break free but Cero pushes him back against the cage.
Cero gets through Luttinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luttinen misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Cero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luttinen working aggressively here.
Luttinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cero blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Cero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
Numero Cero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Back - Ludacris. Cain Marko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka throws a leg kick
and Marko counters with a flying knee that drops Silakka!
Silakka is rocked!
Marko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marko stays in close to Silakka's body and controls the position.
Silakka pushes Marko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marko checks it well.
Marko throws a low kick but Silakka avoids it.
Silakka looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Silakka misses the shot to the body.
Silakka throws a push kick but Marko slaps the foot to one side.
Silakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Marko is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Silakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silakka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silakka looks to land a right hand but Marko moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka works Marko's body with a nice hook.
Silakka connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Silakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Silakka throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silakka misses with a looping right.
Silakka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Silakka misses.
Silakka looks to land a right hand but Marko moved out of range.
Silakka lands a nice looking body shot.
Marko misses with a double jab
and Silakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Silakka's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marko walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marko limp body while Silakka jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simo Silakka!
Simo Silakka gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandoval kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Overseer - Slayed. Kivi has chosen Metallica - Ride the Lightning as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sandoval 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.
Kivi scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Sandoval looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Sandoval misses with a body kick.
Sandoval with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sandoval looks to throw a body kick
and Kivi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Kivi tries to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kivi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandoval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kivi wants to clinch.
Kivi digs a good hook to Sandoval's body.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandoval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sandoval lands in his opponent's guard.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Sandoval is fighting to break Kivi's control of his arms but Kivi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Kivi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Kivi blocks nicely.
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
Sandoval passes Kivi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kivi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kivi wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Kivi is looking to improve his position.
Kivi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kivi trying to control but Sandoval postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Kivi is working away.
Sandoval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is looking to improve his position.
Sandoval working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kivi's thigh. Kivi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sandoval trying to control but Kivi is working from the bottom.
Sandoval lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Sandoval's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Kivi has Sandoval pulled in close to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval distracts Kivi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Sandoval walks into a straight right hand from Kivi.
Sandoval throws a leg kick
and Kivi moves into the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Kivi circles away easily
and Kivi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Sandoval.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kivi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandoval tries to sprawl but Kivi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sandoval makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sandoval.
Kivi stands up over Sandoval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandoval working for submissions but it's allowed Kivi to get to half guard.
Sandoval is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kivi pulls his head out easily.
Kivi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandoval looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandoval looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kivi controlling the pace.
Sandoval is refusing to be controlled, as Kivi sits in half guard.
Kivi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sandoval!
Kivi avoids the attempt from Sandoval to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi dominating with strikes here.
Kivi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kivi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sandoval to take his back!
Felix Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sandoval defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kivi's arms.
Kivi keeps control of the position as Sandoval tries to break free.
Sandoval staying busy and making it hard for Kivi to control.
Sandoval rolls, trying to escape but Kivi keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sandoval's body.
Kivi lands shots from the back.
Kivi is landing with strikes. Sandoval can't take much more of this.
Kivi is trying to stick to Sandoval's back but Sandoval is turning into Kivi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kivi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sandoval.
Kivi wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Kivi blocks nicely.
Sandoval is fighting to break Kivi's control of his arms but Kivi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sandoval with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Sandoval with a poor takedown
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Kivi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sandoval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sandoval looks for a takedown but Kivi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval throws a head kick but Kivi moves out of range.
Sandoval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Sandoval is looking to land body kicks.
Kivi throws a leg kick but Sandoval moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sandoval is looking to reverse the position.
Kivi trying to control the action but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval is trying to get back to half guard.
Kivi trying to control the position but Sandoval is working away.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi just content to control the position.
Sandoval is trying to get back to half guard.
Kivi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kivi takes a little break here. Sandoval wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sandoval manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sandoval actively working from the bottom here.
Kivi seems to be working for a kimura but Sandoval defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is refusing to be controlled, as Kivi sits in half guard.
Sandoval is trying to get back to full guard.
Kivi is looking to advance position but Sandoval won't allow it.
Kivi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandoval has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sandoval misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval wants to control but Kivi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sandoval looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandoval wants to sweep but Kivi has passed to side control!
Sandoval tries to bench press Kivi off him but Kivi keeps the position.
Kivi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sandoval some visible discomfort.
Kivi working away.
Kivi working the head with strikes.
Sandoval tries to bench press Kivi off him but Kivi keeps the position.
Kivi trying to control the position but Sandoval is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kivi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sandoval's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sandoval is looking to regain half guard here but Kivi keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is trying to control Kivi's posture but Kivi avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atlas Kivi.
I think Kivi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Kivi!
Our winner, Atlas Kivi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Abreu misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abreu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between Abreu's legs - danger averted.
Abreu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen looking to control.
Abreu stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Abreu won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Abreu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Abreu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Cooper Abreu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abreu motions for Jokinen to come forward. Abreu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Abreu moves out of range.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Abreu.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Abreu doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jokinen!
Abreu is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen seems a little lost for a moment, as Abreu dominates the positioning.
Jokinen trying to control but Abreu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Abreu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Abreu gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abreu scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jokinen is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abreu lands a big shot there that rocks Jokinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Abreu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jokinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Abreu lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abreu wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen controlling Abreu's posture.
Abreu looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Abreu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Abreu is having none of it.
Abreu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abreu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in but Abreu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Abreu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Abreu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Abreu counters with a takedown into side control.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Abreu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cooper Abreu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abreu.
Nice strikes from Abreu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abreu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abreu wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Abreu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abreu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abreu preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Abreu defends easily.
Abreu looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abreu looking for a sweep. Not yet Abreu, not yet.
Abreu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Abreu is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Abreu tries to pass.
Abreu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abreu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Abreu.
Abreu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Abreu misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Abreu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abreu!
Abreu is trying to reverse the position but instead Jokinen has taken his back - oops!
Abreu tries to escape the position.
Abreu just trying to survive but Jokinen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jokinen keeps control of the position as Abreu tries to break free.
Abreu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jokinen's guard. Nice work there by Abreu.
Orpo Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abreu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abreu throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abreu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abreu holds on and takes a little breather.
Abreu wants to sweep but no luck.
Abreu controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Abreu looking for subs off his back but Jokinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu wants to sweep but Jokinen has passed to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Abreu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abreu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen gets to mount! Abreu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orpo Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abreu 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Abreu!
A victorious Cooper Abreu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenthumb comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Riot!. Doctor Greenthumb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick
and Greenthumb counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Greenthumb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greenthumb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
Greenthumb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenthumb is looking to clinch.
Greenthumb throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Greenthumb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Greenthumb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Greenthumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Greenthumb preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenthumb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Greenthumb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenthumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenthumb wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing 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.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Reynolds is working Greenthumb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenthumb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greenthumb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greenthumb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greenthumb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greenthumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Greenthumb eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greenthumb won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Greenthumb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Greenthumb won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Greenthumb working some strikes from top position.
Greenthumb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greenthumb throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greenthumb's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenthumb wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenthumb is keeping the position for now.
Greenthumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenthumb trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greenthumb looking to score a takedown here. Reynolds is defending well but Greenthumb drives through and ends up in Reynolds's guard.
Greenthumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Reynolds 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.
Greenthumb pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
That's time! Greenthumb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Greenthumb avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenthumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenthumb scores with a shot to the body.
Greenthumb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenthumb lands a nice shot to the body.
Doctor Greenthumb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greenthumb is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Greenthumb does no damage.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Greenthumb is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Greenthumb counters with a left and a right that stings Reynolds.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Greenthumb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greenthumb landing some decent shots from guard.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenthumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenthumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Greenthumb is having none of it.
Greenthumb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Greenthumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Greenthumb is defending the position.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Greenthumb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Greenthumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greenthumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greenthumb tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Greenthumb has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greenthumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greenthumb gets full guard.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenthumb, not yet.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Greenthumb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greenthumb is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard.
Greenthumb wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Greenthumb shoots in.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenthumb misses the target.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Greenthumb.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
Greenthumb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenthumb.
A shot to the body from Greenthumb misses
and Reynolds counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greenthumb moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Greenthumb misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greenthumb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reynolds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Greenthumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Greenthumb's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds is working Greenthumb over against the cage.
Greenthumb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds gets through Greenthumb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Reynolds.
Reynolds has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Greenthumb is rocked!
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Greenthumb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds slowing the pace effectively.
Greenthumb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Greenthumb's head.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenthumb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reynolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Greenthumb up against the cage.
Reynolds throws a big uppercut that drops Greenthumb! More strikes from Reynolds and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greenthumb lies dazed against the cage as Reynolds celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reynolds!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Reynolds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Doctor Greenthumb stepped up to the mic, saying 'lets do it again!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola's entrance music is Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. A fine choice. Clam Digger has chosen Body Rott as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Clam Digger. That's going to slow Kummola down.
Clam Digger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kummola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kummola dives in for a single leg takedown but Clam Digger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kummola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Clam Digger.
Kummola tries to break free but Clam Digger pushes him back against the cage.
Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clam Digger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clam Digger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kummola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kummola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kummola tries to throw a body punch but Clam Digger avoids it by throwing Kummola back against the cage.
Kummola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clam Digger pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kummola.
Clam Digger is struggling to control the position.
Kummola has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clam Digger is trying to keep an underhook but Kummola manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clam Digger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clam Digger looking to control.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger is trying to keep Kummola in close.
Clam Digger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kummola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kummola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kummola wants to pass the guard but Clam Digger is keeping the position.
Kummola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clam Digger struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger looks to move to half guard but instead Kummola has passed into mount! Damn!
Kummola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clam Digger working to try and regain half guard.
Kummola putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clam Digger regains half guard.
Kummola winds up and cracks Clam Digger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kummola is trying to control the action in half guard but Clam Digger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kummola working Clam Digger over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clam Digger is staying active underneath Kummola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clam Digger trying to control here.
Kummola is looking to advance position but Clam Digger won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger trying to hold on to Kummola's head to control him but Kummola postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clam Digger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Clam Digger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clam Digger.
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 Kale Kummola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clam Digger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kummola avoids it really well and circles away.
Clam Digger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clam Digger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clam Digger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Clam Digger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kummola trying to control but Clam Digger postures up.
Clam Digger wants to pass the guard but Kummola is defending well.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard but Clam Digger has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is working to get back to half guard.
Clam Digger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clam Digger with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kummola is squirming around, avoiding Clam Digger's attempts to control the action.
Kummola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Terrance Clam Digger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kummola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kummola working for a triangle but Clam Digger defends it easily.
Kummola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clam Digger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clam Digger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clam Digger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clam Digger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clam Digger trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger looking to pass the guard.
Clam Digger throws a big elbow that misses.
Kummola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clam Digger is aware though and is defending well.
Kummola throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clam Digger uses it to pass to side control.
Clam Digger wants to control but Kummola is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clam Digger.
You can see the frustration on Kummola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clam Digger trying to control the action but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger cracks Kummola with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clam Digger is chipping away with strikes.
Clam Digger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kummola some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger 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!
Kummola wants to clinch.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Kummola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kummola misses with a body kick.
Clam Digger rushes Kummola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clam Digger misses with the head strike.
Clam Digger misses with some punches.
I was talking to Kummola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clam Digger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kummola or not.
Clam Digger stalling in the clinch but Kummola improves position.
Clam Digger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clam Digger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola works on Clam Digger's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clam Digger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terrance Clam Digger.
Clam Digger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kummola.
Kummola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger moves out of range as Kummola throws a body kick.
Clam Digger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clam Digger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clam Digger misses with a jab to the body
and Kummola counters with a shoot takedown. Clam Digger fights it but they end up in guard.
Kummola wants to control from the top but Clam Digger keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola won't allow Clam Digger to sweep him here.
Kummola throwing strikes from guard but Clam Digger blocks nicely.
Kummola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kummola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola throwing strikes from guard but Clam Digger blocks nicely.
Clam Digger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kummola passes into half guard.
Kummola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clam Digger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kummola thows a huge punch but Clam Digger dodges it nicely.
Kummola throws a strike but Clam Digger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clam Digger trying to keep a closed guard but Kummola is proving a slippery customer.
Kummola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clam Digger's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clam Digger is looking to control Kummola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clam Digger avoid being mounted?
Kummola wants to control but Clam Digger is keeping him busy.
Kummola slips a nice elbow through Clam Digger's hands, connecting with Clam Digger's forehead.
Clam Digger is doing well to control the position and prevent Kummola from advancing to side control.
Clam Digger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola thows a huge punch but Clam Digger dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clam Digger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kummola takes a swing at Clam Digger's ribcage but misses.
Clam Digger lunges at Kummola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kummola's hand.
Clam Digger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Kummola misses its intended target.
Clam Digger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
Clam Digger looks for the body kick but Kummola saw that one coming.
Clam Digger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kummola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick that misses.
Clam Digger scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kummola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kummola clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Clam Digger fails to land.
Clam Digger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kummola tries a body shot but Clam Digger blocks it.
Clam Digger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clam Digger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kummola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clam Digger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clam Digger can't find room to land a body shot as Kummola controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger misses with a punch on the inside.
Clam Digger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clam Digger tries to stall but Kummola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clam Digger blocking some punches.
Kummola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clam Digger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clam Digger blocks an uppercut.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kummola has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clam Digger regains guard immediately.
Clam Digger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kummola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clam Digger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kummola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Kummola postures up.
Clam Digger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kummola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clam Digger controlling the position.
Clam Digger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kummola advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola controlling from side mount.
Clam Digger sneaks back into half guard.
Kummola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kummola prevents Clam Digger from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clam Digger wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kummola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clam Digger will feel that in the morning.
Clam Digger misses with a hook. Kummola ducked under it nicely.
Kummola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kummola checks a low kick from Clam Digger.
Kummola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clam Digger's sensitive parts.
Kummola is looking to land body kicks.
Clam Digger tries to clinch but Kummola moves out of range.
Kummola fails with the takedown.
Clam Digger misses the body punch
and Kummola counters with a takedown into side control.
Kummola trying to control the action but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola trying to control the position but Clam Digger is working away.
Clam Digger regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kummola's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Clam Digger is looking to control Kummola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clam Digger avoid being mounted?
Clam Digger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kummola lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clam Digger keeps working.
Clam Digger actively working from the bottom here.
Kummola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clam Digger is looking to improve his position.
Kummola trying to mount his opponent but Clam Digger defends it.
Clam Digger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kummola is working away from the top position though.
Clam Digger is trying to control but Kummola manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kummola cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kummola looking to finish Clam Digger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clam Digger!
Kummola with shots to the head and body - Clam Digger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kummola dominating with strikes here.
Kummola wants to control the pace but Clam Digger is squirming around nicely.
Kummola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clam Digger tries to lock up and control but Kummola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clam Digger is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger regains half guard.
Kummola trying to control from half guard but Clam Digger is working away.
Kummola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clam Digger's head.
Clam Digger is trying to maintain the position but Kummola is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola trying to control the action but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Kummola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clam Digger!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Kummola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kummola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Kale Kummola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Terrance Clam Digger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats on the big win! My manager is an idiot.'.
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