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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



172 cm
41
130 lbs
18 - 28 - 0
180 cm
40
145 lbs
16 - 24 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspenia lands a jab.

Aspenia forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.

Aspenia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Aspenia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Aspenia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aspenia 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.
Aspenia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aspenia.
Aspenia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Aspenia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aspenia lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia tries to stand and escape but Nelson is controlling the position.

Aspenia stands up from half guard.

Aspenia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aspenia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nelson is tightening it up a little... Aspenia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aspenia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aspenia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Skyler Nelson!
Skyler Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Piltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varian Wyrnn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piltz comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Me Now. 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!



180 cm
31
192 lbs
17 - 16 - 0
188 cm
33
200 lbs
20 - 11 - 1
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry


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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 Sydney, Mark Piltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Varian Wyrnn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piltz throws a body shot but no joy.
Piltz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Piltz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyrnn manages to avoid it.
Piltz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wyrnn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Piltz's knee momentarily.
Piltz throws a series of punches but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Wyrnn lands a nice shot to the body.
Piltz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Piltz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wyrnn fakes the leg kick and cracks Piltz in the body.
Wyrnn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piltz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wyrnn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wyrnn misses with a head kick.
Piltz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piltz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Piltz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyrnn throws a nice looking combination but Piltz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piltz misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piltz looks to land a body kick but Wyrnn moved away.
Varian Wyrnn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Piltz catches Wyrnn right on the button with a cross.
Piltz throws a series of punches but Wyrnn avoids them all with ease.
Piltz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn throws a sloppy head kick and Piltz moves out of range easily.
Piltz misses with a two punch combination.
Wyrnn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Piltz misses with a body shot.
Wyrnn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wyrnn works Piltz's body with a nice hook.
Wyrnn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Piltz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piltz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyrnn lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piltz throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wyrnn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piltz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wyrnn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn misses with a kick to the body.
Wyrnn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Piltz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Piltz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wyrnn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wyrnn slips under a jab from Piltz.
Wyrnn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Wyrnn moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wyrnn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wyrnn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wyrnn pushes Piltz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn misses with some punches.
Piltz misses with the head strike.
Piltz misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn lands a left hand.
Wyrnn lands a nice uppercut.
Piltz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piltz effectively controlling the action here.

Wyrnn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piltz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wyrnn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wyrnn lands the left hand.
Wyrnn connects with a body shot.
Wyrnn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piltz is looking to score with low kicks.
Wyrnn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wyrnn scores with a leg kick.
Piltz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wyrnn.
Piltz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Piltz misses with a series of wild punches.
Wyrnn lands with a kick to the temple. Piltz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wyrnn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piltz connects with a body shot that sends Wyrnn's belly button to the back.

Piltz drives through and clinches with Wyrnn against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyrnn has a couple of punches blocked by Piltz.
Wyrnn blocks an elbow strike.
Wyrnn lands a hook that snaps the head of Piltz backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Varian Wyrnn 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.


Left hook, right uppercut from Wyrnn.
Piltz misses with a looping right.
Wyrnn lunges at Piltz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Piltz's hand.
Wyrnn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Piltz misses with a double jab
and Wyrnn counters with a nice body shot.
Wyrnn scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Piltz.
Wyrnn cracks Piltz with an open hand slap.
Wyrnn misses with a few strikes there.
Wyrnn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piltz slips a jab from Wyrnn.
Piltz misses with a combination
and Wyrnn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wyrnn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrnn misses the shot to the body.
Wyrnn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piltz throws a head kick that misses.
Wyrnn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wyrnn misses the shot to the body.
Wyrnn misses with a wild body shot.
Wyrnn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyrnn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Piltz misses with an uppercut.
Piltz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wyrnn back to the cage. Piltz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wyrnn doesn't manage to clinch there - Piltz circles away.

Wyrnn darts in and clinches Piltz up against the cage.
Wyrnn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piltz.
Piltz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz is trying to stall.
Wyrnn has a couple of punches blocked by Piltz.
Piltz misses with some punches.
Piltz tries to land knees in the clinch but Wyrnn avoids the damage to the body.

Wyrnn breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piltz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wyrnn works Piltz's body with a nice hook.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick but Piltz moved away.
Piltz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyrnn.
Piltz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wyrnn can pounce on him.
Piltz misses with the combination.
Piltz thumps Wyrnn with a low kick.
Wyrnn misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piltz blocks a head kick by Wyrnn.
Piltz tries to clinch up.
Piltz needs to keep his hands up - Wyrnn had a free shot at his head there.
Wyrnn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piltz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyrnn moves away.

Wyrnn closes the distance and clinches.
Wyrnn lands with a short shot to the head.
Piltz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Wyrnn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wyrnn feints and then cracks Piltz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Piltz down.
Wyrnn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wyrnn scores with a push kick.
Wyrnn tries a head kick but it misses.
Piltz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piltz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn looks to score with a jab to the body but Piltz is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piltz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyrnn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wyrnn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piltz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Wyrnn.
Piltz moves out of range of the leg kick from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn throws a hook but Piltz avoids it easily.
Piltz throws a nice looking combination but Wyrnn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piltz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyrnn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wyrnn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Piltz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wyrnn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piltz doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Varian Wyrnn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Piltz moves away from the strike by Wyrnn.

Wyrnn takes the fight into the clinch.

Piltz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piltz misses with a series of wild punches.
Piltz throws a low kick but Wyrnn moves out of range easily.
Wyrnn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Piltz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crunch! Wyrnn slams his shin into Piltz's torso.
Wyrnn wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyrnn throws an overhand right that lands on Piltz's shoulder, as Piltz tries to avoid the shot.
Piltz misses with a left hand
and Wyrnn counters with a series of strikes. Piltz will be more careful next time no doubt.

Wyrnn closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piltz gets through Wyrnn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wyrnn lands with a right to the head.

Wyrnn breaks from the clinch.
Piltz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Piltz misses with a few strikes there.
Wyrnn motions for Piltz to come forward. Wyrnn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mark Piltz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piltz misses with a leg kick
and Wyrnn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wyrnn misses with a head kick.
Wyrnn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wyrnn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piltz.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick but Piltz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Piltz misses with the combination.
Piltz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varian Wyrnn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wyrnn jabs at Piltz's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyrnn lands a nice shot to the body.
Piltz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wyrnn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piltz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyrnn slips a straight right by Piltz.
Piltz avoids the head kick by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Piltz.
Piltz throws a right and a left that Wyrnn avoids nicely.
Varian Wyrnn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyrnn lands a high kick!
Piltz lands the left hand.
Wyrnn throws a right and a left that Piltz avoids nicely.
Piltz tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piltz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyrnn.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick
and Piltz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyrnn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Piltz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wyrnn counters with a leg kick.
Wyrnn thuds his shin into the meat of Piltz's side.
Piltz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyrnn circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyrnn cracks the inside of Piltz's front leg.
Wyrnn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piltz misses with a wild body shot.
Piltz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wyrnn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wyrnn thuds his shin into the meat of Piltz's side.
Mark Piltz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piltz throws a series of punches but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piltz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piltz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyrnn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piltz.
Wyrnn connects with a crisp jab.
Wyrnn stuns Piltz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Piltz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piltz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Piltz misses with an uppercut.

Wyrnn darts in and clinches Piltz up against the cage.
A short right from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wyrnn dodges an elbow strike from Piltz.
A short uppercut from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Varian Wyrnn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wyrnn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Varian Wyrnn!

Varian Wyrnn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Mark Piltz stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's a hard lot of fighters out here in Steel Penn. I'll be back in a ring soon enough.'.
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's entrance music is Walk by Pantera. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!



180 cm
32
205 lbs
21 - 27 - 0
191 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 1
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 21 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santana sprawls well initially but Guy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santana is trying to stand up here but Guy is controlling him well.
Guy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guy looks to land a strike but Santana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santana dives on top into guard.

Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy striking off his back but it's not causing Santana any problems.
Guy is looking to sweep but instead, Santana has passed into half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana tries to stand and escape but Guy is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santana decides to stand up.

Guy dives in and scores a takedown into Santana's guard.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guy won't allow Santana to get back to his feet.
Guy 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.

Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santana dives on top into guard.

Guy looking to control.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guy is proving hard to escape from.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guy is trying to hold Santana in close to prevent damage but Santana has managed to pass into half guard.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guy gets back to full guard.

Santana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guy, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Santana throws a lazy uppercut

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guy prevents Santana from standing back up.

Guy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Guy seems to be looking for submissions.

Santana kicks Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Santana catches Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ricardo Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy looks for a takedown but Santana sprawls well.
Santana lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana's corner calls for a 1-2. Santana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santana misses with a hook to the body
and Guy counters with a nice body kick.
Guy shoots in but Santana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Santana.
Santana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guy's head.

It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Santana leaves Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santana missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Santana there.
Guy dives in for a single leg takedown but Santana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santana tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Guy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on That Guy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Santana moves into range and connects with a jab.

Guy forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.
Santana misses with some punches.
Guy looking for a takedown.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Santana breaks the clinch.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santana throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana connects with a right hand. Guy shakes it off.
Santana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Guy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Guy is rocked!
Guy shoots in but Santana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santana as he jumps to the side.
Santana sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Guy's defenses. It connects perfectly with Guy's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Santana!
The defeated That Guy had this to say: 'Sorry guys, I'll come back better next time!'.
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi comes to the cage accompanied by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Zhuo has chosen Kung Fu You as his entrance music. Hois Kreisi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zhao Zhuo's chin.



182 cm
33
178 lbs
17 - 10 - 1
184 cm
33
177 lbs
25 - 17 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown but Kreisi shows good takedown defense.
Zhuo digs a good hook to Kreisi's body.

Kreisi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kreisi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zhuo defending against the ground and pound.
Zhuo throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Zhuo stops Kreisi from passing to mount.
Zhuo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kreisi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhuo wants to control but Kreisi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zhuo is trying to get back to full guard.

Kreisi is trying to work for a kimura but Zhuo is defending well.

Kreisi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhuo is just riding it out for now. Kreisi eventually gives up the hold.
Zhuo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kreisi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kreisi's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zhuo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kreisi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kreisi takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Kreisi fending off the submission attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo doesn't have the hooks in and Kreisi manages to turn into his guard.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Kreisi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreisi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreisi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreisi trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.

Kreisi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhuo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreisi has managed to get both his arms back between Zhuo's legs - danger averted.

Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kreisi connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhuo's guard.
Kreisi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kreisi 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.
Zhuo trying to control but Kreisi postures up.
Kreisi prevents Zhuo from improving his position.

Zhuo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kreisi pulls his head out easily.
Kreisi passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreisi is looking to take a break and control but Zhuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhuo tries to bench press Kreisi off him but Kreisi keeps the position.
Kreisi scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kreisi advances nicely into full mount.
Kreisi dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is working to get back to half guard.

Zhuo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kreisi.
Zhuo working to try and regain half guard.
Kreisi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhuo is looking to escape.
Zhuo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zhuo is in trouble now - Kreisi has advanced to mount!
Zhuo tries to hold on but Kreisi postures up.
Kreisi cracks Zhuo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kreisi landing strikes, looking to finish!

Zhuo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhuo working to try and regain half guard.
Zhuo is still in real trouble! Can Kreisi finish him?

Kreisi looking to secure an arm triangle but Zhuo defends it well.
Zhuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kreisi prevents Zhuo from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreisi landing strikes from the mount.
Zhuo working to try and regain half guard.
Zhuo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kreisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kreisi is landing with some decent strikes but Zhuo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kreisi prevents Zhuo from getting the reversal.
Zhuo taking shots to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kreisi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zhuo is working to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Kreisi! That's really hurt Zhuo and he's turned his back - Kreisi keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kreisi jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hois Kreisi!
Hois Kreisi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker comes to the cage accompanied by The Ultimate Warrior. Zotov has chosen Мы расправи as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



175 cm
31
135 lbs
17 - 12 - 0
160 cm
33
137 lbs
16 - 16 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin


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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov scores with a head kick. Hecker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hecker looks for a takedown but Zotov sprawls well.

Hecker feints and as Zotov raises his hands in defense, Hecker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Hecker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Zotov wants to sweep here but Hecker controlling him for the moment.
Hecker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hecker postures up and lands a big shot to Zotov's brow.
Hecker lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Zotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker stopping the sweep attempt from Zotov.
Hecker controlling from the top position.
Hecker stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hecker stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hecker trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.

Zotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hecker with a nice head shot there.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Zotov is retaining full guard.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Hecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hecker preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Zotov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.


Hecker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zotov wants to land a leg kick but Hecker is out of range.
Maksim Zotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker throws a right hand that Zotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zotov also avoids with ease.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hecker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Zotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Hecker tries a body shot but Zotov blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Hecker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hecker can't break the clinch.
Zotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Hecker struggles to land a body shot inside as Zotov controls his hands.
Hecker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Hecker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hecker.
Zotov working aggressively here.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hecker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zotov is struggling to control the position.
Hecker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zotov misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hecker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zotov lands a body shot.
Zotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hecker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hecker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Zotov tries to work over Hecker's front leg with a kick but Hecker checks it.

Zotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Hecker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hecker as Zotov tries to tie him up.
Hecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zotov tries a body shot but Hecker blocks it.
Zotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hecker controls his hands.
Maksim Zotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hecker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotov is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker blocking some punches.
Zotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hecker backwards.
Zotov misses with a punch to the body.
Zotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zotov misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hecker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hecker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
Zotov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hecker.
Zotov lands a knee to the head.
Zotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zotov lands a shoulder strike.
Hecker lands a right hand.
Hecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hecker is stalling here.
Zotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hecker wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker lands a left hand.
Hecker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Zotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hecker blocking some punches.
Hecker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hecker cracks Zotov with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hecker.
Zotov lands a shoulder strike.
Hecker pushes Zotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zotov misses with some punches.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Zotov misses with some punches.
Zotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but Hecker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jeff Hecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Zotov.
Hecker leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Zotov.
Zotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hecker lands a hook that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Zotov keeps control of Hecker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Hecker has Zotov 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 Zotov tumbling to the mat - Hecker dives into Zotov's guard.
Hecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zotov is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zotov is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zotov manages to get himself to full guard.

Hecker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hecker's guard.

Hecker is trying to control the position but Zotov postures up.
Zotov wants to pass the guard but Hecker is keeping the position.
Hecker is pulling down on Zotov's head to control his posture.
Hecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hecker keeping full guard, as Zotov tries to pass.
Zotov pushes down on Hecker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zotov wants to pass to mount but Hecker is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maksim Zotov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Hecker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hecker fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hecker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zotov!

Hecker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zotov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hecker cracks Zotov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zotov stops Hecker from passing to mount.
Zotov tries to bench press Hecker off him but Hecker keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zotov down.
Hecker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hecker lands some shots froms side control.
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Zotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zotov down.
Hecker grinds an elbow into Zotov's temple.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hecker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hecker trying to control the action but Zotov is working from the bottom.

Hecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zotov, who protects the arm well.
Hecker trying to control the position but Zotov is working away.
The strikes coming from Hecker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zotov tries to bench press Hecker off him but Hecker keeps the position.
Hecker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Hecker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zotov to see if he's OK.
Hecker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zotov can do to turn this around?
Hecker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zotov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zotov defending against the ground and pound.
Zotov tries to bench press Hecker off him but Hecker keeps the position.
Hecker cracks Zotov with a big right hand but Zotov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zotov is looking for a sweep.
Hecker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zotov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zotov is trying to improve his position.
Hecker cracks Zotov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov regains half guard.
Zotov tries to get to full guard but Hecker has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Hecker there.
Hecker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zotov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zotov tries to roll over but Hecker keeps him under control.

Zotov actively working from the bottom here.
Hecker working the head and body with strikes.
Hecker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hecker drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Hecker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zotov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hecker.
Hecker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hecker is trying to control. Zotov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov tries to get to full guard but Hecker has control of the leg.
Hecker working over Zotov with some ground and pound. Zotov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Hecker seems to be looking for submissions.
Hecker wants to take a breather but Zotov is having none of it.
Hecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zotov is concentrating on defense, preventing Hecker from advancing position.
Zotov tries to roll over but Hecker keeps him under control.
Hecker drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Zotov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hecker.
Zotov gets full guard.
Hecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hecker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!

Jeff Hecker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krisu Leepen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leepen's entrance music is The Prodigy - . A fine choice. Nailatikau has chosen Number of the Bollywood as his entrance music. Epeli Nailatikau has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krisu Leepen's chin.



176 cm
36
163 lbs
18 - 27 - 1
172 cm
27
162 lbs
16 - 13 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


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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 18 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisu Leepen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nailatikau looks for a takedown but Leepen sprawls well.
Leepen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nailatikau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nailatikau gets underhooks to prevent Leepen's takedown attempt.

Nailatikau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Leepen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nailatikau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leepen has managed to get both his arms back between Nailatikau's legs - danger averted.

Nailatikau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leepen defends well.

Nailatikau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nailatikau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leepen trying to control but Nailatikau is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leepen manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nailatikau wants to control from the top but Leepen keeps moving.

Leepen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leepen keeping moving, preventing Nailatikau from controlling successfully.
Nailatikau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leepen wants to stand but Nailatikau is controlling the position.
Nailatikau controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nailatikau wants to control from the top but Leepen keeps moving.
Leepen keeping full guard, as Nailatikau tries to pass.

Leepen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leepen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nailatikau is fending him off so far but Leepen persists. Nope, Nailatikau circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisu Leepen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leepen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Leepen misses its intended target.
Nailatikau misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau misses with a looping right.
Nailatikau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leepen ducks right into an uppercut from Nailatikau.
Leepen dives in for a single leg takedown but Nailatikau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Nailatikau drags the fight down to the ground.
Leepen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nailatikau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leepen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leepen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nailatikau working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leepen.
Nailatikau has momentary wrist control but Leepen slips an elbow through the middle.
Leepen works over Nailatikau with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leepen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leepen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leepen 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.

Nailatikau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nailatikau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leepen with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Epeli Nailatikau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.



Leepen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nailatikau's guard.

Nailatikau looking for a guillotine here but Leepen defends easily.

Nailatikau looking for a guillotine here but Leepen defends easily.
Leepen cracks Nailatikau with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leepen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nailatikau wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nailatikau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leepen is aware though and is defending well.

Nailatikau is looking for a triangle but Leepen pushes his legs off easily.
Leepen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leepen throws an elbow that misses. Nailatikau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leepen's guard. Nice move by Nailatikau!

Leepen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nailatikau manages to pass to side control.
Leepen looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nailatikau 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.
Nailatikau stops Leepen from getting back to his feet.

Leepen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nailatikau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leepen has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau is looking to take a break and control but Leepen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leepen wants to get back to full guard but Nailatikau has passed into side control.
Leepen bucks up and tries to throw Nailatikau off but instead Nailatikau has got his back!

Leepen showing good submission defense here.
Leepen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leepen trying to get back to his feet but Nailatikau is in full control for now.
Leepen trying to control the position but Nailatikau manages to sink in the hooks.

Nailatikau looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nailatikau has the hooks in. Leepen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Nailatikau go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Epeli Nailatikau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Nailatikau scoring well with a low kick there.
Nailatikau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nailatikau throws a head kick but Leepen moves out of range.
Leepen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leepen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nailatikau counters with a low kick, right behind Leepen 's knee.
Nailatikau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nailatikau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leepen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nailatikau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nailatikau looks to throw the jab but Leepen is out of range.
Nailatikau looks to land a left hand but Leepen moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau leaves Leepen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Epeli Nailatikau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nailatikau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leepen misses with a few strikes there.
Nailatikau throws a front kick that sends Leepen stumbling back into the cage.
Nailatikau works the jab nicely.
Nailatikau catches Leepen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leepen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nailatikau circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisu Leepen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Nailatikau.
Nice body kick there by Nailatikau.
Leepen avoids the body shot from Nailatikau.
Krisu Leepen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leepen 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 jab there from Nailatikau.
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!
Leepen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Leepen is rocked!
Nailatikau cracks Leepen with a good jab.
Oh Leepen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nailatikau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nailatikau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Nailatikau tenderised Leepen's leg. Leepen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nailatikau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nailatikau cracks Leepen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leepen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leepen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau lands with a shot to the body.
Nailatikau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leepen's sensitive parts.
Nailatikau walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Leepen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nailatikau swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Leepen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epeli Nailatikau!
A very excited looking Epeli Nailatikau 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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RATING
45%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Firmly Grasping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



172 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0
185 cm
26
194 lbs
15 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Firmly Grasping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grasping misses with a body shot.
Grasping takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mambo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mambo misses with a combination

and Grasping counters with a takedown into side control.
Mambo gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mambo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grasping.
Grasping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grasping connects with a couple of short punches.
Mambo wants to stand and escape but Grasping is having none of it.
Mambo trying to keep a closed guard but Grasping is proving a slippery customer.
Grasping lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo striking from his own guard.

Grasping avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grasping postures up.
Grasping tries to free his leg and advance position but Mambo is retaining full guard.
Mambo has his hands on Grasping's head, controlling the position.
Grasping trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grasping keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mambo's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grasping postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grasping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grasping postures up.
Mambo wants to sweep here but Grasping controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mambo with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grasping. Mambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grasping looks to land a combination but Mambo avoids it well.
Grasping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Grasping - just one landing.
Grasping misses with an uppercut. Mambo saw that one coming.
Grasping circles away from the clinch attempt

so Grasping counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mambo trying to keep a closed guard but Grasping is proving a slippery customer.
Grasping looking to pass the guard.
Mambo trying to control the position.
Grasping wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
Mambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grasping tries to free his leg and advance position but Mambo is retaining full guard.
Mambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mambo, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grasping postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grasping.
Grasping takes a swing at Mambo's ribcage but misses.
Grasping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Grasping.
Mambo tries to clinch but Grasping moves out of range.
That kick from Mambo tenderised Grasping's leg. Grasping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mambo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mambo throws the left hand but Grasping avoids the punch easily.
Grasping scores with a decent looking hook.

Mambo looking to score a takedown here. Grasping is defending well but Mambo drives through and ends up in Grasping's guard.
Mambo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Grasping is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mambo defends well.
Mambo postures up.
Grasping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firmly Grasping dominated that round.
That's time! Grasping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Grasping steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mambo.
Mambo looks to score with a jab to the body but Grasping is just out of range.
Grasping swings for the body but Mambo moves out of range.
Mambo misses the shot to the body.
Grasping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Las Mambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Mambo does no damage.
Grasping looks to throw the jab but Mambo is out of range.
Grasping ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mambo looks to throw a body kick

and Grasping counters with a single leg into guard. Mambo didn't expect that.
Grasping throwing strikes but missing.
Mambo wants to get back to his feet but Grasping is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grasping is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grasping might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mambo trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Grasping has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grasping's guard.

Firmly Grasping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Grasping looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mambo is working Grasping over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Grasping looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mambo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mambo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grasping has momentary wrist control but Mambo slips an elbow through the middle.
Mambo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mambo postures up and lands a big shot to Grasping's brow.

Grasping escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Grasping working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Grasping is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mambo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mambo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mambo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Grasping is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mambo is aware though and is defending well.
Mambo postures up in Grasping's guard and throws a big left but Grasping blocks it.

Mambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grasping works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mambo wants to control from the top but Grasping keeps moving.
Mambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grasping works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Grasping looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grasping 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo throwing strikes but missing.

Grasping is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mambo is aware though and is defending well.
Mambo throwing strikes but missing.
Mambo is in close to Grasping's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mambo trying to move into half guard but instead Grasping has managed to sweep!

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grasping accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grasping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mambo is keeping the position for now.
Mambo pulls Grasping in close to his closed guard and prevents Grasping from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mambo 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.
Grasping wants to pass the guard but Mambo is keeping the position.

Mambo looking for a guillotine here but Grasping defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grasping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firmly Grasping dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Mambo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grasping throws a body punch but Mambo moves out of range.
Grasping punishes Mambo's body with a nice straight punch.
Grasping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mambo can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Mambo.
Grasping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mambo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grasping staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mambo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mambo!
Mambo ducks under a wild hook from Grasping.

Mambo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grasping working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Grasping is tightening it up a little... Mambo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mambo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mambo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Grasping!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Firmly Grasping!
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis and Randolph Turpin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.



182 cm
26
265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
195 cm
27
249 lbs
14 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed


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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raginis tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
Turpin lands a jab to Raginis's midsection.
Turpin moves out of range of the leg kick from Raginis.
Turpin moves out of range as Raginis strikes.
A slow jab from Raginis misses its intended target.
Raginis takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
Raginis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raginis throws a big shot that misses.
Turpin just misses with a punch to the body.
Raginis throws a looping overhand right but Turpin ducks down to avoid it.
Raginis tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raginis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raginis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Raginis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wladyslaw Raginis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raginis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turpin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turpin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raginis wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Turpin.
Turpin throws out a powerful jab.
Raginis throws a right and a left that Turpin avoids nicely.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raginis shoots and misses
and Turpin counters with a good low kick that Raginis was not able to check.
Turpin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis swings widly with a right hand
and Turpin counters with a right hand to the body.
Raginis is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raginis takes one on the button.
Raginis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turpin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turpin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is getting worse.
Raginis lands an overhand right.
Raginis scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Turpin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turpin.
Raginis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turpin avoids it really well and circles away.
Raginis loads up on a big right hand but Turpin slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Turpin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raginis's head.
Raginis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raginis throws a sloppy head kick and Turpin moves out of range easily.
Turpin slaps away a takedown attempt from Raginis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turpin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turpin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turpin, right into the meat.
Raginis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turpin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raginis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raginis swings for the body but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raginis doesn't seem bothered though.
Turpin sizes up Raginis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Turpin cracks Raginis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Turpin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Raginis to stand back up!

Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin cracks a nice hook into Raginis's ribs.
Raginis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turpin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turpin moves into range and connects with a jab.

Raginis is rocked!

Jeez, Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Turpin lands a brutal uppercut that launches Raginis off his feet! Raginis tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randolph Turpin!
Randolph Turpin opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Magri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



165 cm
30
148 lbs
22 - 6 - 1
175 cm
35
140 lbs
29 - 17 - 1
Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Magri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Magri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa lands a head kick. Magri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magri thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Magri moved away.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Magri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Magri counters with a nice body shot.
Magri just misses with a punch to the body.
Magri checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magri checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Magri clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magri has him pressed against the cage.
Magri working aggressively here.
Magri is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Magri controls his hands.
Magri lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Magri.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Magri backwards.
Barbosa taking a breather.
Magri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Magri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Magri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Magri avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magri up against the cage.
Magri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magri lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magri's elbow.
Magri lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Magri's ribcage. Magri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Magri tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magri swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to control Magri's arms but Magri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage.
Magri misses with the head strike.
Magri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Magri.
Barbosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magri as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magri's elbow.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Magri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Magri avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to stall.
Magri scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magri.
Magri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magri pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Magri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Magri moves out of range easily.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hector Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magri counters with a stiff right hand.
Magri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magri scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Magri lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Magri misses the body punch

and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa in side control, throwing shots but Magri defends.
Barbosa working away.
Barbosa 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.
Magri is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa throwing strikes but Magri manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Magri decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barbosa to his feet.
Magri loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Magri misses with a body shot.
Magri avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Magri moves out of range easily.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magri.
Magri throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hector Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
A big left from Magri misses.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Magri's front leg.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Magri blocks the leg kick.
Magri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri misses with a straight left.
Magri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magri throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Magri finds it's target.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magri.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Magri moves out of range easily.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Magri moves out of range.
Magri avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Magri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magri lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magri moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Magri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a thumping low kick.
Magri misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throws a hook but Magri blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Magri shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Magri.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Magri tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Magri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Magri checks a leg kick nicely.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magri ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Magri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Magri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Magri looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Magri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Magri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magri checks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Magri avoids it.
Barbosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magri struggling a bit here.
Magri is trying to get back to his feet.
Magri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Magri seems a little lost for a moment, as Barbosa dominates the positioning.
Barbosa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barbosa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barbosa wants to control but Magri is keeping him busy.
Barbosa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barbosa is putting a hurting on Magri here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magri is trying to get back to half guard.
Magri struggling a bit here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Magri scores with a jab.

Barbosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa stalling away here and it's allowed Magri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Magri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa trying to control but Magri is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Magri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hector Barbosa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


A telegraphed right hand from Magri misses the target.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Magri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magri moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magri throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Magri looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magri.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Magri down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magri.
Magri lands a body shot.
Magri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magri lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Barbosa scores with a head kick. Magri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Magri throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Magri digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Magri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Magri throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Magri.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Magri circles away.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magri misses with an uppercut.
Magri throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Magri lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Magri tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magri circles away.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magri checks it well.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Magri moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Magri is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri throws a head punch that misses.
Magri is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbosa as Magri tries to tie him up.
Magri pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magri blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Magri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magri.
Magri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Magri blocks it.
Barbosa looking to throw knees to the head but Magri is blocking nicely.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magri lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Magri tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Magri back against the cage.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Magri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magri's gas tank.
Barbosa is working Magri over against the cage.
Magri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charlie Magri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Magri has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
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!
Magri is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Magri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Magri dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


No luck with that takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Magri avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magri throws a good cross that connects.
Magri swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Magri had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Magri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magri swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Magri misses the jab.
A jab from Magri finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Magri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magri scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Magri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magri is looking to stand up but Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Magri.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Magri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa stops Magri from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Magri pulls Barbosa in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hector Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Magri.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magri lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Magri lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Magri is out of range.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Magri.
Decent striking displayed by Magri there.
Magri tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
Charlie Magri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magri lands a two punch combo.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magri throws out the jab.
Magri with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Magri gets a clinch.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a knee to the head but Magri blocks with his arms.
Magri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magri swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magri prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Hector Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magri blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magri throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
The referee calls for Magri to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Magri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magri 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Magri!

Charlie Magri is the new featherweight champion!
Charlie Magri made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.
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