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SF21 Viulu vs Jokinen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up Again. The crowd seem to be enjoying Supermies's choice of entrance music: D12 - Fight Music. Stan TheMan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simo Supermies's chin.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan walks into a jab.
Supermies misses with a body kick.
TheMan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.
Simo Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies misses with a lunging right hand
and TheMan counters with a good low kick that Supermies was not able to check.
TheMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheMan throws a poor cross that misses
and Supermies counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on TheMan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Supermies misses with the ground and pound.
TheMan is looking to reverse the position.
Supermies working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Supermies prevents TheMan from escaping the position.
TheMan taking a bit of punishment here - Supermies scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
TheMan struggling a bit here.
Supermies working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
TheMan is trying to control Supermies's posture but Supermies avoids it.
Supermies is putting a hurting on TheMan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Supermies throws a strike aimed at the side of TheMan's head but TheMan avoids it well.
Supermies throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
TheMan dodges the ground and pound from Supermies.
Supermies working away.
TheMan is not content to let Supermies control the position.
TheMan is looking to reverse the position.
TheMan dodges the ground and pound from Supermies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies misses with the ground and pound.
TheMan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Supermies.
TheMan wants to control but Supermies postures up.
Supermies in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Supermies fails to land a wild elbow strike.
TheMan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Supermies in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Supermies throwing strikes but TheMan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Supermies is trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan stands up.
Supermies throws a leg kick
and TheMan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from TheMan as Supermies shoots in.
TheMan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Supermies misses with a looping left.
TheMan takes a swing at Supermies's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Supermies with that takedown attempt.
TheMan misses with a series of wild punches.
TheMan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supermies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
TheMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
TheMan throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheMan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheMan lands with a cross.
TheMan lands a head shot.
We've been told by TheMan's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TheMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
TheMan slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simo Supermies will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Supermies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Supermies throws a hook but TheMan blocks it.
TheMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TheMan avoids the body shot from Supermies.
Supermies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TheMan manages to avoid it.
Supermies clobbers TheMan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stan TheMan is winning the standup battle so far.
Supermies throws a series of punches but TheMan moves out of range.
Supermies misses the shot to the body.
TheMan digs a good hook to Supermies's body.
TheMan slaps away a takedown attempt from Supermies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Supermies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TheMans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Supermies ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Supermies shoots for a takedown but TheMan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stan TheMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Supermies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
TheMan loads up on a big right hand but Supermies slips the punch.
TheMan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Supermies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheMan.
TheMan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TheMan avoids the body shot from Supermies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheMan.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
TheMan walks into a straight right hand from Supermies.
TheMan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Supermies.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheMan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
TheMan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supermies doesn't seem bothered though.
Supermies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TheMan tries a low kick but Supermies avoids it.
TheMan throws a low kick, looking for Supermies's leg but Supermies calmly moves out of range.
TheMan misses with a shot to the body
so Supermies counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TheMan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Supermies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TheMan breaks the clinch.
Supermies lands a right hook to the body.
TheMan misses with an uppercut.
TheMan moves out of range as Supermies strikes.
Supermies takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan throws a sloppy body shot
so Supermies counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supermies trying to control but TheMan is working from the bottom.
TheMan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TheMan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Supermies trying desperately to get to his feet.
TheMan trying to control but Supermies is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TheMan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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 Stan TheMan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
TheMan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Supermies scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supermies. TheMan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TheMan moves into range and connects with a jab.
TheMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Supermies just misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies thows a body shot but no joy.
TheMan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - TheMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supermies misses with a straight right.
TheMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supermies.
Supermies lands with a kick to the ribs.
Supermies blocks a jab.
Supermies scores with a body shot.
TheMan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Supermies looking to score a takedown here. TheMan is defending well but Supermies drives through and ends up in TheMan's guard.
TheMan is pulling down on Supermies's head to control his posture.
TheMan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan gets to his feet - Supermies follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supermies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheMan.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
Supermies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TheMan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
TheMan fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Supermies with that takedown attempt.
Supermies tried to score with a low kick but TheMan checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TheMan manages to avoid it.
Supermies is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down TheMan rather than just go for the knockout.
TheMan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Supermies on the side of the head.
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
TheMan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Supermies misses with a shot to the body
and TheMan counters with an inside leg kick.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supermies throws a body punch but TheMan moves out of range.
TheMan throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.
TheMan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Supermies. Beautiful body shot.
TheMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supermies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
TheMan feints and then cracks Supermies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Supermies down.
Supermies misses with a leg kick
and TheMan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Supermies dives in and grabs TheMan's left leg, looking for a takedown. TheMan pushes down on Supermies's head and hops out.
Supermies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supermies throws a push kick but TheMan slaps the foot to one side.
TheMan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
TheMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Supermies off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Simo Supermies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice shot lands for TheMan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TheMan 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan TheMan!
An out of breath Stan TheMan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa (Proteus Mental remix). Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dappy - Good Intentions. Vlad Kersikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
32 - 17 - 1 |
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192 lbs
16 - 5 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinikainen.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reinikainen eats them both and turns towards Kersikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Kersikov scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reinikainen scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Reinikainen counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinikainen takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Reinikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Reinikainen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Teacher Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Onizuka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GTO. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Great Teacher Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langerholc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onizuka.
Onizuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langerholc was well out of range. Poor timing from Onizuka.
Onizuka misses with a body kick.
Langerholc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick there by Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Langerholc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Onizuka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onizuka.
A bone on bone clash there as Langerholc blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a body kick.
Onizuka 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.
Langerholc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Onizuka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Langerholc is out of range.
Onizuka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Onizuka throws the left hand but Langerholc avoids the punch easily.
Onizuka throws a body kick that misses.
Onizuka looks to throw the jab but Langerholc is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a hook but Langerholc avoids it easily.
Onizuka misses with a low kick.
Onizuka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Onizuka tries to land a leg kick but Langerholc saw it coming and moves away.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langerholc moves away.
Onizuka thumps Langerholc with a low kick.
Onizuka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Langerholc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Onizuka is predictable there
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Onizuka's head.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep. Langerholc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Onizuka's head.
Langerholc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Onizuka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Langerholc tries to free his leg and advance position but Onizuka is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langerholc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Onizuka is trying to keep Langerholc in close.
Langerholc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Onizuka's head.
Langerholc stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Onizuka throws up his legs and catches Langerholc in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Langerholc tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Onizuka! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Great Teacher Onizuka!
Great Teacher Onizuka gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Davor Langerholc stepped up to the mic, saying 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gregorovitsj might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pink Panther Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cero's choice of entrance music: Hate Me Now - Nas. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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160 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj thows a body shot but no joy.
Gregorovitsj cracks the inside of Cero's front leg.
Cero throws a head kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cero counters with a good, hard body kick but Gregorovitsj shrugs it off.
Cero looks to land a body kick but Gregorovitsj moved away.
Gregorovitsj shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gregorovitsj takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
Cero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregorovitsj misses with a right hand
and Cero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a front kick aimed at Cero's knee but Cero avoids it well.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick.
Cero clinches up with Gregorovitsj and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
Gregorovitsj's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Cero keeps control of Gregorovitsj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Cero to work.
Cero misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cero.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cero slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with some punches.
Cero lands a body punch.
A short right from Cero.
Cero lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cero.
Cero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj pushes Cero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj wants to stall.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj digs a right hand underneath Cero's ribcage. Cero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice uppercut.
Cero is looking to control Gregorovitsj's arms but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cero has his back to the cage.
Gregorovitsj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gregorovitsj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Gregorovitsj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Gregorovitsj prevents a body shot from Cero.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregorovitsj lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with an elbow strike.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cero.
Cero blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Gregorovitsj back against the cage.
Cero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregorovitsj.
Cero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cero cracks Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj misses with a knee strike.
Cero looking to stall.
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 Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gregorovitsj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gregorovitsj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cero.
Cero closes the distance and pushes Gregorovitsj back into the cage.
Gregorovitsj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gregorovitsj blocks an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cero.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cero throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gregorovitsj.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cero.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Cero is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gregorovitsj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cero 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.
Cero avoiding damage as Gregorovitsj throws knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice knee to the body.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Cero lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Cero scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj breaks from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero needs to keep his hands up - Gregorovitsj had a free shot at his head there.
Cero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gregorovitsj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cero scores with a push kick.
Jab by Cero.
Cero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cero swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Cero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Cero.
Some bone on bone action there as Cero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Cero scoring well with a low kick there.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick that knocks Cero off balance momentarily.
Gregorovitsj thows a leg kick but Cero checks it
and Cero counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Cero throws a front kick that sends Gregorovitsj stumbling back into the cage.
Gregorovitsj is looking to land body kicks.
Gregorovitsj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gregorovitsj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cero.
Cero throws a body kick that misses.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cero throws a push kick but Gregorovitsj slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Cero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregorovitsj on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero tries to clinch up but Gregorovitsj circles away and keeps his distance.
Cero misses with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Cero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Cero checks it.
Gregorovitsj wants to land a leg kick but Cero is out of range.
Cero closes the distance and clinches.
Gregorovitsj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cero lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregorovitsj can't find room to land a body shot as Cero controls the action.
Cero lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cero trying to control the position but instead, Gregorovitsj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cero into the cage.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Numero Cero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gregorovitsj throws a push kick but Cero slaps the foot to one side.
Gregorovitsj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cero.
Nice shot by Cero.
That kick from Cero tenderised Gregorovitsj's leg. Gregorovitsj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
Cero misses with a kick to the body.
Numero Cero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gregorovitsj throws out a loose jab but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Cero moves out of range as Gregorovitsj throws a body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj blocks the body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a front kick aimed at Cero's knee but Cero avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gregorovitsj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cero.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cero. That one must have hurt.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregorovitsj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregorovitsj lands the left hand.
Cero throws a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range easily.
Cero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregorovitsj if he has to take too many more of those.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
Cero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregorovitsj scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj avoids the head kick by Cero.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick.
Cero clobbers Gregorovitsj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregorovitsj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cero on the side of the head.
Cero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Gregorovitsj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Cero throws a head kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Gregorovitsj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Cero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gregorovitsj keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab from Cero.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gregorovitsj cracks the inside of Cero's front leg.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cero scores with a leg kick.
Cero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cero tried to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Numero Cero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cero avoids a kick to the body.
Cero tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
Cero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gregorovitsj scores with a hook to the body. Cero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gregorovitsj just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a good, hard body kick but Cero shrugs it off.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregorovitsj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cero's knee momentarily.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cero thuds his shin into the meat of Gregorovitsj's side.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and clinches.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregorovitsj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Numero Cero.
I think Cero 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banshees comes to the cage accompanied by Cities in Dust. 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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225 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siouxsie Banshees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banshees throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderberg.
We've been informed that Soderberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Soderberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banshees.
Banshees misses with a leg kick.
Soderberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banshees misses with a shot to the body
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soderberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Banshees controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soderberg working the 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!
Soderberg throws an elbow but Banshees slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Soderberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Banshees is working from the bottom.
Banshees managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soderberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Banshees's head but Banshees avoids it well.
Soderberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banshees, who protects the arm well.
Banshees is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg is trying to ground and pound but Banshees uses the momentary lack of control by Soderberg to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soderberg connects with a nice short shot to Banshees's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Banshees is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position.
Soderberg stalling away here and it's allowed Banshees to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Banshees gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Banshees tries to pass.
Soderberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soderberg looking for subs off his back but Banshees has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banshees can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Banshees from controlling successfully.
Banshees sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banshees preventing the sweep.
Siouxsie Banshees has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Soderberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Soderberg.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banshees throws a leg kick
and Soderberg counters with a single leg into guard. Banshees didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soderberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banshees.
Banshees feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soderberg's calf.
Soderberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banshees will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Banshees throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banshees thows a body shot but no joy.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banshees sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Banshees blocks a head kick by Soderberg.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banshees pinned against the cage. Banshees gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banshees lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banshees misses with a body kick.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Banshees moves out of range.
Soderberg shoots in but Banshees avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siouxsie Banshees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Soderberg.
Banshees throws a lazy uppercut
and Soderberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soderberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banshees in particular looking to stall.
Soderberg wants to control but Banshees is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Banshees is controlling well.
Banshees tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soderberg controls his leg.
Banshees trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Siouxsie Banshees wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soderberg 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees thows a leg kick but Soderberg checks it
and Soderberg counters with a single leg into guard. Banshees didn't expect that.
Soderberg stands up over Banshees, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soderberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soderberg throwing strikes from guard but Banshees blocks nicely.
Soderberg postures up in Banshees's guard and throws a big left but Banshees blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg works over Banshees with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soderberg throws an elbow that misses. Banshees uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soderberg's guard. Nice move by Banshees!
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banshees defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg 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! This is the final round!
Soderberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banshees counters with an outside leg kick.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banshees lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banshees tries to score with a low kick but Soderberg moves his leg out of the way.
Banshees pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Soderberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soderberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soderberg moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banshees lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banshees tries to work over Soderberg's front leg with a kick but Soderberg checks it.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siouxsie Banshees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Soderberg.
Banshees fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banshees lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderberg 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.
Banshees keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soderberg.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banshees fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Banshees.
A head kick by Soderberg misses
and Banshees counters with a solid body kick.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banshees sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soderberg defending well as Banshees loads up on a big left hand.
Soderberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banshees to the mat! Banshees manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banshees works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banshees swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siouxsie Banshees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hjalmar Soderberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Banshees is keeping the position.
Soderberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg passes into half guard.
Banshees is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg is looking to stall here but Banshees recovers full guard.
Soderberg stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Banshees throws up his legs and catches Soderberg in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Soderberg tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Banshees! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Siouxsie Banshees!
Siouxsie Banshees seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hjalmar Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'Listen...need to start thinking about my future. Can't keep taking punishment at this rate.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sonne - Rammstein. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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33
258 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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228 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Maxwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyson is trying to defend but Maxwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maxwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maxwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maxwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Maxwell is controlling him
Tyson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maxwell.
Maxwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson taking a breather here.
Maxwell is looking for a sweep.
Tyson working away.
Maxwell wants to get back to his feet but Tyson drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell is looking to reverse the position.
Maxwell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell looking for a sweep but Tyson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell working to try and regain half guard.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
Maxwell working to try and regain half guard.
Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell can't escape the position.
Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maxwell is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Maxwell to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyson throws a solid leg kick but Maxwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maxwell. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Maxwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ross Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson thows a leg kick but Maxwell checks it
and Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maxwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Maxwell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson cracks Maxwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tyson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maxwell to stand back up!
Maxwell is rocked!
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson misses with a low kick as Maxwell jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Rocky Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maxwell sprawling to the canvas! Maxwell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tyson finish him?!
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyson - that will leave a mark!
Maxwell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maxwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Maxwell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tyson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Tyson!
A relieved looking Rocky Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vice has chosen The Theme as his entrance music. Miami Vice has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simo Silakka's chin.
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235 lbs
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249 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
23 - 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
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Silakka tenderised Vice's leg. Vice is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vice!
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.
Silakka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silakka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silakka throws a leg kick but Vice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silakka scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silakka misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silakka.
Silakka throws a hook but Vice avoids it easily.
Silakka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silakka.
Vice avoids the head kick by Silakka.
Silakka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vice misses with a body kick.
Silakka throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
Silakka missing with a left hand there. Vice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silakka moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice cracks Silakka with an open hand slap.
Silakka thumps Vice with a low kick.
Silakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vice scores with a hook.
Silakka throws a head kick but Vice moves out of range.
Silakka moves out of range of the leg kick from Vice.
Silakka scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka tests Vice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice throws a leg kick but Silakka checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vice.
Vice throws a sloppy head kick and Silakka moves out of range easily.
Vice is looking to chop away at Silakka's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silakka.
Vice lands a slapping body shot.
Silakka throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Vice misses.
Vice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Vice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silakka.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Silakka lands with a nice body kick.
Silakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vice blocks a head kick by Silakka.
Vice avoids the head kick by Silakka.
Vice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silakka is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Silakka does no damage.
Oh Silakka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vice darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Silakka's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Vice before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miami Vice!
Miami Vice thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Connor comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Feed them to the pigs. Enemy has chosen (Silence) 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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26
215 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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34
210 lbs
32 - 18 - 0 |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jia O Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Connor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Connor throws a solid leg kick but Enemy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Connor.
O Connor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Enemy looks to clinch
and O Connor counters with a takedown into side control.
Enemy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Connor off and has taken his back!
Enemy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns O Connor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Connor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Enemy keeps control of the position easily here as O Connor tries to buck him off.
We've been hearing good reports from O Connor'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.
Enemy misses with punches from the back.
Enemy is hanging on to O Connor's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enemy is riding his opponent, not letting O Connor buck him off.
O Connor is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor is working hard here to advance position.
O Connor prevents Enemy from getting a body triangle.
Enemy controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy cracks O Connor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing O Connor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Enemy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can O Connor hold on?!
Enemy missing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Enemy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Enemy is landing with strikes. O Connor can't take much more of this.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Connor rolls, trying to escape but Enemy keeps control of the position.
Enemy lands with a hammerfist to the side of O Connor's head.
Enemy is hanging on to O Connor's back as he tries to escape.
Enemy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy landing with strikes.
Enemy has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Connor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Connor is covering up but some of the strikes from Enemy are getting through and doing damage.
O Connor tries to escape the position.
Enemy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Connor tries to escape but Enemy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Enemy doesn't have the hooks in and O Connor manages to turn into his guard.
Enemy 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.
O Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enemy looking for a sweep. Not yet Enemy, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Connor throws a big right hand that misses.
O Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy is adopting a defensive guard.
Enemy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Public Enemy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Connor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enemy is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enemy. That's going to slow O Connor down.
Public Enemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Connor misses with a left hand
and Enemy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Enemy does it's job there.
Enemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enemy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Connor checks a leg kick.
Enemy connects with a nice looking jab.
Enemy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Connor.
Enemy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Connor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enemy scores with a hook to the body. O Connor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Connor throws a poor cross that misses
and Enemy counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy connects with a solid leg kick.
O Connor takes a swing at Enemy's ribcage but misses.
Enemy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Connor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Connor checks a leg kick nicely.
O Connor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Enemy takes the fight into the clinch.
Enemy is trying to maintain a safe position but O Connor gets an underhook and turns Enemy into the cage.
Enemy working aggressively here.
Enemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enemy leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Enemy.
Enemy letting O Connor take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enemy is trying to maintain a safe position but O Connor gets an underhook and turns Enemy into the cage.
Enemy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enemy wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Public Enemy.
A jab lands there for Enemy.
Enemy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enemy is looking to clinch.
Enemy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Connor gets tackled into the cage by Enemy. Enemy maintains the clinch.
Enemy stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Connor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Connor.
O Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Enemy controls the action.
Enemy stalls.
O Connor tries to work over Enemy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Enemy prevents a body shot from O Connor.
Enemy displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Connor up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Public Enemy.
A bone on bone clash there as Enemy blocks the leg kick.
Enemy throws a big shot that misses.
O Connor looks to land a right hand but Enemy moved out of range.
Enemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Connor moves away.
Enemy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enemy is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Enemy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enemy connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Connor manages to avoid it.
O Connor misses with a head kick.
Enemy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Public Enemy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Enemy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Connor.
O Connor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enemy.
Enemy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Enemy sprawls well. Enemy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Enemy misses with a hook to the body
so O Connor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Enemy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enemy working a defensive guard here.
Enemy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Connor throws an elbow that misses. Enemy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Connor's guard. Nice move by Enemy!
O Connor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Enemy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Public Enemy has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Connor wants to control but Enemy is keeping busy.
O Connor wants to improve his position but Enemy is controlling well.
Enemy is taking a breather. O Connor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Enemy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Connor's head.
Jia O Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy trying to control from half guard but O Connor is working away.
O Connor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Enemy passes O Connor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Connor wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Enemy 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.
O Connor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Enemy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy preventing the sweep.
Enemy wants to control from the top but O Connor keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Enemy is in close to O Connor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Connor wants to sweep but no luck.
Enemy stays in close to O Connor's body and controls the position.
Enemy stopping the sweep attempt from O Connor.
Enemy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Public Enemy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Enemy throws a front kick aimed at O Connor's knee but O Connor avoids it well.
O Connor ducks under a wild hook from Enemy.
Enemy misses the shot to the body.
Enemy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Public Enemy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Enemy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Connors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Connor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enemy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jia O Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enemy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enemy lands a nice shot to the body.
Enemy lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Public Enemy.
Well Enemy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Public Enemy!
Public Enemy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Rauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta has chosen Frederik - Harva Meistä On Rautaa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
225 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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192 cm
41
264 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauta looks to clinch
and Eberhard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Eberhard stays in close to Rauta's body and controls the position.
Rauta looking to control.
Eberhard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rauta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eberhard is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
Eberhard distracts Rauta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eberhard throwing strikes from guard but Rauta blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rauta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rauta looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Eberhard is pushing down on Rauta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rauta is fighting to maintain full guard but Eberhard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rauta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rauta trying to control here.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rauta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eberhard is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rauta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eberhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eberhard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eberhard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Eberhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rauta's head.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eberhard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rauta trying to control but Eberhard postures up.
Eberhard wants to pass the guard but Rauta is defending well.
Eberhard throwing shots but Rauta is blocking nicely.
Rauta is refusing to be controlled, as Eberhard sits in half guard.
Eberhard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eberhard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eberhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberhard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rauta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rauta is concentrating on defense, preventing Eberhard from advancing position.
Eberhard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rauta is looking for a sweep. Eberhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Eberhard there.
Rauta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhard is looking to advance position but Rauta won't allow it.
Rauta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rauta tries to clinch but Eberhard is having none of it.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Eberhard pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Eberhard's shoulder, as Eberhard tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eberhard shoots for a double leg takedown but Rauta sprawls well. He's pushed Eberhard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eberhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Eberhard.
Eberhard fails with the takedown.
Eberhard avoids the body shot from Rauta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard misses with a hook.
Rauta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eberhard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rauta misses.
Rauta throws a hook but Eberhard avoids it easily.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eberhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rauta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pertti Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta lands a front kick.
Rauta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eberhard goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Eberhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhard misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard prevents a body shot from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eberhard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eberhard tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Rauta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta pushes off an throws an elbow but Eberhard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rauta throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eberhard tries to score a body lock takedown but Rauta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eberhard misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rauta struggles to land a body shot inside as Eberhard controls his hands.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Eberhard.
Eberhard misses with a body punch.
Rauta lands an elbow inside that Eberhard shrugs off.
Eberhard avoids a wild elbow strike from Rauta.
Eberhard goes for a takedown attempt but Rauta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Eberhard's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rauta rushes Eberhard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eberhard prevents a body shot from Rauta.
Eberhard prevents a body shot from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhard controls the action.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eberhard prevents a body shot from Rauta.
Eberhard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta throws a wild body kick that Eberhard sees coming a mile off.
Eberhard connects with a crisp jab.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eberhard.
Rauta tries to clinch but Eberhard is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhard fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Rauta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rauta cracks Eberhard with a good jab.
Pertti Rauta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rauta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eberhard is out of range and Rauta settles back down.
Rauta looks to clinch
and Eberhard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rauta's guard.
Eberhard 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.
Rauta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eberhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eberhard trying to control but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Rauta trying to control the position.
Eberhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rauta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rauta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberhard postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
Eberhard postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rauta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta pulls Eberhard in to control the position.
Eberhard won't allow Rauta to sweep him here.
Rauta trying to keep a closed guard but Eberhard is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rauta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rauta wants to clinch
and Eberhard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rauta!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Eberhard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard just content to control the position.
Eberhard trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Eberhard lands an elbow.
Eberhard working the head with strikes.
Rauta tries to buck Eberhard off but Eberhard is having none of it.
Eberhard lands an elbow.
Rauta is looking to regain half guard here but Eberhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Eberhard landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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!
Rauta tries to hold on but Eberhard postures up.
Eberhard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rauta's face.
Rauta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eberhard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rauta looks a forlorn figure.
Rauta is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eberhard lands a big elbow - Rauta is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rauta is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Eberhard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
24 - 8 - 1 |
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190 cm
31
210 lbs
35 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
A big right from Viulu misses.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viulu moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viulu. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Viulu's front leg.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Viulu moves out of range.
Viulu throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Viulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen tries to work over Viulu's front leg with a kick but Viulu checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viulu's calf.
Viulu 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.
Viulu digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Viulu avoids a kick to the body.
Viulu misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viulu wants to clinch.
Viulu misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Viulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viulu connects with a single shot there.
Viulu throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Viulu tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Viulu wants to clinch.
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Viulu.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Viulu lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen with a knee to the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Viulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viulu misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Jokinen with a knee to the head.
Viulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Viulu.
Jokinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viulu.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen gets control of Viulu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jokinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Viulu is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu wants to stand but Jokinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Viulu from controlling successfully.
Viulu wanted to stand there but Jokinen had control of the position.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luu Viulu.
Viulu is looking to clinch.
Viulu tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Viulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viulu tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Viulu takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Viulu takes it in his stride.
It looks like Luu Viulu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viulu gets a clinch.
Jokinen jumps into guard, dragging Viulu to the mat.
Viulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viulu defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viulu wants to stand but Jokinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otto Jokinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Viulu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen forces Viulu back against the cage and clinches.
Viulu has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body.
Viulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Otto Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Viulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Viulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viulu at a distance.
Viulu punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Viulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Viulu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viulu moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Viulu closes the distance but Jokinen moves to the side
and Jokinen counters with a head kick.
Viulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viulu gets a clinch.
Jokinen lands a big knee! That's hurt Viulu! Oh, he's all over the place! Jokinen lands another knee that sends Viulu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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