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MMA Helsinki - 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamala Naamahaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naamahaara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kishore Kumar : Chuu Kar Mere Mann Ko kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
14 - 18 - 0 |
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239 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamala Naamahaara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naamahaara moves into the clinch.
Hatake stalls.
Naamahaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naamahaara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakashi Hatake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naamahaara is looking to slow Hatake down with leg kicks.
Hatake goes for a double leg but Naamahaara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naamahaara continues to drive forward.
Hatake tries to pull guard but Naamahaara won't allow it.
Naamahaara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hatake shoots for a takedown but Naamahaara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hatake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naamahaara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naamahaara wants to get back to his feet but Hatake drags him back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naamahaara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hatake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Naamahaara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hatake but great work by Naamahaara.
Hatake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naamahaara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Naamahaara.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Naamahaara working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Naamahaara is chipping away with strikes.
Hatake wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Naamahaara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naamahaara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hatake dives in for a single leg takedown but Naamahaara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naamahaara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hatake avoids the elbow strike from Naamahaara, against the cage.
Hatake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Naamahaara to keep the fight standing.
Naamahaara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naamahaara dodges the punch combination from Hatake.
Hatake throws a sloppy head kick and Naamahaara moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake 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.
A head kick misses from Naamahaara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naamahaara gets a clinch.
Naamahaara lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kakashi Hatake has been cut.
Naamahaara throws an elbow but it misses.
Naamahaara looking to throw knees to the head but Hatake is blocking nicely.
Naamahaara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naamahaara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatake.
Naamahaara lands an elbow just above Hatake 's eye.
Nice elbow from Naamahaara.
Hatake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naamahaara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatake blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatake tightens his grip and picks Naamahaara up, before dumping him to the ground. Naamahaara manages to land in guard.
Naamahaara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hatake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naamahaara stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Naamahaara tries to clinch there but Hatake circles away.
Hatake throws a nice looking combination but Naamahaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatake swats away the attempt to clinch by Naamahaara.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Hatake moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara misses with a body kick.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Naamahaara misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hatake wants to clinch up but Naamahaara keeps it at a distance.
Kamala Naamahaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Naamahaara.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Hatake moves out of range.
Naamahaara lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatake is looking to land body kicks.
Hatake swats away the attempt to clinch by Naamahaara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatake tries to close the distance and clinch but Naamahaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick
and Hatake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naamahaara thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamala Naamahaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hatake'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.
Naamahaara closes the distance and clinches.
Naamahaara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatake is defending well for now.
Hatake tries to pull guard but Naamahaara holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatake drops back down to his feet.
Naamahaara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naamahaara tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatake avoids the damage to the body.
Hatake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Naamahaara uses from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatake wants to stand and escape but Naamahaara is having none of it.
Hatake is looking for a triangle but Naamahaara pushes his legs off easily.
Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naamahaara is aware though and is defending well.
Naamahaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naamahaara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naamahaara counters with a big head kick but Hatake shrugs it off.
Naamahaara tries to clinch but Hatake is having none of it.
Hatake misses with a double jab
and Naamahaara counters with a head kick.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Naamahaara.
Hatake pushes Naamahaara up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Naamahaara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatake's defenses.
Hatake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naamahaara lands a nice elbow.
Naamahaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naamahaara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Naamahaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naamahaara is looking to land body kicks.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naamahaara blocks a head kick by Hatake.
Hatake shoots for a double leg takedown but Naamahaara sprawls well. He's pushed Hatake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naamahaara lands with a kick to the temple. Hatake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hatake tries to clinch but Naamahaara moves out of range.
Kamala Naamahaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Hatake moves out of range.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatake throws a sloppy head kick and Naamahaara moves out of range easily.
Hatake darts in looking for a takedown but Naamahaara gets double underhooks and turns Hatake into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hatake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatake tries to score a body lock takedown but Naamahaara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naamahaara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara lands a jab-cross combination.
Naamahaara slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hatake throws a body punch but Naamahaara moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hatake.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Naamahaara.
Naamahaara circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hatake drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Naamahaara follows Hatake to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamala Naamahaara!
A very excited looking Kamala Naamahaara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hecker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ultimate Warrior. MacRoberts has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
135 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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147 lbs
19 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker shoots in for a double leg but MacRoberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacRoberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hecker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hecker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Hecker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacRoberts keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
MacRoberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hecker drops back looking for a leg! MacRoberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRoberts manages to kick Hecker off! Hecker jumps back into MacRoberts's guard.
Hecker trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.
Hecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hecker landing some decent shots from guard.
Hecker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hecker trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
Hecker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Hecker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacRoberts tried to score with a low kick but Hecker checks it.
Hecker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Hecker.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the body.
Hecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacRoberts is trying to defend but Hecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hecker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hecker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacRoberts is looking to escape.
Hecker lands a big shot there that rocks MacRoberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hecker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hecker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hecker controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker wants to finish this one by submission but MacRoberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hecker.
Hecker won't let MacRoberts get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hecker landing strikes from the mount.
Hecker thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MacRoberts is now in Hecker's guard. A big mistake from Hecker there, giving up the dominant position!
Hecker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hecker scores with a nice right hand.
Hecker darts in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts gets double underhooks and turns Hecker into the cage.
Hecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hecker has MacRoberts pressed against the cage, preventing MacRoberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hecker has MacRoberts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hecker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacRoberts tumbling to the mat - Hecker dives into MacRoberts's guard.
Hecker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacRoberts dives on top into guard.
Hecker has a closed guard, preventing MacRoberts from standing up.
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hecker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacRoberts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacRoberts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hecker's guard.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker looking for a guillotine here but MacRoberts defends easily.
MacRoberts is stalling in the full guard.
Hecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacRoberts wants to get up but he can't break Hecker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hecker throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacRoberts uses it to pass to side control.
Hecker tries to bench press MacRoberts off him but MacRoberts keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is looking to take a break and control but Hecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacRoberts decides to stand back up. MacRoberts steps back and let's Hecker get back to his feet.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacRoberts tries to avoid it but Hecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacRoberts to the ground. MacRoberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hecker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hecker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hecker on the side of the head.
MacRoberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Hecker blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but MacRoberts sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
Hecker scores with a nice right hand.
Hecker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacRoberts did well to prevent Hecker getting side control.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet.
Hecker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hecker prevents MacRoberts from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hecker wants to take a breather but MacRoberts is having none of it.
Hecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts is refusing to be controlled, as Hecker sits in half guard.
Hecker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker is looking for a kimura but MacRoberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hecker to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacRoberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacRoberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacRoberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hecker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacRoberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacRoberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hecker throws out a loose jab but MacRoberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRoberts scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker with a poor takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacRoberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hecker.
MacRoberts has closed the distance and engaged Hecker in a clinch.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Hecker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacRoberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hecker. Hecker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hecker has MacRoberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacRoberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a looping overhand right but Hecker ducks down to avoid it.
Hecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacRoberts lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker goes for a double leg but MacRoberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacRoberts continues to drive forward.
Hecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacRoberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacRoberts is defending well.
MacRoberts gets underhooks to prevent Hecker's takedown attempt.
MacRoberts lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacRoberts cracks Hecker with a nice body shot.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hecker has a takedown stuffed.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hecker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker shoots and misses
and MacRoberts counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacRoberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hecker is rocked!
Hecker fails with the takedown.
MacRoberts is looking to clinch.
Hecker throws a hook to the side of MacRoberts's head but MacRoberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but MacRoberts sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hecker with a poor takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Hecker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
MacRoberts drops Hecker with a naaaaasty hook - Hecker is in real trouble here! MacRoberts dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael MacRoberts!
An intense looking Michael MacRoberts took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanna Knockout your mother, next!'.
The defeated Jeff Hecker had this to say: 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus Beefcake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake dodges the punch combination from Rytkonen.
Beefcake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Beefcake misses.
Rytkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rytkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rytkonen misses the shot to the body.
Rytkonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beefcake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rytkonen misses with the combination.
Beefcake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beefcake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beefcake lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Beefcake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rytkonen ducks right into an uppercut from Beefcake.
Beefcake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beefcake dodges the punch combination from Rytkonen.
Rytkonen lands a slapping body shot.
Rytkonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beefcake to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rytkonen throws a right and a left that Beefcake avoids nicely.
Beefcake lands a left and a right that send Rytkonen crashing to the mat, dazed. Beefcake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rytkonen is rocked!
It looks like Jouni Rytkonen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefcake thuds a left hand into Rytkonen's body.
Rytkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Beefcake finish him?
Rytkonen looks winded!
Beefcake cracks Rytkonen with a left hook right on the temple and Rytkonen goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Beefcake lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rytkonen is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Beefcake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kisame Hoshigaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshigaki needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Hoshigaki.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rickson Garcia has been cut.
Hoshigaki blocking some punches.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshigaki controls the action.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshigaki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Hoshigaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia throws a big uppercut that drops Hoshigaki! More strikes from Garcia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hoshigaki lies dazed against the cage as Garcia celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes into the arena with Funker Vogt "Arising Hero" blaring out of the sound system. Heiluu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kerrankin Tarpeekseen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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153 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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen is looking to clinch but Heiluu is avoiding it.
Allen 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.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heiluu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen fails with the takedown.
Heiluu pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Heiluu jumps guard but Allen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Heiluu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heiluu pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Heiluu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heiluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Heiluu's legs - danger averted.
Heiluu has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiluu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Heiluu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Heiluu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Heiluu wants to improve his position but instead Allen has moved into half guard.
Heiluu wants to get back to full guard.
Allen is trying to control. Heiluu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heiluu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heiluu has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Heiluu is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heiluu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heiluu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heiluu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Heiluu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heiluu trying to move into half guard but instead Allen has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heiluu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Heiluu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heiluu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Allen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Heiluu has tightened it up now! Allen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cassit Heiluu!
An out of breath Cassit Heiluu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ny Mandzusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Seal - Whirlpool. A fine choice. Ny Mandzusk struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tyler Wilson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ny Mandzusk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandzusk tries to clinch up.
Mandzusk stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandzusk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Mandzusk's guard.
Wilson 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.
Mandzusk wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyler Wilson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mandzusk throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Mandzusk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Mandzusk misses
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson jabs Mandzusk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ny Mandzusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandzusk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandzusk tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Mandzusk seems unphased.
Mandzusk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandzusk looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandzusk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson.
Mandzusk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle, before Wilson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mandzusk's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Wilson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tyler Wilson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Wilson waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rothstein (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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29
138 lbs
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140 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ichi Takeshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rothstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rothstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rothstein trying to control from the bottom.
Rothstein wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall.
Takeshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takeshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeshi looking for a submission but Rothstein manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rothstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Rothstein keeps moving.
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rothstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rothstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rothstein!
Rothstein working away.
Takeshi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Rothstein controlling the position.
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rothstein's best efforts.
Rothstein is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Rothstein wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rothstein in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arnold Rothstein.
Takeshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rothstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Rothstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rothstein trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to control but Rothstein is keeping him busy.
Rothstein tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rothstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothstein is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rothstein throws a front kick that sends Takeshi stumbling back into the cage.
Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rothstein showed some decent athleticism there.
Rothstein working over Takeshi with some ground and pound. Takeshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Rothstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeshi is not content to let Rothstein control the position.
Takeshi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rothstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rothstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Rothstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arnold Rothstein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rothstein looks for the body kick but Takeshi saw that one coming.
Rothstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Rothstein.
Rothstein defending well as Takeshi loads up on a big left hand.
Takeshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rothstein defending well though.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rothstein felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to control but Rothstein is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rothstein keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ichi Takeshi just wasn't active enough.
Takeshi dodges the punch combination from Rothstein.
Takeshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rothstein's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Rothstein keeps moving.
Takeshi is fighting to break Rothstein's control of his arms but Rothstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Rothstein.
Rothstein keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi postures up in Rothstein's guard and throws a big left but Rothstein blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rothstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rothstein counters with a left to the body.
Takeshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rothstein throws a head kick that misses.
Rothstein misses with a body kick.
Rothstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeshi.
Rothstein slips under a jab.
Rothstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi wants to control but Rothstein postures up.
Rothstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothstein is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takeshi's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arnold Rothstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takeshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takeshi misses with a hook.
Takeshi avoids the body shot from Rothstein.
Rothstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
A jab from Takeshi does it's job there.
Rothstein misses with a body shot.
Rothstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeshi.
Rothstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Rothstein misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeshi is defended easily by Rothstein.
Takeshi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rothstein did well to prevent Takeshi getting side control.
Takeshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Rothstein is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Ichi Takeshi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice defenses there by Rothstein.
Rothstein throws a body kick that misses.
Rothstein dodges the punch combination from Takeshi.
Rothstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothstein.
Rothstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Rothstein.
Takeshi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rothstein to the ground. Takeshi is now in Rothstein's guard.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Rothstein keeps moving.
Rothstein is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Rothstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takeshi duly obliges.
Takeshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rothstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut
and Rothstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rothstein jabs Takeshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rothstein dodges the punch combination from Takeshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothstein. Takeshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnold Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein looks for the body kick but Takeshi saw that one coming.
Rothstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rothstein is looking to land body kicks.
Rothstein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takeshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Rothstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Takeshi shrugs it off.
Rothstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arnold Rothstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Takeshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothstein lands with a nice body punch.
Rothstein is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt - Takeshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arnold Rothstein just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rothstein swinging wildly here.
Rothstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeshi.
Rothstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeshi scores with a punch to the head.
Rothstein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rothstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takeshi checks a leg kick.
Rothstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rothstein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takeshi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takeshi lands in his opponent's guard.
Rothstein is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Rothstein keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichi Takeshi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rothstein scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi slips a jab and a cross from Rothstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothstein moves forwards but Takeshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Takeshi with that takedown attempt.
Takeshi slips a jab and a cross from Rothstein.
Rothstein staying out of range there.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Rothstein lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takeshi throws a shot to the body.
Takeshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takeshi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rothstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rothstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takeshi is able to avoid easily.
Takeshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeshi connects with a jab.
Rothstein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Takeshi dodges the punch combination from Rothstein.
Rothstein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rothstein throws an elbow but Takeshi slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rothstein is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rothstein misses with the ground and pound.
Rothstein cracks Takeshi with a big right hand but Takeshi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.
Rothstein scoring with punches from side control.
Takeshi is trying to escape the position but Rothstein is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rothstein dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rothstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takeshi is out of range and Rothstein settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Rothstein as Takeshi shoots in.
Takeshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rothstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeshi somewhat.
Takeshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ichi Takeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rothstein is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi prevents Rothstein from improving his position.
Takeshi working over Rothstein with some ground and pound. Rothstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but Rothstein defending well.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Rothstein is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rothstein wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi is trying to control. Rothstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Rothstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothstein moves away.
Rothstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothstein.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rothstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takeshi avoids the body shot from Rothstein.
Takeshi scores with a takedown into Rothstein's guard.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rothstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takeshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rothstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi.
Rothstein controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rothstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takeshi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rothstein wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rothstein is in trouble now - Takeshi has advanced to mount!
Rothstein is looking to get to half guard.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rothstein is looking to escape.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi blocks Rothstein's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Rothstein to control.
Takeshi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeshi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Takeshi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rothstein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Rothstein!
Arnold Rothstein is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Arnold Rothstein, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karwowski has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
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30
214 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Velasqs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylwester Karwowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Velasqs misses.
Velasqs dips to his left and cracks Karwowski with an uppercut!
Velasqs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasqs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karwowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasqs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karwowski defends it well.
Karwowski actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasqs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasqs is working for a kimura but Karwowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Karwowski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Velasqs throws a strike but Karwowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski trying to keep a closed guard but Velasqs is proving a slippery customer.
Velasqs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karwowski's guard.
Velasqs prevents Karwowski from standing back up.
Velasqs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karwowski wants to get back to his feet.
Karwowski is looking to improve his position.
Velasqs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karwowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Karwowski is trying to maintain the position but Velasqs is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasqs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski is looking to improve his position.
Karwowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karwowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velasqs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasqs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasqs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karwowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasqs has managed to get both his arms back between Karwowski's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasqs prevents Karwowski from getting back to his feet.
Velasqs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasqs.
Velasqs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karwowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasqs.
Velasqs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Velasqs is working for a guillotine from mount but Karwowski frees his head quite easily.
Velasqs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karwowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Velasqs lands a big elbow.
Karwowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasqs has a good base and remains in mount.
Karwowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasqs is working away from the top position though.
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!
Karwowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasqs is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasqs prevents Karwowski from improving his position.
Velasqs seems to be working for a kimura but Karwowski defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasqs is looking to advance position but Karwowski won't allow it.
Karwowski manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasqs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karwowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasqs. That did some damage!
Velasqs connects with a looping right hand.
Karwowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasqs is just out of range.
Karwowski tries to bum rush Velasqs with a series of wild strikes but Velasqs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Velasqs does it's job there.
Velasqs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karwowski connects with a body shot that sends Velasqs's belly button to the back.
Karwowski misses the jab.
Velasqs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karwowski shoots in and bounces Velasqs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karwowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasqs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karwowski has managed to get both his arms back between Velasqs's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs working for a triangle but Karwowski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqs working for a triangle but Karwowski defends it easily.
Karwowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karwowski forces his way into half guard.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karwowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Velasqs is not content to let Karwowski control the position.
Karwowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasqs sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karwowski is pressing down on Velasqs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velasqs is holding on for now.
Velasqs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karwowski is looking for a kimura here.
Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski winds up and cracks Velasqs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karwowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Velasqs!
Velasqs is working to get back to half guard.
Velasqs regains half guard.
Velasqs is defending against the submission attempts here by Karwowski.
Sylwester Karwowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karwowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karwowski is trying to control. Velasqs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karwowski seems to be working for a kimura but Velasqs defends the submission attempt.
Karwowski is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karwowski connects with a nice short shot to Velasqs's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karwowski seems to be working for a kimura but Velasqs defends the submission attempt.
Karwowski slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylwester Karwowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karwowski misses with a body shot
and Velasqs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasqs stuffs the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Karwowski.
Velasqs is looking to reverse the position.
Velasqs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karwowski's best efforts.
Velasqs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karwowski pulls his head out easily.
Velasqs tries to get to full guard but Karwowski has control of the leg.
Velasqs manages to get to full guard.
Karwowski wants to control from the top but Velasqs keeps moving.
Velasqs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karwowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Velasqs.
Velasqs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karwowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karwowski cracks Velasqs with a big right hand but Velasqs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasqs wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Karwowski is working to tighten his grip on Velasqs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Velasqs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Karwowski is really squeezing tight and eventually Velasqs passes out! Karwowski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sylwester Karwowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sylwester Karwowski waved his t-shirt featuring VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mads Rosenkilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenkilde comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - 'Mother'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
223 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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207 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Rosenkilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu throws a hook to the side of Rosenkilde's head but Rosenkilde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosenkilde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosenkilde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rosenkilde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rosenkilde misses with a head kick.
Pheu Pheu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rosenkilde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosenkilde lands with a nice body kick.
Pheu Pheu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosenkilde throws out the jab.
Pheu Pheu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosenkilde.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but Rosenkilde moves out of range.
Rosenkilde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rosenkilde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pheu Pheu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pheu Pheu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pheu Pheu with a nice cross.
Rosenkilde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rosenkilde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pheu Pheu if he has to take too many more of those.
Pheu Pheu throws a lazy right hand but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Rosenkilde is predictable there
and Rosenkilde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mads Rosenkilde has been cut.
Rosenkilde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pheu Pheu shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosenkilde tries to sprawl out of it but Pheu Pheu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosenkilde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pheu Pheu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a right hand but Rosenkilde moved out of range.
Rosenkilde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pheu Pheu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pheu Pheu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pheu Pheu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pheu Pheu lands a really nice looking cross but Rosenkilde seems unphased.
Pheu Pheu throws a body punch but Rosenkilde moves out of range.
Rosenkilde throws a hook to the side of Pheu Pheu's head but Pheu Pheu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pheu Pheu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mads Rosenkilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Pheu Pheu.
Rosenkilde moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a right hand but Rosenkilde moved out of range.
Pheu Pheu shoots for a takedown but Rosenkilde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosenkilde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rosenkilde misses with a hook.
Rosenkilde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pheu Pheu lands with a cross.
Rosenkilde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosenkilde. Pheu Pheu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenkilde throws a chopping leg kick but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rosenkilde throws an overhand right that lands on Pheu Pheu's shoulder, as Pheu Pheu tries to avoid the shot.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Rosenkilde checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde misses with a body kick.
Rosenkilde thows a body kick. Pheu Pheu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pheu Pheu misses with a looping left.
Pheu Pheu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenkilde is just out of range.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pheu Pheu misses the shot to the body.
Rosenkilde lands a body shot.
A big left from Pheu Pheu misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Rosenkilde misses its intended target.
Rosenkilde stalks Pheu Pheu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pheu Pheu's face. Pheu Pheu staggers backwards, shaken.
Rosenkilde leaves Pheu Pheu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Rosenkilde dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rosenkilde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pheu Pheu throws out the jab.
Pheu Pheu throws a shot from downtown. Rosenkilde moves away and avoids it.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot.
Pheu Pheu digs a good hook to Rosenkilde's body.
Rosenkilde defending well as Pheu Pheu loads up on a big left hand.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick
and Rosenkilde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Pheu Pheu misses.
A big left from Pheu Pheu misses.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick but Rosenkilde moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu scores with a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosenkilde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a body punch but Rosenkilde moves out of range.
Rosenkilde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rosenkilde avoids the body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Rosenkilde slips a straight right by Pheu Pheu.
Rosenkilde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pheu Pheu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosenkilde on the side of the head.
Rosenkilde misses with a series of wild punches.
Pheu Pheu drives through and clinches with Rosenkilde against the cage.
I was talking to Rosenkilde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pheu Pheu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rosenkilde taking a breather.
Pheu Pheu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosenkilde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosenkilde fakes the leg kick and cracks Pheu Pheu in the body.
Pheu Pheu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Rosenkilde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Pheu Pheu.
Rosenkilde throws an overhand right that lands on Pheu Pheu's shoulder, as Pheu Pheu tries to avoid the shot.
Pheu Pheu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rosenkilde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pheu Pheu looks to throw the jab but Rosenkilde is out of range.
Pheu Pheu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pheu Pheu looking to sit in guard and control but Rosenkilde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pheu Pheu managing to control the position.
Pheu Pheu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheu Pheu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pheu Pheu wants to stand but Rosenkilde is controlling the position.
Pheu Pheu looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rosenkilde lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
Rosenkilde on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pheu Pheu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosenkilde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosenkilde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pheu Pheu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rosenkilde defends well and Pheu Pheu ends up having to push Rosenkilde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rosenkilde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosenkilde takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu pushes Rosenkilde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenkilde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosenkilde thumps Pheu Pheu with a low kick.
Rosenkilde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pheu Pheu lands with a hook. Rosenkilde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rosenkilde checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pheu Pheu swings widly with a right hand
and Rosenkilde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Rosenkilde's front leg with a kick but Rosenkilde checks it.
Pheu Pheu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pheu Pheu slips a jab from Rosenkilde.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pheu Pheu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde throws a sloppy head kick
and Pheu Pheu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Rosenkilde sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu takes a swing at Rosenkilde's ribcage but misses.
Pheu Pheu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenkilde is just out of range.
Pheu Pheu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pheu Pheu there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu needs to keep his hands up - Rosenkilde had a free shot at his head there.
That has opened up Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut even more.
Mads Rosenkilde is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosenkilde scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Pheu Pheu.
Nice body kick from Rosenkilde.
Pheu Pheu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde lands with an overhand left.
Rosenkilde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pheu Pheu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rosenkilde.
Mads Rosenkilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosenkilde 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.
Nice sprawl there from Rosenkilde as Pheu Pheu shoots in.
Mads Rosenkilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick
and Rosenkilde counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pheu Pheu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenkilde catches Pheu Pheu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rosenkilde throws a jab but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Rosenkilde keeps the fight on the outside.
Rosenkilde looks to throw the jab but Pheu Pheu is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rosenkilde.
Pheu Pheu goes for a double leg but Rosenkilde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosenkilde continues to drive forward.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosenkilde takes a shot to the head.
Rosenkilde breaks from the clinch.
Rosenkilde throws a hook to the side of Pheu Pheu's head but Pheu Pheu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosenkilde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosenkilde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenkilde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pheu Pheu's sensitive parts.
Rosenkilde fakes the leg kick and cracks Pheu Pheu in the body.
Rosenkilde throws a jab but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Rosenkilde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rosenkilde 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Rosenkilde!
Mads Rosenkilde decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kool Keith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keith misses with a straight right.
Keith throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Langerholc has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Keith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Langerholc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langerholc.
Keith misses the shot to the body.
Keith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Keith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keith throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keith throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Keith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keith is looking to wear down Langerholc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Langerholc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langerholc.
Keith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keith throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith misses with a body shot.
Keith takes a swing at Langerholc's ribcage but misses.
Kool Keith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langerholc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langerholc manages to avoid it.
Keith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langerholc manages to avoid it.
Keith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Langerholc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Langerholc's calf.
Keith shoots in but no luck this time.
Keith rushes Langerholc and presses him up against the cage.
Keith misses with the head strike.
Keith misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keith.
Keith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keith misses with a body punch.
Keith throws a head punch that misses.
Langerholc breaks the clinch.
Keith missing with a left hand there. Langerholc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith throws a low kick, looking for Langerholc's leg but Langerholc calmly moves out of range.
Keith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keith misses with a jab to the body
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keith is trying to stand up here but Langerholc is controlling him well.
Keith tries to get to full guard but Langerholc has control of the leg.
Langerholc throwing shots but Keith is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Langerholc is thwarting Keith's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kool Keith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Keith looks to score with a jab to the body but Langerholc is just out of range.
Keith throws a front kick aimed at Langerholc's knee but Langerholc avoids it well.
Keith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Keith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Keith is trying to control the position but Langerholc postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langerholc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langerholc scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Keith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Langerholc is looking to regain half guard here but Keith keeps moving and retains side control.
Keith throws an elbow but Langerholc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keith working the ground and pound from side control.
Keith working the ground and pound.
Langerholc tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith looks up at the clock and then as Langerholc takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langerholc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langerholc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langerholc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keith lands strikes from half guard.
Keith working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Langerholc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Langerholc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keith's back!
Keith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Keith is not content to let Langerholc control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Langerholc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Langerholc's back!
Keith is hanging on to Langerholc's back as he tries to escape.
Keith connects with a big shot to the side of Langerholc's head.
Keith keeps control of the position as Langerholc tries to break free.
Keith is trying to stick to Langerholc's back but Langerholc is turning into Keith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Langerholc.
Langerholc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keith pulls Langerholc in close to prevent any damage.
Keith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langerholc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Langerholc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langerholc being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kool Keith.
Keith shoots in for a takedown but Langerholc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langerholc moves away.
Keith fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Kool Keith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keith wants to clinch but Langerholc slips to the side
and Langerholc counters with a takedown into side control.
Keith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Langerholc with the ground and pound but Keith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Langerholc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keith's head.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langerholc.
Langerholc won't allow Keith to sweep him here.
Keith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keith looking to control.
Keith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Langerholc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Keith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Keith working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Keith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Keith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Keith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
Langerholc is still trying to improve position.
Keith is chipping away with strikes.
Langerholc parries the strikes from Keith easily there. Keith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Langerholc to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Langerholc takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Langerholc is trying to control Keith's posture but Keith avoids it.
Langerholc is looking to regain half guard here but Keith keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langerholc dodges the ground and pound from Keith.
Keith working the ground and pound.
Keith cracks Langerholc with a big right hand but Langerholc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Langerholc tries to improve position but can't.
Keith working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Keith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Langerholc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langerholc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keith's back!
Keith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keith is trapped and Langerholc is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Langerholc connects with a big shot to the side of Keith's head.
Keith breaks Langerholc's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Langerholc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langerholc 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.
Langerholc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keith trying to control but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Langerholc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keith has passed into half guard!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langerholc is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kool Keith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Keith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Langerholc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keith is keeping the position for now.
Keith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Langerholc tries to free his leg and advance position but Keith is retaining full guard.
Langerholc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Keith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Keith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keith slips a nice elbow through Langerholc's hands, connecting with Langerholc's forehead.
Langerholc works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keith throwing strikes from guard but Langerholc blocks nicely.
Langerholc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keith is one step ahead there.
Keith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Langerholc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Langerholc fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Langerholc scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langerholc lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Langerholc trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Langerholc cracks Keith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc with shots to the head and body - Keith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Keith tries to hold on but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc working for a guillotine from mount but Keith is in no mood to give up.
Keith is desperately trying to improve his position but Langerholc has a good base and remains in mount.
Langerholc lands a couple of good shots and Keith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Keith is in bad spot here.
Langerholc landing with strikes.
Langerholc is looking for the choke from the back position but Keith is controlling his hands well.
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!
Keith can't escape the position.
Keith is working hard here to advance position.
Langerholc has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Keith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith is covering up but some of the strikes from Langerholc are getting through and doing damage.
Langerholc missing with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Langerholc manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Langerholc avoiding Keith 's attempts to control his hands.
Keith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Keith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langerholc is trying to stick to Keith's back but Keith is turning into Langerholc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Langerholc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Langerholc blocks the body kick.
Keith tries to close the distance and clinch but Langerholc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Langerholc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Langerholc circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith misses with a leg kick
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith is trying to get back to full guard.
Keith has hold of Langerholc's hands but Langerholc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Langerholc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keith moves into full guard.
Langerholc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langerholc stays in close to Keith's body and controls the position.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Langerholc trying to move into half guard but instead Keith has managed to sweep!
Keith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langerholc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keith pushing down on Langerholc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking to control Keith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Langerholc avoid being mounted?
Keith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keith prevents Langerholc from improving his position.
Langerholc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith trying to control from Langerholc's half guard. Langerholc has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Keith wants to pass the guard but Langerholc is keeping the position.
Langerholc looking for a sweep. Not yet Langerholc, not yet.
Langerholc keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully.
Langerholc keeping full guard, as Keith tries to pass.
Langerholc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Langerholc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keith is in a horrible position here. Langerholc smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Langerholc avoids the attempt from Keith to control.
Langerholc cracks Keith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Langerholc.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keith is trying desperately to improve position.
Langerholc scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keith is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Langerholc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kool Keith!
Kool Keith retains his light heavyweight title!
Kool Keith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Davor Langerholc stepped up to the mic, saying 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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