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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcell Ozuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Oshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oshiro's choice of entrance music: Walk it Out. Trey Oshiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 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
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Oshiro!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oshiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozuna tries to avoid it but Oshiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozuna to the ground. Ozuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Oshiro as Ozuna shoots in.
Ozuna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oshiro defends well and Ozuna ends up having to push Oshiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oshiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozunas head.
Oshiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oshiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Ozuna. Ozuna gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcell Ozuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oshiro wants to clinch up but Ozuna keeps it at a distance.
Ozuna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oshiro quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ozuna is working for a kimura but Oshiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Ozuna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oshiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ozuna.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozuna wants to take a breather but Oshiro is having none of it.
Ozuna has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oshiro defend it? Ozuna steps over the head and cranks it - Oshiro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ozuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcell Ozuna!
Trey Oshiro was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out to the fight. I promise next time i will do better. please come to my next fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pud Pad Noyworawoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radostan Tugbajev (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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177 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radostan Tugbajev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tugbajev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tugbajev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noyworawoot tries to clinch up but Tugbajev circles away and keeps his distance.
Noyworawoot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Noyworawoot moves into full mount! Tugbajev won't be happy about that!
Tugbajev is squirming around, avoiding Noyworawoot's attempts to control the action.
Noyworawoot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Noyworawoot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Noyworawoot thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tugbajev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noyworawoot throws some wild stikes that Tugbajev manages to avoid easily.
Noyworawoot working for a submission but Tugbajev is keeping him at bay.
Noyworawoot is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tugbajev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tugbajev!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugbajev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Noyworawoot is looking to reverse the position.
Tugbajev scoring with punches and elbows.
Noyworawoot's coaches at Qube Striking have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tugbajev working the head and body with strikes.
Tugbajev trying to control the position but Noyworawoot is working away.
Tugbajev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Noyworawoot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugbajev wants to control but Noyworawoot is keeping him busy.
Noyworawoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tugbajev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tugbajev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noyworawoot defending well though.
Noyworawoot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Noyworawoot wants to improve his position but Tugbajev is controlling well.
Tugbajev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Noyworawoot is not content to let Tugbajev control the position.
Tugbajev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noyworawoot to regain full guard.
Noyworawoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tugbajev is aware though and is defending well.
Tugbajev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tugbajev throws an elbow that misses. Noyworawoot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tugbajev's guard. Nice move by Noyworawoot!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugbajev wants to sweep but no luck.
Tugbajev trying to keep a closed guard but Noyworawoot is proving a slippery customer.
Noyworawoot passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tugbajev moves into full guard.
Noyworawoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tugbajev's head.
Noyworawoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Tugbajev is retaining full guard.
Tugbajev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noyworawoot throws a strike but Tugbajev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noyworawoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noyworawoot is working hard here to advance position.
Noyworawoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tugbajev throws a strike but Noyworawoot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tugbajev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tugbajev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noyworawoot is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tugbajev seems keen to control Noyworawoot's posture.
Tugbajev looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pud Pad Noyworawoot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tugbajev darts in looking for a takedown but Noyworawoot gets double underhooks and turns Tugbajev into the cage.
Tugbajev pulls guard effortlessly.
Tugbajev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noyworawoot postures up.
Noyworawoot stopping the sweep attempt from Tugbajev.
Noyworawoot passes Tugbajev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Noyworawoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noyworawoot is looking to take a break and control but Tugbajev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noyworawoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noyworawoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tugbajev is looking to improve his position.
Noyworawoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noyworawoot looking for a submission but Tugbajev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tugbajev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noyworawoot's guard.
Noyworawoot keeping moving, preventing Tugbajev from controlling successfully.
Tugbajev tries to free his leg and advance position but Noyworawoot is retaining full guard.
Noyworawoot has a closed guard, preventing Tugbajev from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugbajev tries to free his leg and advance position but Noyworawoot is retaining full guard.
Noyworawoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tugbajev manages to get himself to full guard.
Noyworawoot pushes down on Tugbajev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noyworawoot wants to pass to mount but Tugbajev is defending the position.
Pud Pad Noyworawoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tugbajev is pressing down on Noyworawoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noyworawoot trying to control but Tugbajev is working from the bottom.
Tugbajev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugbajev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tugbajev is trying to keep Noyworawoot in close.
Noyworawoot is looking to advance position but Tugbajev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tugbajev landing shots from mount.
Noyworawoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tugbajev looking to control but Noyworawoot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Noyworawoot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tugbajev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noyworawoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noyworawoot tries to get to full guard but Tugbajev has control of the leg.
Noyworawoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tugbajev landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tugbajev trying to control but Noyworawoot is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noyworawoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Noyworawoot keeping moving, preventing Tugbajev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Radostan Tugbajev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Noyworawoot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tugbajev has time to react.
Tugbajev thuds his right hand into Noyworawoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tugbajev tries to work over Noyworawoot's front leg with a kick but Noyworawoot checks it.
Tugbajev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noyworawoot moves away.
Radostan Tugbajev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noyworawoot throws a hook but Tugbajev blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tugbajev is defended easily by Noyworawoot.
Noyworawoot throws a low kick, looking for Tugbajev's leg but Tugbajev calmly moves out of range.
Noyworawoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tugbajev throws a hook but Noyworawoot blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugbajev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noyworawoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tugbajev.
Tugbajev looks to throw the jab but Noyworawoot is out of range.
Noyworawoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noyworawoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tugbajev throws a hook but Noyworawoot avoids it easily.
Tugbajev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tugbajev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tugbajev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tugbajev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tugbajev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tugbajev misses with a double jab.
Noyworawoot throws a leg kick but Tugbajev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tugbajev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tugbajev looks to throw the jab but Noyworawoot is out of range.
Tugbajev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noyworawoot throws a chopping leg kick but Tugbajev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tugbajev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tugbajev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noyworawoot throws a lazy right hand but Tugbajev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noyworawoot misses with a low kick.
Noyworawoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tugbajev throws a series of punches but Noyworawoot moves out of range.
Noyworawoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tugbajev misses the shot to the body.
Tugbajev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noyworawoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noyworawoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tugbajev manages to avoid it.
Tugbajev scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noyworawoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tugbajev connects with a body shot.
Noyworawoot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tugbajev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noyworawoot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Noyworawoot tries to score with some ground and pound. Tugbajev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tugbajev struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Noyworawoot.
Noyworawoot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tugbajev is trying to improve his position.
Tugbajev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noyworawoot connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Radostan Tugbajev.
I think Tugbajev 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radostan Tugbajev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esko Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spontaneous Combustion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen comes to the cage accompanied by Nyrkillä naamaan - Ei kannattais ees yrittää!. 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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185 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Tikkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spontaneous Combustion!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combustion has managed to clinch.
Tikkanen tries a body shot but Combustion blocks it.
Tikkanen being controlled against the cage.
Combustion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Combustion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Combustion tries a knee to the head but Tikkanen blocks it.
Tikkanen landing knees to the body.
Combustion lands with a left to the head.
Tikkanen lands a damaging elbow.
Combustion tries to land a knee to the head but Tikkanen blocks with his arms.
Combustion swings wildly with an uppercut but Tikkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikkanen connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tikkanen trying to control the position but instead, Combustion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tikkanen into the cage.
Tikkanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Combustion wants to take the fight to the mat but Tikkanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Combustion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tikkanen trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combustion.
Combustion working aggressively here.
Tikkanen lands a nice elbow.
Combustion trying to control the position but instead, Tikkanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Combustion into the cage.
Tikkanen blocks an elbow strike.
Combustion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tikkanen misses with an elbow strike.
Tikkanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Combustion avoids it.
Combustion misses with the head strike.
Tikkanen throws an elbow but it misses.
Combustion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tikkanen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Combustion.
Combustion working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tikkanen throws an elbow but misses.
Combustion misses with a knee to the head.
Tikkanen throws an elbow that misses.
Tikkanen lands with a light punch inside.
Tikkanen lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Combustion avoids it.
Combustion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Combustion pushes Tikkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tikkanen as Combustion tries to tie him up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combustion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Combustion avoiding damage.
Tikkanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Combustion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tikkanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tikkanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Combustion tries to land a knee to the head but Tikkanen blocks with his arms.
Combustion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tikkanen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Combustion.
A head punch on the inside from Combustion fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Combustion.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Combustion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tikkanen's brow.
Tikkanen throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combustion.
Tikkanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Combustion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tikkanen smiles and moves away.
Combustion looks to clinch
and Tikkanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combustion tries to clinch up
and Tikkanen counters with a nice leg kick.
Tikkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Combustion at a distance.
Combustion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Combustion tries to clinch up
and Tikkanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Combustion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikkanen.
Combustion wants to clinch but Tikkanen slips to the side
and Tikkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Combustion tries to clinch there but Tikkanen circles away.
Combustion is looking to clinch but Tikkanen is avoiding it.
Combustion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tikkanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Tikkanen throws a body punch but Combustion moves out of range.
Combustion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tikkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Combustion.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikkanen misses the target.
Tikkanen moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combustion lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkanen blocks an uppercut.
Tikkanen lands an elbow just above Combustion 's eye.
Combustion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tikkanen is keeping busy.
Combustion lands an elbow that stopped Tikkanen in his tracks for a moment.
Combustion swings wildly with an uppercut but Tikkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Combustion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Combustion misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Combustion throws an elbow but misses.
Tikkanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Combustion is keeping busy.
Combustion misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Combustion tries a body shot but Tikkanen blocks it.
Tikkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tikkanen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Combustion effectively controlling the action here.
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 Esko Tikkanen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
That kick from Tikkanen tenderised Combustion's leg. Combustion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Combustion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Combustion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Combustion tries to clinch up but Tikkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tikkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Combustion tries to clinch up.
Combustion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tikkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tikkanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Combustion off the cage and back into range.
Combustion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Combustion tries to clinch but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Combustion wants to clinch
and Tikkanen counters with a nice leg kick.
Combustion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Combustion tries to clinch up but Tikkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Combustion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Combustion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combustion wants to clinch
enabling Tikkanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Combustion tries to clinch up.
Combustion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tikkanen throws a nice head kick!
Combustion is rocked!
Tikkanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Combustion is still on wobbly legs! Can Tikkanen finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Combustion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Combustion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esko Tikkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Combustion tries to clinch but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Combustion tries to clinch up
and Tikkanen counters with a straight right hand.
Combustion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkanen connects with a leg kick. Combustion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Combustion looks to clinch
and Tikkanen counters with a huge left! Combustion is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tikkanen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Combustion from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tikkanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esko Tikkanen!
After winning the bout, Esko Tikkanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wicked Sick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wicked Sick!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sick pushes Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Sick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sick just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Sick on the inside.
Sick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sick pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sick lands a shot to the body.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Santiago jumps guard but Sick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago jumps guard but Sick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Sick scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Sick holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago jumps guard but Sick stands there with Santiago around his waist. Santiago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sick with a knee to the head.
Sick tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Sick back against the cage.
Sick misses with a knee to the head.
Sick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santiago's face.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Sick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sick landing knees to the head.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Sick.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sick smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sick slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sick misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sick.
Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sick trying to control here.
Santiago prevents Sick from improving his position.
Santiago passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sick!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sick defends well.
Sick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sick is aware though and is defending well.
Sick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sick lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sick defends well.
Sick trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Sick slips nicely into half guard.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
Sick tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Sick from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sick trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wicked Sick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santiago dives in and scores a takedown into Sick's guard.
Santiago won't allow Sick to sweep him here.
Santiago forces his way into half guard.
Santiago prevents Sick from improving his position.
Santiago trying to control from half guard but Sick is working away.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Sick defends it.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Sick defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Sick is having none of it.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Sick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Sick is defending well.
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Sick is pressing down on Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santiago won't allow Sick to sweep him here.
Sick trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Sick keeps moving.
Santiago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santiago pushes down on Sick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Sick is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago is trying to control. Sick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sick!
Santiago can't control as he wanted to and Sick manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sick keeps working.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sick gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santiago trying to control but Sick is working from the bottom.
Santiago is pushing down on Sick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sick is fighting to maintain full guard but Santiago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santiago moves into full mount! Sick won't be happy about that!
Santiago moves to back control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago looking to break Sick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santiago will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santiago struggling to keep hold of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Santiago keeps control of the position as Sick tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Santiago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Santiago moves forwards but Sick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sick lands with a shot to the body.
Sick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sick misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Sick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Sick tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Sick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sick.
Sick scores with a three punch combo!
Sick sizes up Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Sick shows good takedown defense.
Wicked Sick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Sick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sick works over Santiago's head and body with a nice combination.
Santiago is rocked!
Sick feints a jab promting Santiago to slip. Sick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santiago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sick drops Santiago with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Santiago! Sick dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wicked Sick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Largo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softly Weeping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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257 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Largo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Softly Weeping!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weeping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Largo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weeping cracks Largo with an open hand slap.
Largo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weeping throws out the jab.
Largo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Softly Weeping has been cut.
Weeping lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weeping has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Weeping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Largo moves in looking to clinch but Weeping pushes him off.
Weeping circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weeping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Weeping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Largo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weeping is keen to just control but Largo is a slippery customer.
Weeping is taking a breather. Largo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Largo's coaches at NGT's Elite Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Weeping is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeping throwing shots but Largo is blocking nicely.
Weeping is looking for a kimura but Largo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weeping to get the leverage.
Weeping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weeping controlling the action here.
Weeping not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Largo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weeping on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Largo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeping.
Largo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weeping keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Weeping throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weeping is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weeping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weeping content to control rather than advance.
Weeping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeping controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weeping is pressing down on Largo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Largo is holding on for now.
Weeping is looking to take a break and control but Largo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weeping wants to advance to full mount but Largo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Weeping stands and throws Largo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeping trying to control the action but Largo is working from the bottom.
Weeping working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeping throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Weeping cracks Largo with a big right hand but Largo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softly Weeping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Softly Weeping's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Largo just misses with a punch to the body.
Largo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Largo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weeping lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weeping throws a series of punches but Largo avoids them all with ease.
Largo checks the leg kick.
Largo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weeping lands with a nice body kick.
Largo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Largo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Largo wants to clinch up but Weeping keeps it at a distance.
Weeping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeping circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weeping counters with a single leg into guard. Largo didn't expect that.
Weeping seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weeping trying to control but Largo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Largo keeping full guard, as Weeping tries to pass.
Largo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeping postures up and lands a big shot to Largo's brow.
Weeping throws a big elbow that misses.
Weeping trying to control the position from guard on top but Largo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeping looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeping accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weeping's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Softly Weeping has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weeping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Largo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weeping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeping stands and throws Largo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weeping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Largo keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Weeping lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Largo down.
Weeping scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Largo to see if he's OK.
Weeping postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Largo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeping throws a strike aimed at the side of Largo's head but Largo avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeping thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weeping in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Weeping lands a nice forearm strike.
Largo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weeping.
Largo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weeping tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softly Weeping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Softly Weeping's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Largo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weeping with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Largo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weeping scores with a jab.
Largo ducks right into an uppercut from Weeping.
Largo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weeping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Largo circles away quickly and effectively.
Largo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weeping scores with a jab. Largo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Largo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeping drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Largo right on the button. Largo goes down! Weeping follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Weeping gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Softly Weeping!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Also Sprach Zarathustra. Erkki Heimolainen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Heimolainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Heimolainen. Heimolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Heimolainen checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen 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.
Heimolainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heimolainen throws a series of punches but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Heimolainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeBramalo on the side of the head.
DeBramalo walks into a left hand.
Heimolainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeBramalo on the side of the head.
Heimolainen scores with a sloppy right hand. DeBramalo should have avoided that one.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heimolainen lunges at DeBramalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeBramalo's hand.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heimolainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeBramalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimolainen scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Heimolainen throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
Heimolainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeBramalo's head backwards.
Heimolainen throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo lands an overhand right.
DeBramalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but DeBramalo won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeBramalo.
A short right from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen is trying to pull guard but DeBramalo has him pressed against the cage.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Heimolainen.
Heimolainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeBramalo is defending well.
DeBramalo manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimolainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimolainen throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heimolainen.
Nice body punch from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Heimolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeBramalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimolainen scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeBramalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeBramalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heimolainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeBramalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Heimolainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimolainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head.
Heimolainen misses with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick that stops Heimolainen in his tracks momentarily.
Erkki Heimolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heimolainen's head.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Heimolainen.
Nice straight punches there by Heimolainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heimolainen.
DeBramalo scores with a push kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimolainen misses with a left hand
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Heimolainen cracks DeBramalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimolainen.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heimolainen is out of range.
Heimolainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Heimolainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heimolainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimolainen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeBramalo walks into a stiff left hand from Heimolainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heimolainen thuds his right hand into DeBramalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heimolainen throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Heimolainen.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
Heimolainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Heimolainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heimolainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimolainen.
A swing and a miss from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heimolainen will feel that in the morning.
DeBramalo throws a wild body kick that Heimolainen sees coming a mile off.
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Heimolainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
A jab from Heimolainen finds it's way through DeBramalo's defenses.
Heimolainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimolainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeBramalo's head backwards.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimolainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erkki Heimolainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Heimolainen was well out of range.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Heimolainen moved out of range nicely.
Heimolainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimolainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo thows a body kick. Heimolainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heimolainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimolainen. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimolainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeBramalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but Heimolainen is having none of it.
Heimolainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeBramalo momentarily.
Heimolainen throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
Heimolainen ducks right into an uppercut from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to move into range but Heimolainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Heimolainen. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Heimolainen.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Heimolainen with a series of wild strikes but Heimolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeBramalo has closed the distance and engaged Heimolainen in a clinch.
DeBramalo has Heimolainen pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo pushes Heimolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo manages to break the clinch.
DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo looks for the body kick but Heimolainen saw that one coming.
DeBramalo lands with a hook. Heimolainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimolainen scores with a nice strike.
Heimolainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heimolainen throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeBramalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heimolainen throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeBramalo misses with a hook
and Heimolainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heimolainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeBramalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from DeBramalo does it's job there.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimolainen thuds his right hand into DeBramalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo defending well as Heimolainen loads up on a big left hand.
Heimolainen throws a looping overhand right but DeBramalo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Heimolainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimolainen, as that shot connected.
DeBramalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heimolainen throws out a powerful jab.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
Heimolainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen connects with a single shot there.
Heimolainen scores with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo drops his hands momentarily and Heimolainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Heimolainen.
DeBramalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heimolainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimolainen looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
Heimolainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Heimolainen off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heimolainen's calf.
Heimolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimolainen throws out the jab.
Heimolainen fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimolainen.
Danga de danga de dang - DeBramalo scores with a four punch combination!
Heimolainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimolainen. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Heimolainen counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo takes a swing at Heimolainen's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Heimolainen's shoulder, as Heimolainen tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo scores with a jab. Heimolainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heimolainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Heimolainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heimolainen is rocked!
Heimolainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heimolainen is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him?
Heimolainen lands a really nice looking cross but DeBramalo seems unphased.
Heimolainen checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heimolainen misses with a body shot.
Heimolainen needs to keep his hands up - DeBramalo had a free shot at his head there.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Quentin DeBramalo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut there from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut.
Heimolainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
Heimolainen misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from DeBramalo as Heimolainen shoots in.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen seems to have recovered his senses.
DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heimolainen throws a sloppy body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that Heimolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Heimolainen also avoids with ease.
DeBramalo throws a low kick, looking for Heimolainen's leg but Heimolainen calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
Heimolainen misses the jab.
Heimolainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeBramalo throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Heimolainen misses.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimolainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Heimolainen.
A nice combination there by Heimolainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo pushes Heimolainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Heimolainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heimolainen is trying to break the clinch but DeBramalo is controlling him.
DeBramalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeBramalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heimolainen backwards.
DeBramalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimolainen controls his hands.
DeBramalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimolainen backwards.
DeBramalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heimolainen's defenses.
Heimolainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeBramalo lands a body punch.
Heimolainen misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but DeBramalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimolainen drops back down to his feet.
Heimolainen is trying to break the clinch but DeBramalo has him pressed against the cage.
DeBramalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Heimolainen.
Heimolainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeBramalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Heimolainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeBramalo gets through Heimolainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo gets through Heimolainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen tries to break free but DeBramalo pushes him back against the cage.
DeBramalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeBramalo lands with a left to the head.
DeBramalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeBramalo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Heimolainen to his knees! DeBramalo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo is the new lightweight champion!
Quentin DeBramalo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Listen up mutants. This belt is going to be mine for a long time. Don't get your hopes up only to be smashed you motherless sons of a goats turd. Wooooooooooooo!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Namiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasul Khasbulaev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alec Namiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namiki lands a head kick!
It looks like Rasul Khasbulaev has been cut.
Khasbulaev gets tackled into the cage by Namiki. Namiki maintains the clinch.
Khasbulaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namiki is keeping busy.
Namiki lands a nice knee to the body.
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Namiki has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namiki scores a nice knee to the body.
Namiki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namiki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khasbulaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Namiki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khasbulaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namiki connects with an inside leg kick.
Khasbulaev looks winded!
Namiki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khasbulaev.
Namiki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khasbulaev.
That kick from Namiki tenderised Khasbulaev's leg. Khasbulaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Namiki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namiki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namiki lands a knee to the head.
Namiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Namiki's head coaches at Ironfist Athletics that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alec Namiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namiki closes the distance and pushes Khasbulaev back into the cage.
Namiki breaks the clinch.
Namiki moves into the clinch.
Khasbulaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Namiki connects with a knee to the head.
Namiki scores with a knee to the head.
Khasbulaev takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namiki drops Khasbulaev with a big knee straight up the middle! Khasbulaev is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Khasbulaev is rocked!
Namiki drives through and clinches with Khasbulaev against the cage.
Khasbulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Namiki finish him?
Namiki scores with a knee to the head.
Namiki working the clinch nicely. Khasbulaev is working for position but Namiki cracks him with a big knee to the head! Khasbulaev crumples up against the cage and Namiki lands two more shots before the ref can save Khasbulaev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Alec Namiki!
Alec Namiki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ci Chulainn (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. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Chulainn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hawk duly obliges.
It looks like Ci Chulainn has been cut.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulainn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulainn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Chulainn.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chulainn blocks a body shot from Hawk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chulainn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Hawk tries a body shot but Chulainn blocks it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulainn scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulainn lands a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hawk has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Chulainn controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Chulainn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chulainn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Chulainn tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Chulainn back against the cage.
Hawk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawk lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Chulainn defends it.
Chulainn tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
Hawk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Hawk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chulainn is trying to stand.
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. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Chulainn's temple.
Hawk stops Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Chulainn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chulainn tries to get out of the position.
Hawk lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk trying to control from half guard but Chulainn is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chulainn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Chulainn won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk lands strikes from half guard.
Hawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk not doing much here.
Chulainn pushes Hawk off looking to stand but Hawk dives back in and keeps control.
Hawk 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chulainn is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Hawk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chulainn!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ci Chulainn's cut.
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.
Hawk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulainn checks the leg kick.
Hawk tries to clinch but Chulainn is having none of it.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chulainn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chulainn, as that shot connected.
Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Chulainn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulainn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Good shot there by Hawk.
Ci Chulainn's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Chulainn.
Chulainn avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Chulainn checks the leg kick.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chulainn.
Chulainn tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulainn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk goes for a double leg but Chulainn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chulainn continues to drive forward.
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chulainn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn wants to stall.
Chulainn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Chulainn.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chulainn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ci Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Hawk tries to work over Chulainn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chulainn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Chulainn lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Chulainn.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Chulainn controls his hands.
Chulainn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chulainn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chulainn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Chulainn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chulainn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chulainn.
Chulainn lands an uppercut.
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chulainn.
Chulainn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chulainn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chulainn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Chulainn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chulainn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chulainn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulainn scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulainn lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chulainn.
Chulainn lands with a left to the head.
Chulainn manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chulainn lands a nice uppercut.
Chulainn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Chulainn circles away.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Chulainn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk tries to clinch but Chulainn is having none of it.
Hawk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ci Chulainn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ci Chulainn's cut.
That's time! Chulainn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Chulainn.
Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Chulainn lands a head shot.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Chulainn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Chulainn on the inside.
Chulainn blocking some punches.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Chulainn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chulainn lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk tightens his grip and picks Chulainn up, before dumping him to the ground. Chulainn manages to land in guard.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk stops Chulainn from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk works over Chulainn with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chulainn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawk is working Chulainn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hawk trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.
Hawk stands and throws Chulainn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands a few punches from side control.
Hawk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chulainn to see if he's OK.
Hawk lands an elbow.
Hawk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chulainn down.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Chulainn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk working the ground and pound.
Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn is looking for a sweep.
Chulainn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Chulainn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Hawk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk prevents Chulainn from standing back up.
Hawk stands up and beckons Chulainn to join him on the feet.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulainn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Chulainn moved out of range.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Chulainn circles away and keeps his distance.
Chulainn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Chulainn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Chulainn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chulainn swinging wildly here.
Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulainn connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Chulainn lands a front kick.
Chulainn throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk lands with a straight right. Chulainn didn't see that one coming.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulainn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ci Chulainn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Chulainn is avoiding it.
Hawk throws a jab when Chulainn was well out of range.
Chulainn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Ci Chulainn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chulainn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chulainn. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Chulainn works the jab nicely.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Chulainn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulainn slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Hawk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Chulainn, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Chulainn against the cage but Chulainn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Chulainn.
Ci Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Ci Chulainn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulainn lands with a good body shot.
Chulainn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chulainn cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Chulainn connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
Chulainn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulainn counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Chulainn counters with a nice body shot.
Chulainn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Chulainn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chulainn throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a hook. Chulainn ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk lands an overhand right.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chulainn finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chulainn pinned against the cage. Chulainn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chulainn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Hawk.
Chulainn scores with a three punch combo!
Chulainn staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chulainn does it's job there.
Chulainn lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Hawk thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Chulainn is avoiding it.
Chulainn scores with a three punch combo!
Chulainn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chulainn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Hawk wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk.
Chulainn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Chulainn blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Chulainn lands with an overhand left.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulainn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chulainn moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chulainn.
Good standup being displayed there by Chulainn as he connects with a hook.
Hawk throws the left hand but Chulainn avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Chulainn's shoulder, as Chulainn tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chulainn swivels and escapes.
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
letting Chulainn counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ci Chulainn had his way with Thomas Hawk in that round.
The cut man is working on Ci Chulainn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chulainn, as that shot connected.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chulainn.
Chulainn thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chulainn.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Chulainn sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Chulainn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulainn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulainn finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Chulainn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulainn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn with a hook.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulainn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!
Hawk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chulainn scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Chulainn moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
Chulainn lands the left hand.
Chulainn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chulainn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chulainn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulainn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Chulainn lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Chulainn blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Chulainn blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Chulainn jabs at Hawk's body.
Chulainn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Chulainn.
Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Chulainn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Chulainn lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Chulainn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Chulainn lands a two punch combo.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Chulainn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulainn manages to avoid it.
Chulainn thuds his right hand into Hawk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk.
Ci Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Chulainn scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulainn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chulainn lands with a right hand.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Chulainn.
Chulainn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulainn misses with a wild combination.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk tries to clinch up
and Chulainn counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Chulainn keeps it at a distance.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulainn.
Nice straight punches there by Chulainn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chulainn.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chulainn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ci Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulainn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ci Chulainn!
Ci Chulainn retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Balaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balaban comes to the cage accompanied by Cotton Eye Joe. The key to victory for Bosko Balaban has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mela!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balaban stuffs the takedown attempt from Mela. Mela gets slowly back to his feet.
Mela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balaban defends well and Mela ends up having to push Balaban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balaban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balaban lands with a good body shot.
Balaban throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balaban plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mela sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Balaban to the mat! Balaban manages to get full guard.
Mela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balaban is looking to stand up but Mela isn't so interested in that idea.
Balaban is trying to keep Mela in close.
Mela wants to control from the top but Balaban keeps moving.
Balaban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balaban is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bad Pluto! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela throwing strikes from guard but Balaban blocks nicely.
Mela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mela wants to pass the guard but Balaban is keeping the position.
Mela throws a big right hand that misses.
Balaban keeping full guard, as Mela tries to pass.
Balaban keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Mela won't allow Balaban to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balaban is keeping the position for now.
Balaban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balaban keeping full guard, as Mela tries to pass.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Balaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mela postures up in Balaban's guard and throws a big left but Balaban blocks it.
Mela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mela is looking to work some ground and pound but Balaban has wrist control.
Balaban wants to get back to his feet but Mela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mela working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balaban has momentary wrist control but Mela slips an elbow through the middle.
Mela throws a big right hand that misses.
Mela stands and throws Balaban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Mela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balaban is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balaban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mela wants to pass the guard but Balaban is defending well.
Mela missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mela wants to control but Balaban is keeping him busy.
Balaban is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mela looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balaban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Mela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balaban connects with a body shot.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosko Balaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mela.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mela is defended easily by Balaban.
Balaban tests Mela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balaban slaps away a takedown attempt from Mela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balaban lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balaban connects with a jab.
Balaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balaban throws a front kick that sends Mela stumbling back into the cage.
Balaban lands a leg kick that knocks Mela off balance momentarily.
Balaban stuffs the takedown.
Mela takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mela shoots for a double leg takedown but Balaban sprawls well. He's pushed Mela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Balaban lands with a slapping head kick.
Balaban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Antero Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balaban keeps Mela at a distance using the push kick.
Mela shoots in but Balaban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Balaban! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bosko Balaban!
Bosko Balaban retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Bosko Balaban 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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