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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcell Ozuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcell Ozuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Cross!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross has Ozuna up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Cross 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.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozuna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cross defends well and Ozuna ends up having to push Cross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ozuna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cross keeping full guard, as Ozuna tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Ozuna from controlling successfully.
Ozuna won't allow Cross to get back to his feet.
Ozuna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ozuna wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozuna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cross's guard.
Ozuna is looking for a kimura but Cross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ozuna to get the leverage.
Cross kicks off Ozuna and gets to his feet.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross drives through and clinches with Ozuna against the cage.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozuna gets a takedown into half guard.
Ozuna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozuna wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ozuna wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ozuna is looking for a kimura here.
Cross is trying to stand.
Ozuna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ozuna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozuna seems to be working for a kimura but Cross defends the submission attempt.
Ozuna is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
Cross is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozuna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozuna is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Ozuna has control of the leg.
Ozuna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozuna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ozuna is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozuna is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cross still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cross has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcell Ozuna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross throws a wild body kick that Ozuna sees coming a mile off.
Cross looks to land a combination but Ozuna avoids it well.
Donald Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Ozuna with that takedown attempt.
Ozuna shoots for a takedown but Cross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozuna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcell Ozuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross tries to clinch but Ozuna is having none of it.
Cross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cross.
Cross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozuna shoots in looking for a takedown. Cross tries to sprawl out of it but Ozuna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcell Ozuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozuna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozuna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ozuna.
Ozuna is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cross is trying to escape and Ozuna transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cross is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ozuna! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcell Ozuna!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Dupres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupres has chosen Taio Cruz - Dynamite as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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161 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Dupres!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor is looking to score with low kicks.
Dupres misses with the combination.
Dupres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Rory Raptor has been cut.
Dupres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raptor.
An inside leg kick from Raptor misses.
Raptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupres lands a glancing blow to the side of Raptor's head.
Dupres tries to clinch up.
Dupres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raptor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dupres checks a leg kick.
Raptor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dupres checks it well.
Raptor connects with a leg kick. Dupres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raptor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dupres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dupres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raptor.
Dupres darts in and clinches Raptor up against the cage.
Dupres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raptor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raptor misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dupres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dupres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raptor backwards.
Dupres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raptor backwards.
Raptor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dupres uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raptor looking for a sweep. Not yet Raptor, not yet.
Dupres wants to pass the guard but Raptor is keeping the position.
Dupres trying to control the position from guard on top but Raptor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupres trying to control but Raptor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Dupres was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dupres cracks Raptor with a good jab.
Raptor misses with a low kick.
Raptor wants to slow Dupres down by chopping away at his legs.
Dupres rushes Raptor and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dupres lands an elbow just above Raptor 's eye.
Dupres misses with an elbow over the top.
Raptor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dupres swings for the body but Raptor moves out of range.
Good work by Dupres as he checks the leg kick.
Jamie Dupres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raptor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Raptor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rory Raptor's cut is getting worse.
Raptor throws a leg kick but Dupres checks it.
Dupres misses with a body shot.
Raptor seems to have got his legs back now.
Raptor throws a leg kick but Dupres checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor tried to score with a low kick but Dupres checks it.
Dupres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dupres misses with an uppercut.
Dupres misses with a double jab.
Raptor throws a leg kick but Dupres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raptor 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 Dupres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dupres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raptor throws a leg kick but Dupres moved away.
Raptor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dupres.
Dupres drives through and clinches with Raptor against the cage.
Raptor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dupres blocks a body shot from Raptor.
Raptor tries to break the clinch but Dupres is controlling the position.
Dupres misses with an elbow over the top.
Raptor can't find room to land a body shot as Dupres controls the action.
Raptor swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupres throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupres lands a right hand.
Dupres keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raptor's efforts to push away.
Raptor fails to pull guard.
Dupres lands a body punch.
Raptor trying to stall but Dupres improves his position.
Raptor blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupres has Raptor pressed against the cage, preventing Raptor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raptor tries to circle away but Dupres has him pinned against the cage.
Dupres lands with a short shot to the head.
Raptor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dupres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dupres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raptor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dupres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raptor backwards.
Dupres throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dupres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raptor backwards.
Dupres prevents a body shot from Raptor.
A short right from Dupres on the inside.
Raptor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dupres is keeping busy.
Raptor prevents a body shot from Dupres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Dupres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Raptor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raptor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raptor misses with a low kick.
Dupres scores with a nice right hand.
Raptor is looking to chop away at Dupres's legs.
Dupres lands a big uppercut and Raptor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Raptor looks OK. Dupres waves Raptor back to his feet!
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!
Dupres gets a clinch.
Raptor misses with the head strike.
Raptor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raptor is trying to break the clinch but Dupres is controlling him.
Dupres lands an elbow just above Raptor 's eye.
Dupres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupres presses Raptor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dupres lands a damaging elbow.
Rory Raptor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raptor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupres lands with a short shot to the head.
Raptor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dupres trying to control the position from guard on top but Raptor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raptor has Dupres pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupres looking to sit in guard and control but Raptor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dupres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raptor's guard.
Dupres is looking to pass into half guard but Raptor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raptor is in guard.
Dupres is trying to keep Raptor in close.
Raptor won't allow Dupres to sweep him here.
Raptor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dupres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupres looking for a sweep. Not yet Dupres, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dupres.
Raptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dupres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raptor misses with a low kick as Dupres jumps back.
Dupres lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raptor throws a low kick but Dupres moves out of range easily.
Raptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupres with a hook.
Dupres scores with a nice right hand.
Dupres misses with a wild combination.
Jamie Dupres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dupres throws a hook to the side of Raptor's head but Raptor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupres closes the distance and clinches.
Dupres lands an elbow inside that Raptor shrugs off.
Dupres scores with a shoulder strike.
Dupres lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Rory Raptor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dupres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raptor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raptor gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dupres gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Dupres!
A determined Jamie Dupres didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pud Pad Noyworawoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen Last ride of the Day: as his entrance music. Pud Pad Noyworawoot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pud Pad Noyworawoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk misses with a hook. Noyworawoot ducked under it nicely.
Hawk lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pud Pad Noyworawoot has been cut.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noyworawoot thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawk's coach down at Bad Pluto! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hawk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Noyworawoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Noyworawoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noyworawoot momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
Noyworawoot is rocked!
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Noyworawoot can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hawk and Noyworawoot drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hawk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
An out of breath Thomas Hawk 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 Psycho Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen has chosen Nyrkillä naamaan - Ei kannattais ees yrittää! as his entrance music. Psycho Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Psycho Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tikkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tikkanen's head.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Boy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tikkanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tikkanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tikkanen!
Tikkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy prevents Tikkanen from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Tikkanen working away.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Boy is trying to control Tikkanen's posture but Tikkanen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Boy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boy trying to hold on to Tikkanen's head to control him but Tikkanen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Tikkanen wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy trying to control here.
Tikkanen tries to stand and escape but Boy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tikkanen is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esko Tikkanen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tikkanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tikkanen throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
A big right from Boy misses.
Boy throws a series of punches but Tikkanen avoids them all with ease.
Boy tries to bum rush Tikkanen with a series of wild strikes but Tikkanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Psycho Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy throws a body punch but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Tikkanen with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tikkanen.
Boy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikkanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tikkanen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boy is controlling him well.
Tikkanen is looking to reverse the position.
Boy is putting a hurting on Tikkanen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tikkanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boy trying to control the action but Tikkanen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tikkanen wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Boy drives through with a takedown into Tikkanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boy throws a strike but Tikkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Tikkanen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikkanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikkanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boy looking to control.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tikkanen postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Psycho Boy.
Boy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tikkanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tikkanen tries to buck Boy off but Boy is having none of it.
Boy trying to control the position but Tikkanen is working away.
Boy looks up at the clock and then as Tikkanen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Tikkanen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tikkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to mount his opponent but Tikkanen defends it.
Tikkanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Boy there.
Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Tikkanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tikkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy cracks Tikkanen with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy trying to control but Tikkanen is working from the bottom.
Boy 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Boy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Tikkanen.
Boy blocks a jab.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tikkanen moves into the clinch.
Boy wants a takedown.
Tikkanen is trying to stall.
Tikkanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tikkanen to keep the fight standing.
Tikkanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tikkanen looking to control but Boy passes into half guard.
Boy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tikkanen is trying to control but can't.
Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Tikkanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boy working over Tikkanen with some ground and pound. Tikkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is positioning himself well to prevent Boy advancing to mount.
Tikkanen is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boy is nestled in close to Tikkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boy moves nicely into side control.
Boy wants to control but Tikkanen is keeping him busy.
Boy cracks Tikkanen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Esko Tikkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is looking for a sweep.
Boy working away.
Boy working the head and body with strikes.
Boy wants to control but Tikkanen is keeping him busy.
Tikkanen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Psycho Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tikkanen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boy controls the position from side control.
Tikkanen tries to buck Boy off but Boy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy landing strikes.
Boy controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Tikkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy grinds an elbow into Tikkanen's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Psycho Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psycho Boy!
A relieved looking Psycho Boy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Esko Tikkanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice going Boy.. Hmm.. hopefully Mr.Rossi gives me chance again in 185 or even gives me contract to 170.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spontaneous Combustion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Iron as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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190 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spontaneous Combustion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dario Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combustion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Combustion moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Combustion wants to clinch.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Combustion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a head kick that Combustion semi-blocks.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Combustion is out of range and Silva settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Combustion.
Combustion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Combustion tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but Combustion checks it.
Combustion fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Combustion's calf.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combustion looks to clinch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spontaneous Combustion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combustion tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Combustion really felt that one!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Combustion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Combustion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Combustion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Combustion tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Combustion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combustion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Combustion up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combustion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Combustion throws a head punch that misses.
Combustion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Combustion misses with the head strike.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Combustion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva is looking to chop away at Combustion's legs.
Combustion looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Combustion is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Combustion.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Combustion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Combustion takes the fight into the clinch.
Combustion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combustion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Combustion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva blocks a body shot from Combustion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combustion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Combustion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Combustion wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Combustion tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Combustion looks to clinch
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Combustion misses with the head strike.
Combustion working aggressively here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Combustion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Combustion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Combustion.
Combustion has a takedown stuffed.
Combustion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spontaneous Combustion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Combustion fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Combustion.
Combustion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Combustion tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Combustion drops back down to his feet.
Combustion takes an elbow to the temple.
Combustion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Combustion lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dario Silva has been cut.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Combustion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Combustion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Combustion improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Combustion misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Combustion misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Combustion fails to land.
Combustion throws an elbow that misses.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Combustion has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Combustion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Combustion is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to stall but Combustion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Combustion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Combustion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Combustion misses with some punches.
Combustion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combustion.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Combustion moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Combustion closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Combustion is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Combustion has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Combustion misses with the head strike.
Combustion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Combustion wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dario Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Combustion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Combustion looks to clinch
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Combustion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Combustion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Combustion doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Combustion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Combustion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Combustion is rocked!
Combustion looks to clinch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Combustion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Combustion is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combustion misses with an elbow strike.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dario Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Combustion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Combustion's ribcage.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Combustion prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Combustion fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Combustion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Combustion moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Combustion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dario Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Combustion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Combustion closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Combustion pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Combustion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Combustion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Combustion closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Combustion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Combustion darts in trying to clinch
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Combustion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Combustion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Combustion fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Combustion.
Combustion tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combustion misses with a knee strike.
Combustion pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Combustion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Combustion is keeping busy.
Silva tries to work over Combustion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Combustion.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Combustion blocks with his arms.
Combustion looking to stall.
Combustion tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Combustion drops back down to his feet.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Combustion tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Dario Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Silva tenderised Combustion's leg. Combustion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combustion wants to clinch.
Combustion tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Combustion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Combustion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva has Combustion pressed against the cage.
Combustion struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combustion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Combustion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Combustion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Combustion's face.
Combustion misses with some punches.
Combustion pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combustion.
Combustion looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Combustion trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Combustion into the cage.
Combustion throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Combustion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Combustion backwards.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Combustion scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spontaneous Combustion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Combustion jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spontaneous Combustion.
Well Silva 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Silva!
A less than humble Dario Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Heimolainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Heimolainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heimolainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heimolainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santiago works his way into side control.
Heimolainen is looking for a sweep.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimolainen keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen prevents Santiago from moving into mount.
Heimolainen gets back to half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
Heimolainen is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is controlling the pace.
Santiago wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Santiago is pressing down on Heimolainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heimolainen is holding on for now.
Heimolainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Heimolainen throwing sloppy strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago fending off the submission attempt from Heimolainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Santiago tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen gets his hands free as Santiago looks to control.
Heimolainen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Santiago covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Santiago turns into Heimolainen and is now in his guard.
Heimolainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Heimolainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Heimolainen, not yet.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimolainen wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Santiago wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santiago needs to keep his hands up - Heimolainen had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimolainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santiago is aware though and is defending well.
Heimolainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heimolainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Santiago is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Heimolainen misses with a punch to the head.
Heimolainen avoiding Santiago 's attempts to control his hands.
Heimolainen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Santiago is in real trouble here. Heimolainen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Santiago is tapping out! Heimolainen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erkki Heimolainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ci Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radostan Tugbajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ci Chulainn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ci Chulainn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radostan Tugbajev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tugbajev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chulainn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chulainn throws a big shot that misses.
Tugbajev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chulainn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tugbajev.
Chulainn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tugbajev.
Chulainn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chulainn lands a jab to Tugbajev's midsection.
Chulainn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tugbajev misses with a looping right.
Chulainn lands a nice shot to the body.
Tugbajev needs to keep his hands up - Chulainn had a free shot at his head there.
Tugbajev 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.
Tugbajev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chulainn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tugbajev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tugbajev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugbajev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chulainn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tugbajev is just out of range.
Chulainn scores with a one two! Tugbajev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tugbajev is rocked!
Tugbajev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chulainn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tugbajev is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulainn finish him?
Tugbajev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tugbajev seems to have recovered his senses.
Tugbajev misses with a jab to the body
and Chulainn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tugbajev missing with a left hand there. Chulainn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tugbajev throws a leg kick but Chulainn checks it.
A nice combination there by Chulainn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tugbajev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chulainn rushes Tugbajev and presses him up against the cage.
Tugbajev tries to pull guard but Chulainn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ci Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radostan Tugbajev.
Chulainn manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chulainn misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulainn lands a head shot.
Nice body kick from Chulainn.
Tugbajev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tugbajev has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chulainn.
Tugbajev fails to land the takedown.
Tugbajev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chulainn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tugbajev.
Tugbajev misses with a takedown attempt
and Chulainn counters with a nice body shot.
Tugbajev looks winded!
Chulainn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tugbajev's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn slips under a jab from Tugbajev.
A lazy left from Chulainn finds it's target.
Ci Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tugbajev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Chulainn.
Tugbajev misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Tugbajev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chulainn which made him look bad.
Chulainn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chulainn lands with a right hand.
Chulainn is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tugbajev like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tugbajev from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ci Chulainn!
Ci Chulainn is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Balaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balaban's entrance music is Cotton Eye Joe. A fine choice. Probert has chosen Suffer, Conquer - Throwdown as his entrance music. Bosko Balaban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Probert's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosko Balaban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert looks to land a combination. Balaban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Bosko Balaban has been cut.
Balaban throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
A head kick misses from Balaban.
Probert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balaban.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balaban misses with a head kick.
Probert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probert connects with a leg kick. Balaban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balaban misses with a straight left.
Balaban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Balaban.
Balaban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Probert to score with a decent uppercut.
Probert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balaban throws a nice head kick!
A cross from Probert lands.
Balaban staying out of range there.
Probert misses with a wild combination.
Probert blocks a head kick by Balaban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balaban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Balaban blocks a jab.
Balaban takes a swing at Probert's ribcage but misses.
Balaban scores with a punch to the head.
Balaban connects with the punch.
Balaban takes one on the button.
Probert motions for Balaban to come forward. Probert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Balaban! Probert is out on his feet! Balaban rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Probert is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Probert is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosko Balaban!
Bosko Balaban is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bosko Balaban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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