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MMA Helsinki - 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by Party and Bullshit - Biggie Smalls. 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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205 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allen Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koutras to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Key looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koutras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koutras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koutras wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key keeping moving, preventing Koutras from controlling successfully.
Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Koutras fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Key sprawls well initially but Koutras persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koutras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Key doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koutras.
Koutras is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
Koutras gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Koutras with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras rushes Key and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Key avoiding damage as Koutras throws knees to the body.
Key wants to break free but Koutras has control.
Koutras pulls guard.
Koutras looking for a sweep. Not yet Koutras, not yet.
Koutras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koutras pulls Key in close to prevent any damage.
Koutras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koutras trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koutras wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.
Key can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koutras controls the pace.
Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Koutras gets a clinch.
Koutras has hold of one of Key's legs. Key is fighting the takedown attempt but Koutras gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koutras looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras throws a big elbow that misses.
Key keeping moving, preventing Koutras from controlling successfully.
Koutras won't allow Key to sweep him here.
Koutras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Key. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koutras trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't active enough on the ground.
Koutras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koutras shoots in but Key avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Key throws a right hand that Koutras ducks under and follows up with a left that Koutras also avoids with ease.
Allen Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koutras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Key swivels and escapes.
Koutras closes the distance and clinches.
Koutras breaks the clinch.
Koutras shoots in for a double leg but Key sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koutras manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure.
Koutras trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Key has Koutras pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras slips nicely into half guard.
Koutras trying to pass the guard but Key defending well.
Koutras is trying to control the action in half guard but Key is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koutras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koutras is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacinto Koutras hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Key gets caught napping as Koutras dives in and scores a takedown. Key manages to retain guard.
Key working a defensive guard but Koutras manages to pass into side control anyway.
Koutras taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working.
Koutras content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koutras wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Key throws a wild body kick that Koutras sees coming a mile off.
Koutras has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Key is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Key leaves Koutras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koutras takes the fight into the clinch.
Koutras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koutras manages to break the clinch.
Koutras shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Key is trying to force a seperation but Koutras has the dominant position.
Koutras tries to pull guard but Key holds him up against the cage and eventually Koutras drops back down to his feet.
Koutras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koutras is looking for a takedown.
Koutras pulls guard.
Key trying to control but Koutras is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koutras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koutras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Koutras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Key looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Koutras working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee asks Koutras politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Koutras prefers to stall for the moment though.
Koutras throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Koutras is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacinto Koutras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koutras tries for a kimura but Key is defending well.
Koutras is trying to get an arm triangle but Key is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Koutras with the ground and pound but Key regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Key blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koutras.
Koutras trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
Key avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koutras.
Koutras wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Koutras eventually gives up the hold.
Koutras tries to stand and escape but Key is controlling the position.
Koutras wants to pass to mount but Key is defending the position.
Key is not content to let Koutras control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Still in half guard, Koutras seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't active enough on the ground.
Key leaves Koutras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koutras.
Koutras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Key sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacinto Koutras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Allen Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Koutras fails with a takedown attempt.
Key pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacinto Koutras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Key napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koutras trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Koutras taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Koutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koutras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Koutras!
Our winner, Jacinto Koutras, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne comes to the cage accompanied by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Vult has chosen War Machine by KISS as his entrance music. Reinhart Vult will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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262 lbs
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222 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vult wants to clinch up but Virne keeps it at a distance.
Vult looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vult doesn't manage to clinch there - Virne circles away.
Virne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vult tries to clinch but Virne moves out of range.
Virne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vult rushes Virne and presses him up against the cage.
Vult pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vult looking to throw knees to the head but Virne is blocking nicely.
Vult lands a shoulder strike.
Virne lands a hook that snaps the head of Vult backwards.
Vult looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Virne has Vult pressed against the cage.
Virne swings wildly with an uppercut but Vult uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vult swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vult blocks an uppercut.
Vult is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Vult.
Virne tries for a takedown but Vult manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Vult - that landed with a thud.
Vult is stalling here.
Vult lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Virne tries to score a body lock takedown but Vult shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vult lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vult trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne missing with knees to the body.
Virne stalling against the cage.
Vult is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vult tries to clinch up.
Vult lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vult has closed the distance and engaged Virne in a clinch.
Virne blocks an elbow strike.
Vult lands a left hand.
Vult throws an elbow that misses.
Virne manages to break the clinch.
Virne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vult manages to avoid it.
Vult throws the left hand but Virne avoids the punch easily.
Virne is looking to clinch.
Vult throws a head kick that misses.
Vult connects with a right hand. Virne shakes it off.
Vult tries to bum rush Virne with a series of wild strikes but Virne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vult is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vult tries to clinch there but Virne circles away.
Vult wants to clinch but Virne slips to the side
and Virne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vult.
Vult lands with a right to the head.
Vult throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virnes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vult missing with knees to the body.
Vult lands a left hand that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vult as Virne tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vult throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vult has closed the distance and engaged Virne in a clinch.
Vult wants to break free but Virne has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vult tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne has Vult pressed against the cage, preventing Vult from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult drives through and clinches with Virne against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhart Vult dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Virne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vult lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Vult misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virne blocks an elbow strike.
Vult tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vult trying to control the position but instead, Virne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vult into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vult.
Vult fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vult misses with a punch on the inside.
Vult is trying to break the clinch but Virne has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vult is trying to maintain a safe position but Virne gets an underhook and turns Vult into the cage.
Virne swings wildly with an uppercut but Vult uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virne misses with an elbow strike.
Reinhart Vult seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vult fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vult pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vult lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Vult taking a breather.
Virne takes a shot to the head.
Virne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virne blocks the elbow strike.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne is trying to drag Vult to the mat but Vult just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vult lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virne or not.
Virne avoids a wild elbow strike from Vult.
Vult controlling the action here for a moment.
Vult avoiding damage as Virne throws knees to the body.
Virne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vult scores with a shoulder strike.
Vult avoiding damage.
Virne presses Vult against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vult lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Virne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vult avoids it.
Vult throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vult tries to break free but Virne pushes him back against the cage.
Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vult tries to sprawl but Virne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Virne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Virne wants to control but Vult is keeping him busy.
Virne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vult kicks Virne off and gets back to his feet.
Vult throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virne shoots in looking for a takedown but Vult manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vult tries to clinch but Virne is having none of it.
Vult wants to clinch.
A head kick from Vult lands but Virne takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reinhart Vult is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Vult.
Vult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinhart Vult seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vult will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vult has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virne tries to clinch but Vult is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne misses with a two punch combination.
Vult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhart Vult showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne'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. This is the final round!
Virne misses with a double jab.
Vult throws a big shot that misses.
Reinhart Vult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne is looking to clinch but Vult is avoiding it.
Virne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virne tries to clinch up but Vult circles away and keeps his distance.
Vult lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vult looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Virne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vult but Vult pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vult moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Virne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vult sprawls well. Vult wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virne gets slowly back to his feet.
Vult closes the distance and clinches.
Virne takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vult to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vult pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vult breaks from the clinch.
Vult stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vult wants it to stay on the feet.
Virne scores with a head kick. Vult tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Vult.
Vult closes the distance and clinches.
Vult lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virne.
Vult wants to stall.
Vult working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Vult.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vult breaks from the clinch.
Jarppi Virne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vult fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vult moves in looking to clinch but Virne pushes him off.
Vult gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vult gets through Virne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vult forces Virne back against the cage and clinches.
Virne is trying to push Vult away but Vult has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vult is trying to maintain a safe position but Virne gets an underhook and turns Vult into the cage.
Vult lands a left hand.
Vult digs a right hand into Virne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Virne's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Vult's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vult lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vult avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vult breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Vult.
Vult connects with a crisp jab.
Vult is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vult tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Vult.
Vult has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vult clinches with his opponent.
Vult is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Virne is trying to break free.
Virne prevents Vult from breaking the clinch.
Vult blocking some punches.
Vult lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virne or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vult has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vult just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Vult lands a damaging elbow.
Virne misses with a punch on the inside.
Vult lands a right hand that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Virne managing to block the knees to the body from Vult.
Vult works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vult darts in and clinches Virne up against the cage.
Vult misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vult has Virne pressed against the cage, preventing Virne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vult tries to circle away but Virne has him pinned against the cage.
Vult lands an elbow just above Virne 's eye.
Vult pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhart Vult comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vult winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhart Vult!
Reinhart Vult gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Gattuso sees coming a mile off.
Rusted misses with a head kick.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusted will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rusted fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusted.
Rusted throws a head kick that Gattuso semi-blocks.
Gattuso moves out of range of the body kick.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rusted throws a body kick that misses
and Gattuso counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso connects with a single shot there.
Rusted attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusted is defended easily by Gattuso.
Gattuso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rusted.
Gattuso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusted counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gattuso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rusted.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Gattuso wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rusted's guard.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted is trying to keep Gattuso in close.
Gattuso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rusted can't do much from the bottom here.
Rusted is not content to let Gattuso control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is looking to reverse the position.
Gattuso tries to score with some ground and pound. Rusted controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gattuso tries to score with some ground and pound. Rusted controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gattuso tries to score with some ground and pound. Rusted controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gattuso cracks Rusted with a big right hand but Rusted just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusted sneaks back into half guard.
Rusted has his hands clasped together around Gattuso's back. He's all about the action.
Rusted landing a few short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted wants to control but Gattuso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gattuso trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
Rusted looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gattuso trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
Rusted slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattuso scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rusted connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rusted.
Gattuso moves out of range as Rusted throws a body kick.
Rusted tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gattuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Rusted.
Rusted tries a head kick but it misses.
Rusted misses with a body shot
enabling Gattuso to counter with a crisp jab.
Rusted jabs at Gattuso's body.
Rusted swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rusted is trying to keep Gattuso in close.
Rusted keeping moving, preventing Gattuso from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gattuso controls the pace.
Rusted is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusted is retaining full guard.
Gattuso looking to sit in guard and control but Rusted gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gattuso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rusted puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in Grappling Pro Helsinki inform me that Rusted has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rusted.
Rusted lands a couple of elbows.
Jethro Rusted has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rusted wants to control from the top but Gattuso keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusted's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusted lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rusted looking to sit in guard and control but Gattuso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gattuso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Rusted not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but Rusted keeps moving.
Rusted working for a triangle but Gattuso defends it easily.
Gattuso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusted is keeping the position for now.
Rusted pulls Gattuso in close to prevent any damage.
Rusted working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gattuso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusted manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gattuso manages to get himself to full guard.
Gattuso is looking for a triangle here but Rusted uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rusted is working Gattuso over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A jab from Gattuso finds it's way through Rusted's defenses.
Rusted lands with a nice body kick.
Rusted shoots in and drives through. Gattuso sprawls well.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gattuso avoids the body shot from Rusted.
Jethro Rusted seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rusted throws a lazy body kick
and Gattuso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusted misses with a body shot
and Gattuso counters with a nice body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gattuso enables Rusted to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gattuso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rusted throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusted sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Gattuso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rusted escapes and throws Gattuso's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rusted is chipping away with strikes.
Rusted lands a few punches from side control.
Rusted tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gattuso is looking to regain half guard here but Rusted keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvatore Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gattuso keeps working.
Rusted throws an elbow but Gattuso slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gattuso wants to control but Rusted postures up.
Rusted lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Rusted crashes against the mat.
Rusted is trying to ground and pound but Gattuso uses the momentary lack of control by Rusted to regain half guard.
Rusted drops an elbow to the side of Gattuso's head.
Rusted not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rusted slips a nice elbow through Gattuso's hands, connecting with Gattuso's forehead.
Rusted throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gattuso to regain full guard.
Rusted loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rusted in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rusted throws a big elbow that misses.
Rusted wants to pass the guard but Gattuso is keeping the position.
Rusted controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattuso working for a triangle but Rusted defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rusted has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts's entrance music is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. A fine choice. Nelson has chosen One as his entrance music. Michael MacRoberts had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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33
147 lbs
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39
145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for MacRoberts.
MacRoberts lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
MacRoberts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. MacRoberts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Skyler Nelson has been cut.
MacRoberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
MacRoberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from MacRoberts. Those never looked like landing.
MacRoberts lands a right hook to the body.
MacRoberts lands a slapping body shot.
MacRoberts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacRoberts misses the jab.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacRoberts can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacRoberts misses with a few strikes there.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
MacRoberts is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacRoberts down to the mat. MacRoberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by MacRoberts's head coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacRoberts misses with a head kick.
Nelson avoids the body shot from MacRoberts.
Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacRoberts scores with a one two! Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
MacRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
MacRoberts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts clinches with his opponent.
MacRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson has MacRoberts pressed against the cage, preventing MacRoberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts misses with a few strikes there.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacRoberts rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacRoberts tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacRoberts's efforts to push away.
MacRoberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson tightens his grip and picks MacRoberts up, before dumping him to the ground. MacRoberts manages to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacRoberts dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working for a triangle but MacRoberts defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacRoberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson has his foot on MacRoberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacRoberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacRoberts gets to his feet. Nelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skyler Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacRoberts works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
MacRoberts connects with the punch.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacRoberts lands a slapping body shot.
MacRoberts lands with a right hand.
Michael MacRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacRoberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacRoberts. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacRoberts rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacRoberts scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
Nelson avoids the head kick by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacRoberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRoberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRoberts misses with a wild combination.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacRoberts.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacRoberts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacRoberts looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacRoberts. MacRoberts obviously looking to wear him down.
MacRoberts misses with a wild body shot.
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRoberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacRoberts misses with a low kick as Nelson jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by MacRoberts there.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacRoberts. That's going to slow Nelson down.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson blocks a head kick by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
MacRoberts lands a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from MacRoberts.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. MacRoberts fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! MacRoberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRoberts manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into MacRoberts's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skyler Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MacRoberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
MacRoberts connects with the punch.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacRoberts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. MacRoberts didn't expect that.
Nelson stops MacRoberts from standing up.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! MacRoberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRoberts manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into MacRoberts's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacRoberts is keeping the position for now.
Nelson advances to half guard.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
MacRoberts pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
MacRoberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead MacRoberts has recovered full guard.
Nelson prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! MacRoberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRoberts manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into MacRoberts's guard.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! MacRoberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRoberts manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into MacRoberts's guard.
Nelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacRoberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nelson has MacRoberts in his guard.
MacRoberts wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Michael MacRoberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacRoberts defends it easily.
MacRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacRoberts wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacRoberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skyler Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skyler Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed MacRoberts to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyler Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacRoberts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MacRoberts!
In his post fight interview, Michael MacRoberts gave a big smile as he said 'I wanna Knockout your mother, next!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Karlovsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Karlovsson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Karlovsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlovsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Karlovsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karlovsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jonas Karlovsson has been cut.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Karlovsson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Karlovsson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Karlovsson is keeping the position.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Karlovsson keeps moving.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karlovsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Karlovsson in his guard.
Karlovsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlovsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Karlovsson wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karlovsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karlovsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Karlovsson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlovsson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Garcia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Karlovsson is looking to defend but Garcia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Karlovsson! Garcia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Karlovsson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Garcia!
Our winner, Rodney Garcia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Control-You will crawl. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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40
280 lbs
20 - 17 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres!
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beam punching from mount but Torres doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Torres takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Beam isn't that keen on the idea.
Beam lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Henry Torres has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam with shots to the head and body - Torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Henry Torres's cut is getting worse.
Beam lands a big elbow.
Jeez, Henry Torres's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Torres's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Beam!
Post fight, Jim Beam took to the microphone: 'Yu'st got grappl'd'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ghanizadeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurokawa Kenji (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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193 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amir Ghanizadeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurokawa Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ghanizadeh's head.
We've been informed that Kenji has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ghanizadeh motions for Kenji to come forward. Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenji fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Ghanizadeh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ghanizadeh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kenji will feel that in the morning.
Ghanizadeh walks into a stiff left hand from Kenji.
Ghanizadeh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghanizadeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenji dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghanizadeh. That did some damage!
Kenji throws a leg kick but Ghanizadeh moved away.
Kenji misses with a hook.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghanizadeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenji stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghanizadeh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kenji scores with a leg kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses.
Kenji moves out of range of the body kick from Ghanizadeh.
Kenji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghanizadeh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenji.
Ghanizadeh misses with a head kick.
Kenji thuds his right hand into Ghanizadeh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kenji with a hook.
Kenji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurokawa Kenji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenji misses with a low kick as Ghanizadeh jumps back.
Kenji cracks the inside of Ghanizadeh's front leg.
Kenji shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghanizadeh ducks under a wild hook from Kenji.
Kenji lands a right hook to the body.
Kenji throws a low kick, looking for Ghanizadeh's leg but Ghanizadeh calmly moves out of range.
Ghanizadeh misses with a low kick as Kenji jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenji misses the target.
Kenji lands a jab.
Kenji lands a leg kick that knocks Ghanizadeh off balance momentarily.
Ghanizadeh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses.
Ghanizadeh throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh scores with a head kick. Kenji tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick but Kenji moves out of range.
Kenji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenji thows a leg kick but Ghanizadeh checks it
and Ghanizadeh counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenji looks to land a left hand but Ghanizadeh moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenji.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kenji checks a leg kick.
Kenji throws a front kick aimed at Ghanizadeh's knee but Ghanizadeh avoids it well.
Ghanizadeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kenji.
Ghanizadeh walks into a straight right hand from Kenji.
Ghanizadeh tries to land a front kick but Kenji steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ghanizadeh thumps Kenji with a low kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a sloppy head kick and Kenji moves out of range easily.
Ghanizadeh misses with a head kick.
Ghanizadeh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Kenji finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji throws a head kick that misses.
Kenji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghanizadeh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenji avoids the head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Kenji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghanizadeh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenji fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghanizadeh checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Kenji.
Ghanizadeh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenji scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghanizadeh avoids a kick to the body.
Ghanizadeh misses with a leg kick.
Ghanizadeh avoids the body shot from Kenji.
Kenji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghanizadeh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Kenji misses.
Kenji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghanizadeh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghanizadeh doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenji checks a leg kick.
Kenji throws a body punch but Ghanizadeh moves out of range.
Kenji throws out a loose jab but Ghanizadeh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghanizadeh takes one on the button.
Kenji checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghanizadeh gets a double leg takedown into Kenji's guard.
Ghanizadeh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurokawa Kenji'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.
Kenji throws a front kick aimed at Ghanizadeh's knee but Ghanizadeh avoids it well.
Ghanizadeh tries to score with a low kick but Kenji moves his leg out of the way.
Kenji misses the body punch
and Ghanizadeh counters with a low kick, right behind Kenji 's knee.
Ghanizadeh cracks the inside of Kenji's front leg.
Ghanizadeh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ghanizadeh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghanizadeh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenji misses the shot to the body.
Ghanizadeh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Kenji.
A big right from Kenji misses.
Good exchange - Kenji coming out on top.
Kenji throws the left hand but Ghanizadeh avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kenji misses the shot to the body.
Ghanizadeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghanizadeh scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji throws a solid leg kick but Ghanizadeh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenji.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses.
Kenji connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenji connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghanizadeh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kenji counters with a leg kick.
Ghanizadeh avoids the head kick by Kenji.
Ghanizadeh throws a nice head kick!
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenji lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ghanizadeh's sensitive parts.
Kenji scores with a head kick.
Kenji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenji lands a head kick!
Ghanizadeh is rocked!
Kenji misses with a hook. Ghanizadeh ducked under it nicely.
Oh Ghanizadeh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghanizadeh slips under a jab from Kenji.
Ghanizadeh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghanizadeh slips a straight right by Kenji.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghanizadeh.
Kenji throws a hook but Ghanizadeh avoids it easily.
Kenji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghanizadeh.
Crack! A monster head kick from Kenji and Ghanizadeh falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Kenji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurokawa Kenji!
After winning the bout, Kurokawa Kenji 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
196 lbs
25 - 23 - 1 |
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32
200 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarossa scores with a body shot.
A big left from Barbarossa misses.
Barbarossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Inn.
Inn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbarossa tries to avoid it but Inn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbarossa to the ground. Barbarossa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbarossa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbarossa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbarossa rushes Inn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbarossa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inn backwards.
Barbarossa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inn is working for takedown but Barbarossa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbarossa struggles to land a body shot inside as Inn controls his hands.
Inn tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbarossa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbarossa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbarossa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Inn or not.
Barbarossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa misses with a looping right.
Inn gets tackled into the cage by Barbarossa. Barbarossa maintains the clinch.
Barbarossa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inn.
Inn can't get the takedown.
Inn tries for a takedown but Barbarossa manages to get underhooks.
Inn has hold of one of Barbarossa's legs. Barbarossa is fighting the takedown attempt but Inn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barbarossa wants to improve his position but instead Inn has moved into half guard.
Inn wants to pass to mount but Barbarossa is defending the position.
Barbarossa wants to control but Inn is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbarossa tries to kick Inn off but Inn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Inn is looking to pass Barbarossa's guard but actually Barbarossa recovers to full guard.
Barbarossa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbarossa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barbarossa wants to control but Inn postures up.
Inn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbarossa, who protects the arm well.
Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbarossa has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn wants to control for a moment but Barbarossa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barbarossa trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbarossa is not content to let Inn control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Barbarossa dominated that round.
That's time! Inn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Inn drops his hands momentarily and Barbarossa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbarossa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbarossa lands with a right that hurts Inn. Inn looks to clinch but Barbarossa throws a short knee that drops Inn. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Frederick Barbarossa!
Frederick Barbarossa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
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152 lbs
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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
36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Acunia throws a front kick aimed at Surma's knee but Surma avoids it well.
Acunia is looking to chop away at Surma's legs.
Acunia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Surma cracks Acunia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Acunia throws a chopping leg kick but Surma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Acunia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Acunia is rocked!
Acunia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Acunia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Acunia throws out a leg kick but Surma moves out of range and Acunia only half commits.
Decent striking displayed by Acunia there.
Acunia seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Acunia.
Acunia lands with a straight right. Surma didn't see that one coming.
Surma looks to land a combination but Acunia avoids it well.
Surma throws a wild body kick that Acunia sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Acunia catches Surma right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acunia tests Surma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Surma misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Acunia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Acunia.
Surma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acunia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Surma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surma misses with a double jab
and Acunia counters with an outside leg kick.
Surma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acunia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
Acunia lands a head kick!
Surma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surma moves forwards but Acunia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Surma tries to clinch up.
Surma lands a two punch combo.
Acunia tries to land a front kick but Surma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Acunia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Acunia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acunia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Acunia.
Acunia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Surma.
Acunia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Surma's sensitive parts.
Acunia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Acunia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Surma.
A big right from Acunia misses.
Acunia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acunia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Acunia.
Surma tries to clinch there but Acunia circles away.
Acunia ducks under a wild hook from Surma.
Jab from Acunia.
VinniJay Acunia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surma clinches up with Acunia and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Acunia avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Surma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Acunia's brow.
Acunia tightens his grip and picks Surma up, before dumping him to the ground. Surma manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acunia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acunia trying to control the position from guard on top but Surma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Surma controls Acunia momentarily but Acunia frees himself.
Acunia won't allow Surma to sweep him here.
Acunia looking to pass the guard.
Surma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acunia.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acunia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acunia throws an elbow that misses. Surma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acunia's guard. Nice move by Surma!
Surma throws a big right hand that misses.
Surma trying to control but Acunia is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surma looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surma wants to control from the top but Acunia keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VinniJay Acunia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Acunia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Acunia here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Acunia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acunia connects with an inside leg kick.
Acunia throws the left hand but Surma avoids the punch easily.
Surma throws a body punch but Acunia moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Acunia.
Surma misses with an uppercut. Acunia saw that one coming.
Acunia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Acunia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
VinniJay Acunia is winning the standup battle so far.
Surma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acunia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acunia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Acunia looks for the body kick but Surma saw that one coming.
Surma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Surma moves in looking to clinch but Acunia pushes him off.
Surma misses with a hook. Acunia ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Acunia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Acunia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Surma checks the leg kick.
Acunia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Surma misses with a right hand
and Acunia counters with a left to the body.
Acunia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acunia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Musta Surma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acunia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Acunia can pounce on him.
Acunia tries to land a front kick but Surma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Acunia lands with an overhand left.
Acunia just misses with a punch to the body.
Surma lands a nice shot to the body.
Acunia throws a low kick but Surma avoids it.
Acunia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acunia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Acunia tenderised Surma's leg. Surma is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Surma.
That kick from Acunia tenderised Surma's leg. Surma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooh a lovely combination from Surma sends Acunia down but not out. Surma dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like VinniJay Acunia has been cut.
Acunia tries to improve position but can't.
Acunia sneaks back into half guard.
Surma trying to advance position but Acunia counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surma wants to control from the top but Acunia keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acunia wants to sweep but no luck.
Acunia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acunia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Acunia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acunia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Surma is bucking up trying to escape but Acunia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acunia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Surma regains half guard.
Acunia trying to pass the guard but Surma defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acunia throwing shots but Surma is blocking nicely.
Acunia is trying to work for a kimura but Surma is defending well.
Nice strikes from Acunia there.
Surma is defending against the submission attempts here by Acunia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acunia is looking for a kimura but Surma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acunia to get the leverage.
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 VinniJay Acunia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on VinniJay Acunia's cut.
That's time! Acunia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Acunia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Surma counters with a straight right hand.
Surma misses with a straight right.
Surma looks to land a left hand but Acunia moved out of range nicely.
Acunia cracks the inside of Surma's front leg.
Surma is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Acunia like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Acunia from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Surma!
Musta Surma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brah At Hammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brah At Hammed!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
At Hammed lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
The fighters circling - At Hammed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
At Hammed connects with a jab.
At Hammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
At Hammed throws the kick towards the body but De Noteboom avoids it.
A jab lands there for At Hammed.
At Hammed misses with a head kick.
At Hammed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Noteboom pinned against the cage. De Noteboom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
At Hammed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
At Hammed passes into half guard.
De Noteboom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
At Hammed is working for a kimura but De Noteboom is defending it quite comfortably.
De Noteboom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De Noteboom keeping moving, preventing At Hammed from controlling successfully.
At Hammed stopping the sweep attempt from De Noteboom.
At Hammed drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Noteboom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Noteboom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Noteboom!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Noteboom 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.
De Noteboom scoring with punches from side control.
At Hammed defending against the ground and pound.
At Hammed is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
At Hammed tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on At Hammed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound.
At Hammed is trying to get back to his feet.
At Hammed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into At Hammed's temple.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but At Hammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
At Hammed is looking for a sweep.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused At Hammed some visible discomfort.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
At Hammed is looking to reverse the position.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused At Hammed some visible discomfort.
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!
De Noteboom working the body and head with strikes.
At Hammed manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Noteboom's best efforts.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but At Hammed is having none of it.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed At Hammed's head.
At Hammed regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
At Hammed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
At Hammed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom is in close to At Hammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
At Hammed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom prevents At Hammed from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom trying to control but At Hammed is working from the bottom.
At Hammed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Noteboom works over At Hammed with some ground and pound from guard.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
At Hammed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for At Hammed.
At Hammed fails with a takedown attempt.
At Hammed misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as De Noteboom blocks the low kick.
At Hammed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
At Hammed scores with a sloppy right hand. De Noteboom should have avoided that one.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
At Hammed throws a nice inside leg kick.
At Hammed tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
At Hammed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range.
At Hammed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
At Hammed wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
At Hammed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for At Hammed with that takedown attempt.
At Hammed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
At Hammed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Noteboom is working away from the top position though.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
At Hammed tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
At Hammed trying to control here.
De Noteboom trying to mount his opponent but At Hammed defends it.
At Hammed manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
At Hammed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Noteboom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Noteboom is on top in guard.
At Hammed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
At Hammed goes for an armbar but De Noteboom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Noteboom.
At Hammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Noteboom passes into half guard.
At Hammed is pressing down on De Noteboom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
At Hammed looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
At Hammed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Noteboom defends it easily.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
At Hammed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Noteboom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Noteboom distracts At Hammed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
At Hammed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
At Hammed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Noteboom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
At Hammed throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from At Hammed.
A chopping leg kick lands by At Hammed.
At Hammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
At Hammed moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
At Hammed wants to clinch.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from At Hammed - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by At Hammed.
At Hammed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Noteboom as he avoids it easily.
At Hammed connects with a leg kick. De Noteboom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from At Hammed.
At Hammed lands a nice looking body shot.
At Hammed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
At Hammed is looking to clinch.
At Hammed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Noteboom's half guard.
At Hammed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
At Hammed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Noteboom is just riding it out for now. At Hammed eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
At Hammed seems to be working for a kimura but De Noteboom defends the submission attempt.
At Hammed wants to pass to mount but De Noteboom is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
At Hammed wants to work for an arm triangle but De Noteboom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to roll over but At Hammed keeps him under control.
De Noteboom manages to get to full guard.
At Hammed won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
At Hammed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Noteboom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Noteboom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. At Hammed manages to get himself to full guard.
At Hammed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
At Hammed trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom is working At Hammed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
At Hammed trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom cracks At Hammed with a solid left hand.
Royston De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom content to stall in guard here.
Brah At Hammed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
At Hammed controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brah At Hammed.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Royston De Noteboom!
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