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FFC: Challengers 145 GP Round3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kaczynski finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Kaczynski.
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaczynski manages to break the clinch.
Kaczynski lands with an overhand left.
Kaczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaczynski misses with a body kick.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaczynski misses with a double jab.
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaczynski throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Kaczynski lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaczynski swinging wildly here.
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Kaczynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Page Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaczynski tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Kaczynski.
Kaczynski lands the left hand.
Kaczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaczynski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Kaczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski connects with a looping right hand.
Kaczynski throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczynski throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Kaczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight tries for a takedown but Kaczynski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waclaw Kaczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaczynski looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Kaczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight dives in and grabs Kaczynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaczynski pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Kaczynski lands an overhand right.
Waclaw Kaczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczynski jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Kaczynski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Kaczynski.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Knight. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Knight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four 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!
Knight taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaczynski keeping his opponent close.
Kaczynski trying his best to control but Knight has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Kaczynski 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.
Kaczynski throws a one two combo.
Kaczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaczynski throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczynski throws a leg kick that misses.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Kaczynski misses.
Kaczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaczynski misses with the combination.
Knight avoids the head kick by Kaczynski.
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kaczynski!
Knight tries to control but Kaczynski wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Kaczynski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Knight is staying active.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaczynski reaches up to try and control the position but Knight seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kaczynski rolls and tries to escape and now Knight has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski tries to roll but Knight sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Kaczynski right now.
I really don't envy Kaczynski right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knight tries to keep control of the position but Kaczynski is staying busy.
Kaczynski trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waclaw Kaczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaczynski circles away.
Kaczynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaczynski throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczynski throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Kaczynski leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Page Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaczynski scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Page Knight has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to clinch but Kaczynski is having none of it.
Kaczynski throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Knight stumbling backwards into the cage! Knight bounces back off the cage towards Kaczynski, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kaczynski lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kaczynski celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Waclaw Kaczynski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rayver Asgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Brees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Brees will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayver Asgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Brees!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asgar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brees's guard.
Asgar passes Brees's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Asgar uses his free foot to push down on Brees's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brees.
Asgar has hold of Brees's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brees manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asgar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brees is in real trouble.
Asgar is cranking Brees's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Brees! He's tightened the choke and Brees is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rayver Asgar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snake Bite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aamo Kaira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snake Bite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamo Kaira!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaira is fending him off so far but Bite persists. Nope, Kaira circles away and we're back to standing.
Bite avoids the head kick by Kaira.
Bite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaira avoids it really well and circles away.
Bite stuns Kaira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaira tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaira scores with a shot to the body.
Kaira connects with a jab.
Kaira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaira, as that shot connected.
Bite is rocked!
Kaira leaves Bite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Bite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Bite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaira lands a big head kick that sends Bite to the canvas! Kaira follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aamo Kaira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Wewito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Kuutamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wewito comes to the cage accompanied by Had Enough. Kuutamo has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Wewito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lalli Kuutamo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wewito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuutamo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuutamo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wewito misses with an uppercut.
Kuutamo lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Kuutamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuutamo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wewito.
Kuutamo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wewito sprawls well initially but Kuutamo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuutamo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuutamo is nestled in close to Wewito, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wewito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuutamo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuutamo's back!
Kuutamo breaks Wewito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kuutamo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuutamo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuutamo working the head and body with strikes.
Kuutamo trying to control the action but Wewito is working from the bottom.
Kuutamo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wewito tries to get to full guard but Kuutamo has control of the leg.
Wewito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuutamo pulls his head out easily.
Wewito is breathing heavily.
Kuutamo is looking to take a break and control but Wewito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wewito trying to control from the bottom.
Kuutamo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wewito wants to control but Kuutamo is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wewito has his takedown stuffed
and Kuutamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuutamo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuutamo scores with a one two! Wewito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuutamo misses with a two punch combination.
Kuutamo lands a nice hook to Wewito's body. Wewito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuutamo scores with a jab to the body.
Lalli Kuutamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wewito drops his hands momentarily and Kuutamo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuutamo connects with the punch.
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!
Kuutamo jabs at Wewito's body.
A right-left combo lands from Kuutamo.
It looks like Miguel Wewito has been cut.
Kuutamo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wewito was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuutamo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuutamo distracts Wewito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuutamo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wewito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuutamo pushes down on Wewito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuutamo is trying to control. Wewito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuutamo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuutamo prevents Wewito from improving his position.
Wewito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuutamo wants to free his trapped foot but Wewito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuutamo working Wewito over with strikes.
Wewito is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuutamo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuutamo wants to work for an arm triangle but Wewito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wewito actively working from the bottom here.
Kuutamo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuutamo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wewito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuutamo is working away from the top position though.
Wewito is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuutamo is looking to advance position but Wewito won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuutamo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuutamo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wewito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuutamo.
Kuutamo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuutamo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wewito sees it coming and defends easily.
Wewito tries to get to full guard but Kuutamo has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuutamo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuutamo is thwarting Wewito's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Kuutamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Wewito's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuutamo connects with a crisp jab.
Wewito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuutamo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuutamo tries to pass to full mount but Wewito defends it.
Kuutamo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuutamo working the head and body with strikes.
Kuutamo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuutamo winds up and cracks Wewito with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wewito is looking for a sweep. Kuutamo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuutamo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wewito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuutamo is keen to just control but Wewito is a slippery customer.
Kuutamo wants to free his trapped foot but Wewito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wewito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuutamo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wewito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuutamo.
That's one minute 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. Kuutamo connects with a nice short shot to Wewito's temple.
Kuutamo working Wewito over with strikes.
Wewito is trying to control but can't.
Wewito flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wewito is refusing to be controlled, as Kuutamo sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuutamo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wewito fails with the takedown
and Kuutamo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wewito!
Kuutamo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wewito?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wewito is in a horrible position here. Kuutamo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wewito is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuutamo has taken his back - oops!
Kuutamo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wewito is in real trouble here. Kuutamo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wewito is tapping out! Kuutamo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lalli Kuutamo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anna Margret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anna Margret had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Alex Andre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
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Brawler
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anna Margret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andre throws a shot to the body.
Margret is breathing heavily.
Margret on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Anna Margret has been cut.
Andre with a jab.
Margret ducks right into an uppercut from Andre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Andre! Margret is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Andre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Solovyev staying out of range there.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solovyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Millard circles away.
Millard scores with a sloppy right hand. Solovyev should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Solovyev.
Millard sizes up Solovyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Millard misses with a wild body shot.
Solovyev takes one on the button.
Solovyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Solovyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millard manages to avoid it.
Millard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solovyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Millard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solovyev slips a jab and a cross from Millard.
Solovyev scores with a hook to the body. Millard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Solovyev misses
enabling Millard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard lands with a straight right. Solovyev didn't see that one coming.
Solovyev throws a looping overhand right but Millard ducks down to avoid it.
Millard dodges the punch combination from Solovyev.
Solovyev tries to bum rush Millard with a series of wild strikes but Millard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Millard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Millard counters with a nice uppercut.
Solovyev clinches up with Millard and pushes him back against the cage.
Solovyev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Millard has had enough of the clinch but Solovyev keeps him there for the moment.
Millard trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Solovyev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Solovyev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Millard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Solovyev taking a breather.
Solovyev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Millard's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev working aggressively here.
Come on Solovyev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Solovyev lands with a short shot to the head.
Solovyev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Millard blocks an uppercut.
Solovyev lands a body shot.
Solovyev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Solovyev obliges.
Millard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solovyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millard's elbow.
Solovyev is leaning against Millard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Solovyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Solovyev lands an uppercut.
Solovyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solovyev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Millard tries to break the clinch but Solovyev is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Solovyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solovyev darts in and clinches Millard up against the cage.
Solovyev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Millard's efforts to push away.
Millard wants to get back to striking at distance but Solovyev won't allow it.
Millard working hard to break the clinch.
Millard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solovyev keeps control of Millard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Millard is looking to break free of the clinch but Solovyev has double underhooks.
Millard blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Solovyev - that landed with a thud.
Solovyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Millard backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Millard.
Solovyev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Millard's efforts to push away.
Solovyev lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Solovyev.
Millard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solovyev lands a shoulder strike.
Solovyev tries to land a knee to the head but Millard blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Millard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Millard has had enough of the clinch but Solovyev keeps him there for the moment.
Solovyev lands with a right to the head.
Millard has had enough of the clinch but Solovyev keeps him there for the moment.
Solovyev stalling the fight.
Millard can't break the clinch.
Millard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solovyev misses with a body punch.
Millard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solovyev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Millard backwards.
Solovyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millard's elbow.
Solovyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Millard avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Millard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Solovyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millard tries to break free but Solovyev pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Solovyev - that landed with a thud.
Millard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Millard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solovyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solovyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Solovyev wants to clinch
and Millard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Millard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Solovyev tries to clinch there but Millard circles away.
Solovyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solovyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solovyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Millard is just out of range.
Solovyev misses the jab.
Millard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solovyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solovyev moves into the clinch.
Solovyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Solovyev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Millard is trying to force a seperation but Solovyev has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev prevents Millard from breaking the clinch.
Millard is trying to force a seperation but Solovyev has the dominant position.
Solovyev stalling in the clinch.
Solovyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Millard tries to stall but Solovyev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Solovyev trying to control the position but instead, Millard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Solovyev into the cage.
Solovyev tries to throw a body punch but Millard avoids it by throwing Solovyev back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solovyev.
Solovyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Millard avoids the damage to the body.
Solovyev misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Solovyev on the inside.
Solovyev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Millard or not.
Solovyev trying to stall but Millard improves his position.
Solovyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solovyev lands a shoulder strike.
Solovyev misses with a punch to the body.
Solovyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Solovyev as the two fighters clinch.
Millard can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millard.
Millard throws an elbow but it misses.
Millard is trying to maintain a safe position but Solovyev gets an underhook and turns Millard into the cage.
Millard throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Solovyev.
Solovyev slows down the pace here.
Millard stalling in the clinch but Solovyev improves position.
Millard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Millard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solovyev scores with a shot to the side of Millard's head.
Millard working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Solovyev.
Solovyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Solovyev misses its intended target.
Millard scores with the left hand. Solovyev knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Millard.
Millard throws a body punch but Solovyev moves out of range.
Solovyev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Millard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Solovyev ducks under a wild hook from Millard.
Vladimir Solovyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millard moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.
Solovyev tries to bum rush Millard with a series of wild strikes but Millard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solovyev lands a head kick. Millard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Millard throws a one two combo.
Millard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Millard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Solovyev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Solovyev duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Millard misses with a wild body shot.
Solovyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millard throws the left hand but Solovyev avoids the punch easily.
Millard throws the left hand but Solovyev avoids the punch easily.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Millard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Millard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Millard misses its intended target.
Solovyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Millard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Solovyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Solovyev throws a right hand that Millard ducks under and follows up with a left that Millard also avoids with ease.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solovyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millard.
Solovyev misses with a series of wild punches.
Millard misses with a body shot
and Solovyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Millard misses with a straight right.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Millard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solovyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solovyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solovyev tried to score with a low kick but Millard checks it.
Millard misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solovyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Millard.
Solovyev throws a hook to the side of Millard's head but Millard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solovyev throws the left hand but Millard avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Millard misses.
Solovyev closes the distance and pushes Millard back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Solovyev as Millard tries to tie him up.
Millard misses with a punch on the inside.
Millard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Millard is looking to break free of the clinch but Solovyev has double underhooks.
Millard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solovyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Solovyev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solovyev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Millard wants to break free but Solovyev has control.
Millard is trying to force a seperation but Solovyev has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Millard.
Millard tries to circle away but Solovyev has him pinned against the cage.
Solovyev lands a shoulder strike.
Solovyev has Millard pressed against the cage.
Solovyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Millard backwards.
Millard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solovyev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Millard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Millard has had enough of the clinch but Solovyev keeps him there for the moment.
Millard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solovyev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Solovyev pushes Millard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solovyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Solovyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solovyev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Solovyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce Millard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev is working Millard over against the cage.
Millard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Millard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Solovyev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Millard tries to break free but Solovyev pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Solovyev as the two fighters clinch.
Millard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solovyev is defending well for now.
Millard pushes off an throws an elbow but Solovyev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Millard tries to break the clinch but Solovyev is controlling the position.
Solovyev pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Solovyev.
Solovyev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Millard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Solovyev - that landed with a thud.
Solovyev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Solovyev keeps control of Millard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Solovyev to work.
Solovyev presses Millard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Solovyev.
Solovyev lands a nice uppercut.
Vladimir Solovyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Solovyev scores with a shoulder strike.
Solovyev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Millard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vladimir Solovyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Solovyev.
Solovyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Millard letting Solovyev take a breather here.
Solovyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Solovyev lands a good knee to the midsection. Millard won't want to take too many of those.
Solovyev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Solovyev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Millard is looking to break free of the clinch but Solovyev has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Solovyev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Millard looking to throw knees to the head but Solovyev is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Solovyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solovyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Solovyev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Costa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Costa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Costa.
Dakka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costa. That one must have hurt.
Costa lands a head kick!
Dakka is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dakka circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Costa.
Costa scores with a kick to the body.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Dakka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa thumps Dakka with a low kick.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
Costa fakes the leg kick and cracks Dakka in the body.
Costa thumps Dakka with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Costa.
Dakka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Dakka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Costa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dakka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Costa.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka being controlled against the cage.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dakka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dakka tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Dakka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa tries to clinch there but Dakka circles away.
Dakka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dakka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Dakka.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa is pushing Dakka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Costa.
Dakka wants a takedown but no success here.
Dakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa avoiding damage.
Costa lands a nice elbow.
Dakka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
Costa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dakka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Costa to work.
Nice elbow from Costa.
Dakka wants a takedown.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dakka goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Costa.
Costa thuds his shin into the meat of Dakka's side.
Dakka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Costa throws a series of punches but Dakka moves out of range.
Costa has Dakka up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Costa.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dakka is defending well for now.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Costa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dakka tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dakka lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Dakka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dakka showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Costa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dakka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dakka shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dakka circles away.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dakka fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dakka, pushing him back against the cage.
Dakka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Costa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Dakka seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dakka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Costa - the referee stops the clock and Dakka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Costa. Dakka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa fakes the leg kick and cracks Dakka in the body.
Costa rushes Dakka and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dakka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dakka up against the cage.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka looking to slow down the pace here.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Costa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dakka looking for a takedown.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
Dakka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa just leaning against Dakka, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa stalling against the cage.
Costa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luiz Costa.
Costa throws a good cross that connects.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luiz Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Costa cracks the inside of Dakka's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Costa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa.
Costa forces Dakka back against the cage and clinches.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Dakka is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dakka tries to score a body lock takedown but Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa has Dakka pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dakka, pushing him back against the cage.
Dakka goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dakka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dakka closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Dakka pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa pushes Dakka up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dakka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka avoiding damage as Costa throws knees to the body.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa tries to land knees in the clinch but Dakka avoids the damage to the body.
Costa just leaning against Dakka, taking a breather.
Dakka is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Dakka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dakka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Luiz Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Dakka.
Costa is stalling here.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dakka wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa missing with knees to the body.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dakka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dakka goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costa thows a body kick. Dakka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dakka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Costa has closed the distance and engaged Dakka in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakka is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Dakka being controlled against the cage.
Dakka is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dakka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka looking for a takedown.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dakka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa stalls.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Dakka is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
Costa lands a nice elbow.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa is looking to control Dakka's arms but Dakka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Dakka tries for a takedown but Costa manages to get underhooks.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luiz Costa.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Dakka.
Wazz Dakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wazz Dakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Costa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dakka is defending well for now.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Costa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruber has chosen Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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193 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
is looking to clinch.
tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gruber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Gruber.
throws a body punch but Gruber moves out of range.
moves in looking to clinch but Gruber pushes him off.
connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruber was well out of range. Poor timing from .
Gruber lands a high kick!
Gruber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gruber pivots, looking for a leg kick but is out of range and Gruber settles back down.
Gruber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
keeps control of Gruber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gruber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gruber misses with a punch on the inside.
Gruber is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
Gruber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruber.
has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gruber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gruber misses with a double jab.
ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruber moves away.
throws a hook but Gruber avoids it easily.
is looking to wear down Gruber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gruber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Gruber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruber swinging wildly here.
drops Gruber with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gruber looks back up at him and smiles so waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gruber is rocked!
finds Gruber's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gruber flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gruber will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flea !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Kink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Eminem: Despicable as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Kink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kink shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kink working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is not content to let Kink control the position.
Kink working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Kink has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kink landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kink has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kink missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kink distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kink got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kink has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kink from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kink from controlling successfully.
Kink is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Kink controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Kink wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kink wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Kink is working away.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kink defends it.
Kink tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Kink scores with a few weak punches.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Kink sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Kink keeps it at a distance.
Kink shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Kink has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kink sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Kink lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kink has control of the leg.
Kink is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Kink throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kink looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kink keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kink is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Kink wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kink is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Kink is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
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 Tarmo Kink will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch but Kink is having none of it.
Kink fails to land the takedown.
Kink circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kink.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kink backwards.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kink.
Kink blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kink blocking some punches.
Kink tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kink is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Kink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Kink.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kink.
Kink tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Kink blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Kink has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Kink blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kink.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson presses Kink against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kink blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kink.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kink tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a body shot but Kink blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Kink.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Kink has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kink has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson cracks Kink with a nice body shot.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Kink has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kink is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Kink is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kink is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kink struggling a bit here.
Kink is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Kink is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson laying and praying for a moment but Kink takes advantage and regains half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kink knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kink is looking to improve his position.
Kink is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kink or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kink with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kink tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kink backwards.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Kink.
Johnson presses Kink against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EJ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kink gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Kink has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kink keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
EJ Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kink avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Kink pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson tries to clinch but Kink moves out of range.
Kink moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Kink with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Kink blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kink backwards.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Kink blocking some punches.
Kink tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Kink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kink has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kink blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kink backwards.
Kink wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kink goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Kink jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Kink gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kink feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kink scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson seems keen to control Kink's posture.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Kink from standing up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kink won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kink tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kink striking from half guard on the bottom.
Kink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kink tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kink manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kink looking for a sweep. Not yet Kink, not yet.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kink is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kink feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson is trying to keep Kink in close.
Kink trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kink working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is pulling down on Kink's head to control his posture.
Kink trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to keep Kink in close.
Kink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kink throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kink avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kink shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Kink trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to EJ Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EJ Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - Grinning Mouths. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye 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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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plo misses the shot to the body.
Paniikki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Plo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Plo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Plo controlling the position easily from mount.
Paniikki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paniikki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Plo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Paniikki.
Plo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Plo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
BOOM! Plo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Plo controlling from the full mount.
Plo landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paniikki looks a forlorn figure.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plo controlling the pace for now.
Paniikki is in a horrible position here. Plo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Plo controlling his opponent.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Plo lands with some strikes.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plo dominating with strikes here.
Paniikki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plo working Paniikki over with strikes here.
Paniikki is rocked!
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paniikki is still in real trouble! Can Plo finish him?
Paniikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniikki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Plo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Paniikki badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Plo around the waist but Plo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Plo is the winner by TKO! Plo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Plo!
Patrick Plo retains his featherweight title!
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