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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ride of the valkyries. 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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215 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gavin Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikel Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgee wants to clinch up but Duff keeps it at a distance.
Duff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duff wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgee moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
Duff misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duff shoots in but Mcgee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duff lands in his opponent's guard.
Duff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Duff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgee has escaped and now he's on top!
Duff 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.
Mcgee throws an elbow that misses. Duff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcgee's guard. Nice move by Duff!
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Mcgee keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee working a defensive guard here.
Duff postures up in Mcgee's guard and throws a big left but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duff looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcgee is stalling in the full guard.
Duff is trying to control the position but Mcgee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duff is trying to control the position but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee wants to stand but Duff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duff has his foot on Mcgee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgee works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duff controlling Mcgee's posture.
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duff clinches up against the cage.
Duff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duff with a poor takedown
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duff somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcgee trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Mcgee wants to stand but Duff has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikel Mcgee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duff is looking to clinch but Mcgee is avoiding it.
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Duff.
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff wants to hold on but Mcgee pushes him away.
Duff is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcgee has a good base and remains in mount.
Duff holds on to Mcgee as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff wants to control but Mcgee is having none of it.
Duff is trying desperately to improve position.
Duff tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee controlling the position easily from mount.
Duff tries to hold on but Mcgee pushes him away.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Mcgee is taking a breather. Duff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Duff wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgee.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gavin Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Mcgee with that takedown attempt.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee fails with the takedown
and Duff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mcgee really felt that one!
Mcgee shoots for a takedown but Duff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gavin Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Mcgee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcgee tries to sprawl but Duff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Duff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duff wants to stand but Mcgee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Duff is working for a kimura but Mcgee is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is working for a kimura but Mcgee is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee is looking to control Duff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgee avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikel Mcgee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duff is defended easily by Mcgee.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgee leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duff misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff tries to clinch but Mcgee is having none of it.
Gavin Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mcgee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duff defends well and Mcgee ends up having to push Duff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgee is stalling here.
Duff jumps guard.
Duff trying to control the position.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Mcgee pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee 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.
Mcgee wanted to stand there but Duff had control of the position.
Duff has his hands on Mcgee's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgee!
Mcgee wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gavin Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgee wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Mcgee there.
Duff is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgee sits in half guard.
Duff wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mikel Mcgee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgee pulls his head out easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gavin Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nearly Failing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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212 lbs
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220 lbs
13 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nearly Failing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Failing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takaraivo keeps the fight on the outside.
Failing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takaraivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Failing tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing Failing back against the cage.
Failing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Failing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaraivo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nearly Failing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Failing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaraivo can't break the clinch.
Failing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Failing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Failing was well out of range. Poor timing from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Failing.
Failing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Failing tries to clinch there but Takaraivo circles away.
Failing blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Failing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takaraivo but Takaraivo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takaraivo clinches with his opponent.
Failing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Failing misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Failing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takaraivo's efforts to push away.
Takaraivo prevents the takedown attempt.
Takaraivo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Failing up against the cage.
Failing tries for a takedown but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks.
Takaraivo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takaraivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takaraivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Failing doesn't manage to clinch there - Takaraivo circles away.
Takaraivo thuds his shin into the meat of Failing's side.
Takaraivo throws a push kick but Failing slaps the foot to one side.
Takaraivo tries to land a leg kick but Failing saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Oooooh!!! Takaraivo has knocked Failing down with a huge combo! Takaraivo steps away and waves a wobbly Failing back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Nearly Failing has been cut.
Failing tries to close the distance and clinch but Takaraivo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takaraivo stuffs the takedown attempt from Failing. Failing gets slowly back to his feet.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Failing moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo lands a big head kick that sends Failing tumbling to the mat! Takaraivo takes a step backwards and waves Failing back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Failing is rocked!
Takaraivo and Failing are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Takaraivo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Failing into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Takaraivo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
A relieved looking Nyyrikki Takaraivo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). All Inn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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203 lbs
26 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, All Inn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausen cracks Inn with an open hand slap.
Inn takes one to the side of the head.
Clausen cracks Inn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Inn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clausen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clausen misses with a body shot.
Clausen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clausen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen prevents Inn from improving position.
Inn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Inn throws a strike aimed at the side of Clausen's head but Clausen avoids it well.
Clausen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clausen tries to get out of the position.
Inn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clausen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Inn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Clausen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn with shots to the head and body - Clausen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Inn looking to ground and pound but Clausen is blocking nicely.
Clausen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Inn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Inn with shots to the head and body - Clausen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clausen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inn on the ground.
Inn with shots to the head and body - Clausen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Inn wants to finish this one by submission but Clausen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Inn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clausen has left one of his arms exposed and Inn doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Clausen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). All Inn!
All Inn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erki Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raunio comes to the cage accompanied by The Drugs Don't Work. Turk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fischerspooner - Never Win (Benny Benassi remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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235 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erki Turk!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk tries for a takedown but Raunio circles away easily
and Raunio counters with a solid body kick.
Turk misses the jab.
Turk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raunio throws a head kick that misses.
Raunio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erki Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raunio has Turk up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Raunio.
Raunio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turk's elbow.
Raunio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raunio lands a nice shot to the body.
Turk is trying to drag Raunio to the mat but Raunio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio stops a takedown attempt from Turk.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turk 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.
Rauli Raunio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Turk.
A short left from Raunio.
I was talking to Raunio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raunio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turk's elbow.
Turk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turk wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
Raunio creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Turk's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Turk drops to his knees and Raunio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauli Raunio!
An out of breath Rauli Raunio 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkki Heimolainen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Heimolainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo defending well as Heimolainen loads up on a big left hand.
Rambo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rambo misses with a looping right.
Rambo walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Heimolainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erkki Heimolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo scores with a takedown into Heimolainen's guard.
Heimolainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Heimolainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo working some strikes from top position.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heimolainen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heimolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Heimolainen is keeping the position.
Heimolainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heimolainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heimolainen has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heimolainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heimolainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heimolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heimolainen wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimolainen keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rambo takes one to the chin there.
Heimolainen misses with a right hand
and Rambo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heimolainen's guard.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Heimolainen keeps moving.
Heimolainen looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rambo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Heimolainen has an active guard here but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Rambo trying to control the pace.
Rambo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo 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.
Heimolainen connects with a looping right hand.
Rambo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heimolainen!
Rambo working away.
Heimolainen tries to improve position but can't.
Rambo lands a few punches from side control.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimolainen keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Heimolainen 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.
Rambo scoring with punches and elbows.
Heimolainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the action but Heimolainen is working from the bottom.
Rambo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Heimolainen is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.
Heimolainen tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo lands a few punches from side control.
Rambo tries to move to mount but Heimolainen blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the action but Heimolainen is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen is looking for a sweep.
Heimolainen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimolainen can do to turn this around?
Rambo trying to control the position but Heimolainen is working away.
Rambo grinds an elbow into Heimolainen's temple.
Heimolainen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Heimolainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Heimolainen is defending well.
Heimolainen regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Heimolainen is defending well.
Heimolainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rambo landing some decent shots from guard.
Heimolainen wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Heimolainen is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
Heimolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimolainen is retaining full guard.
Rambo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rambo cracks Heimolainen with a solid left hand.
Rambo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heimolainen is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimolainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rambo defends it easily.
Rambo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Heimolainen throws an overhand right that lands on Rambo's shoulder, as Rambo tries to avoid the shot.
Rambo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heimolainen's guard.
Rambo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heimolainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heimolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rambo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heimolainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rambo, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heimolainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Heimolainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heimolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sambo Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rambo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heimolainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rambo has managed to get both his arms back between Heimolainen's legs - danger averted.
Rambo landing some decent shots from guard.
Heimolainen striking off his back but it's not causing Rambo any problems.
Rambo advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rambo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Heimolainen is defending well.
Erkki Heimolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rambo controlling the action here.
Rambo is pressing down on Heimolainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heimolainen is holding on for now.
Heimolainen is looking to improve his position.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen is looking to improve his position.
Sambo Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Heimolainen misses the target.
Rambo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heimolainen is trying to defend but Rambo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Heimolainen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rambo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sambo Rambo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rambo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Rambo!
A relieved looking Sambo Rambo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride Theme. Edward McLauglin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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208 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward McLauglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLauglin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Batista Da Silva throws a right and a left that McLauglin avoids nicely.
McLauglin connects with the punch.
McLauglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Batista Da Silva tries for a takedown but McLauglin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McLauglin scores with a punch to the head.
McLauglin connects with a high kick.
Batista Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista Da Silva fails with the takedown
and McLauglin counters with a nice body kick.
McLauglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batista Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Batista Da Silva is blocking nicely.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batista Da Silva is keeping busy.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Batista Da Silva is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLauglin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLauglin keeps Batista Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
McLauglin tests Batista Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLauglin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista Da Silva dodges the punch combination from McLauglin.
Batista Da Silva misses with a looping right.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batista Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batista Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
Batista Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batista Da Silva tries to clinch but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batista Da Silva. Batista Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLauglin missing with a left hand there. Batista Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLauglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by McLauglin.
McLauglin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as McLauglin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batista Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
McLauglin staying out of range there.
McLauglin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edward McLauglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLauglin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batista Da Silva eats them both and turns towards McLauglin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batista Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - McLauglin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edward McLauglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva.
McLauglin avoids a kick to the body.
McLauglin tests Batista Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batista Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Batista Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but McLauglin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batista Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Batista Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batista Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
McLauglin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Batista Da Silva controls his hands.
McLauglin stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McLauglin obliges.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Batista Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Batista Da Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but McLauglin gets an underhook and turns Batista Da Silva into the cage.
McLauglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Batista Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
McLauglin pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin misses with some punches.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batista Da Silva can't break the clinch.
McLauglin taking a breather.
McLauglin lands a body punch.
McLauglin misses with a knee to the head.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Batista Da Silva is blocking nicely.
McLauglin stalling the fight.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin 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.
McLauglin clinches up with Batista Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
McLauglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batista Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLauglin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLauglin tries to stall but Batista Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLauglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Batista Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but Batista Da Silva blocks with his arms.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but Batista Da Silva blocks with his arms.
McLauglin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Batista Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batista Da Silva's hands.
Batista Da Silva lands with a good body shot.
Batista Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLauglin defends well and Batista Da Silva ends up having to push McLauglin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin stalls.
McLauglin connects with a knee to the head.
Batista Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but McLauglin has double underhooks.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Batista Da Silva is blocking nicely.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batista Da Silva is keeping busy.
Batista Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edward McLauglin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLauglin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Batista Da Silva backs up against the cage.
McLauglin stuffs the takedown attempt from Batista Da Silva. Batista Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
McLauglin tries to clinch up.
McLauglin slips under a jab.
Batista Da Silva shoots in and drives through. McLauglin sprawls well.
Edward McLauglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva misses with a left hand
and McLauglin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLauglin looks to throw the jab but Batista Da Silva is out of range.
Batista Da Silva throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with McLauglin, looking for a takedown. Batista Da Silva pushes McLauglin against the cage but McLauglin circles to the side and manages to break the 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!
Batista Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends McLauglin's belly button to the back.
McLauglin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLauglin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batista Da Silva is looking to clinch but McLauglin is avoiding it.
Batista Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLauglin defends it nicely.
Batista Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Batista Da Silva cracks a nice hook into McLauglin's ribs.
Batista Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batista Da Silva blocks the body kick.
McLauglin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batista Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but McLauglin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva prevents a body shot from McLauglin.
Batista Da Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLauglin walks away with a smile on his face. Batista Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McLauglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batista Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Edward McLauglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLauglin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batista Da Silva up against the cage.
McLauglin scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLauglin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLauglin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McLauglin misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batista Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLauglin lands an uppercut.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batista Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but McLauglin won't allow it.
McLauglin slowing the pace effectively.
McLauglin taking a breather.
McLauglin seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Batista Da Silva is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Batista Da Silva is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McLauglin rushes Batista Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
McLauglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Batista Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauglin gets through Batista Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista Da Silva's face.
McLauglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batista Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batista Da Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McLauglin uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLauglin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLauglin has managed to get both his arms back between Batista Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
McLauglin tries to free his leg and advance position but Batista Da Silva is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batista Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLauglin is one step ahead there.
McLauglin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Batista Da Silva on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista Da Silva 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.
McLauglin works his way to full guard. Good work.
McLauglin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin controlling Batista Da Silva's posture.
Batista Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauglin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batista Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauglin keeping full guard, as Batista Da Silva tries to pass.
Batista Da Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edward McLauglin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batista Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin controls Batista Da Silva momentarily but Batista Da Silva frees himself.
Batista Da Silva is looking to stand up but McLauglin won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batista Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLauglin rather than just go for the knockout.
McLauglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva tries to clinch but McLauglin moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLauglin sprawls well. McLauglin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batista Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
McLauglin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batista Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLauglin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLauglin wants to clinch.
Batista Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batista Da Silva checks it well.
Nice takedown defense from McLauglin. No joy for Batista Da Silva on that attempt.
McLauglin connects with a body shot.
Batista Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLauglin circles away.
Edward McLauglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLauglin stuffs the takedown attempt from Batista Da Silva. Batista Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Batista Da Silva walks into a stiff left hand from McLauglin.
McLauglin clinches with his opponent.
McLauglin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauglin landing knees to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batista Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Batista Da Silva controls his hands.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but Batista Da Silva blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward McLauglin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLauglin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward McLauglin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo tries for a takedown but De Payens circles away easily
and De Payens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hemmo misses with a takedown
and De Payens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hemmo shoots for a takedown but De Payens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo with a poor takedown
and De Payens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Payens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hemmo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
De Payens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Payens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Hemmo controls his hands.
De Payens tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that De Payens has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
De Payens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hemmo takes a shot to the head.
Hemmo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Payens walks away with a smile on his face. Hemmo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Payens looks to land a combination but Hemmo avoids it well.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
Hemmo misses with a takedown attempt
and De Payens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Payens tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmo avoids the damage to the body.
De Payens misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Hemmo managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
De Payens slows down the pace here.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Payens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hemmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hemmo with a poor takedown
and De Payens counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hemmo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Payens just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Payens manages to break the clinch.
Hemmo misses with a wild combination.
Hugues De Payens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. De Payens tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Payens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by De Payens - just one landing.
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
De Payens digs a good body shot into Hemmo's ribs.
De Payens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hemmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hemmo gets a double leg takedown into De Payens's guard.
De Payens managing to control the position.
De Payens is trying to keep Hemmo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens pulls Hemmo in close to his closed guard and prevents Hemmo from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Payens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hemmo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
De Payens pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Payens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! De Payens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hemmo misses with a body punch
and De Payens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hemmo is defended easily by De Payens.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmo is just out of range.
Hemmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Payens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Payens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?
Hemmo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Payens walks away with a smile on his face. Hemmo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling De Payens to counter with a crisp jab.
De Payens tests Hemmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hemmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Payens is fending him off so far but Hemmo persists. Nope, De Payens circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Payens. That's going to slow Hemmo down.
De Payens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemmo misses with a takedown
and De Payens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Payens scores with the left hand. Hemmo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Payens works the jab nicely.
Hemmo throws a hook but De Payens avoids it easily.
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hemmo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but De Payens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Payens tries to bench press Hemmo off him but Hemmo keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to control but De Payens is keeping him busy.
De Payens holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hemmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Payens keeps working.
Hemmo tries for a kimura but De Payens is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Payens tries to buck Hemmo off but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo misses with the ground and pound.
De Payens can't do much from the bottom here.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but De Payens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens tries to improve position but can't.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but De Payens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Payens is looking for a sweep.
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on De Payens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hemmo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Payens wants to control but Hemmo postures up.
De Payens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Payens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Payens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Payens is staying active underneath Hemmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Payens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemmo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Payens has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
Hemmo wants to take a breather but De Payens is having none of it.
Paha Hemmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Payens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hemmo.
Hemmo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Hemmo is controlling well.
De Payens trying to hold on to Hemmo's head to control him but Hemmo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
De Payens controlling Hemmo's posture.
De Payens looking to control.
De Payens keeping full guard, as Hemmo tries to pass.
Hemmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hemmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo pushing down on De Payens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Payens trying to control from the bottom.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but De Payens defending well.
De Payens controlling the position for now.
Hemmo is thwarting De Payens's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo is nestled in close to De Payens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Payens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemmo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Hemmo is controlling well.
De Payens is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hemmo seems to be working for a kimura but De Payens defends the submission attempt.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Payens trying to control from the bottom.
De Payens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from De Payens.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
De Payens wants to sweep here but Hemmo controlling him for the moment.
De Payens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens controlling Hemmo's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Payens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hemmo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Payens to the mat! De Payens manages to get full guard.
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
De Payens controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens trying to control the position.
De Payens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Payens 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo looking to control.
De Payens trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Payens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Payens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hemmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Payens has managed to get both his arms back between Hemmo's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing De Payens from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Hemmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Payens 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! I say to Hemmo, you were a worthy opponent but I am revitalized, my mind is expanding rapidly and nothing will stop my ascent! One love! Broken Halo!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
38 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Runkman misses.
Runkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Runkman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolmiokuristus gets a double leg takedown into Runkman's guard.
Runkman 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.
Runkman has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Runkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Runkman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runkman keeps trying to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus is putting a hurting on Runkman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kolmiokuristus working the body and head with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Runkman down.
Runkman is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus working the body and head with strikes.
Runkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Runkman gets back to half guard.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but Runkman defending well.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura but Runkman is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands strikes from half guard.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus moves nicely into side control.
Runkman is trying to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runkman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kolmiokuristus is working Runkman over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus lands an elbow.
Kolmiokuristus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Runkman is looking for a sweep.
Runkman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolmiokuristus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman looking for submissions off his back.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus lands strikes from half guard.
Runkman has hold of Kolmiokuristus's hands but Kolmiokuristus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Runkman wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Runkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Runkman with a solid left hand.
Runkman trying to control the position.
Runkman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Runkman can't keep his opponent in guard - Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolmiokuristus is nestled in close to Runkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Runkman from improving his position.
Runkman is still trying to improve position.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kolmiokuristus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Runkman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolmiokuristus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolmiokuristus's back!
Runkman tries to get the hooks in deep but Kolmiokuristus pushed the leg off.
Runkman keeps control of the position as Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkman looking for the choke but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus just trying to survive but Runkman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolmiokuristus feints and as Runkman raises his hands in defense, Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolmiokuristus is aware though and is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus works over Runkman with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working Runkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kolmiokuristus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runkman can do to turn this around?
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Runkman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkman has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Kolmiokuristus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Runkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmiokuristus manages to get himself to full guard.
Runkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus has wrist control.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Runkman controlling him for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runkman defends well.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runkman is one step ahead there.
Runkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus has wrist control.
Runkman looking to pass the guard.
Runkman stands and throws Kolmiokuristus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kolmiokuristus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Runkman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolmiokuristus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Runkman off and has taken his back!
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kolmiokuristus.
Runkman turns into Kolmiokuristus and is now in his guard.
Runkman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runkman's guard.
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!
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Runkman from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmiokuristus lands a nice short elbow.
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. Kolmiokuristus connects with a nice short shot to Runkman's temple.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Runkman from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmiokuristus lands a nice short elbow.
Kolmiokuristus wants to take a breather but Runkman is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runkman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolmiokuristus pulls his head out easily.
Kolmiokuristus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Runkman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Runkman tries to get to full guard but Kolmiokuristus has control of the leg.
Kolmiokuristus lands with a punch from half guard.
Runkman actively working from the bottom here.
Kolmiokuristus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Runkman is just riding it out for now. Kolmiokuristus eventually gives up the hold.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second 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.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a body shot.
Runkman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Runkman throws a right hand that Kolmiokuristus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolmiokuristus also avoids with ease.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Runkman's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working Runkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Runkman working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Runkman 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is in close to Runkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Runkman blocks nicely.
Runkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Runkman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runkman's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Runkman gets back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Runkman is in trouble now - Kolmiokuristus has advanced to mount!
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot to the head.
Runkman taking shots to the head.
Runkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with strikes but Runkman is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kolmiokuristus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Runkman is rocked!
Kolmiokuristus lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Runkman! Kolmiokuristus sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Runkman and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus retains his light heavyweight title!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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