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Infinity 90: Loaf vs Heim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Teeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donkey Teeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blondi slips under a jab.
Teeth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blondi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teeth defends it well.
Teeth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teeth as he avoids it easily.
Teeth forces Blondi back against the cage and clinches.
Teeth misses with the head strike.
Blondi is trying to break the clinch but Teeth has him pressed against the cage.
Teeth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blondi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teeth prevents it.
Teeth lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teeth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teeth can't find room to land a body shot as Blondi controls the action.
Teeth tries to work over Blondi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blondi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blondi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teeth uses from the top position.
Blondi looking to control.
Teeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teeth throws a big right hand that misses.
Teeth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blondi is not content to let Teeth control the position.
Teeth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teeth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blondi keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Blondi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teeth is trying to get an arm triangle but Blondi is defending well.
Blondi is not content to let Teeth control the position.
Teeth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blondi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teeth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blondi defends it well.
Blondi is looking for a sweep. Teeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blondi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Teeth is on him like a limpet, forcing Blondi back against the cage.
Blondi breaks the clinch.
Blondi misses with a head kick.
Teeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Blondi throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teeth throws a right hand that Blondi ducks under and follows up with a left that Blondi also avoids with ease.
Teeth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blondi on the side of the head.
Teeth takes a swing at Blondi's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blondi tries to clinch there but Teeth circles away.
Teeth misses with a combination
and Blondi counters by clinching up.
Teeth stops a takedown attempt from Blondi.
Donkey Teeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.
Teeth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blondi breaks from the clinch.
Teeth slaps away a takedown attempt from Blondi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donkey Teeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teeth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blondi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkey Teeth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teeth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donkey Teeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Teeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blondi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blondi throws a leg kick that misses.
Teeth throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Teeth.
Blondi fails with a takedown attempt.
Teeth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blondi or not.
Blondi misses with a body punch.
Teeth tries to work over Blondi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blondi's elbow.
Teeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blondi can do to turn this around?
Blondi is trying to pull guard but Teeth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teeth controlling the action here for a moment.
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!
Blondi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teeth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donkey Teeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blondi tries to circle away but Teeth has him pinned against the cage.
Blondi breaks the clinch.
Blondi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blondi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teeth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teeth looks to land a combination but Blondi avoids it well.
Teeth misses with the combination.
Blondi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teeth is looking to wear down Blondi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blondi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teeth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teeth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blondi.
Teeth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teeth scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teeth sprawls well. Teeth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blondi gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teeth lands a jab-cross combination.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teeth darts in and clinches Blondi up against the cage.
Teeth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blondi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teeth after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blondi as Teeth tries to tie him up.
Blondi successfully pulls guard.
Teeth looking to pass the guard.
Blondi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blondi pulls Teeth in to control the position.
Blondi is trying to control the position but Teeth postures up.
Blondi wants to control the position but Teeth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Teeth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blondi gets back to full guard.
Teeth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blondi is keeping the position for now.
Blondi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teeth manages to get himself to full guard.
Blondi wants to control from the top but Teeth keeps moving.
Teeth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teeth keeping moving, preventing Blondi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkey Teeth dominated that second round.
That's time! Teeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Teeth misses.
An inside leg kick from Blondi misses.
Blondi shoots in looking for a takedown but Teeth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blondi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teeth misses with a wild combination.
Teeth misses with a double jab.
Blondi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Blondi.
Teeth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teeth lands a glancing blow to the side of Blondi's head.
Blondi has Teeth up against the cage in a clinch.
Teeth tries a body shot but Blondi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blondi has Teeth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teeth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teeth is pressed up against the cage. Blondi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teeth down to the mat. Teeth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donkey Teeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.
Blondi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teeth doesn't manage to clinch there - Blondi circles away.
A head kick from Blondi lands but Teeth takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blondi throws a sloppy head kick and Teeth moves out of range easily.
Blondi fails with a takedown attempt.
Teeth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Blondi.
Donkey Teeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blondi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teeth scores with a shot to the body.
Blondi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teeth clinches up against the cage.
Teeth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blondi.
Blondi looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teeth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teeth lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teeth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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!
Teeth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blondi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teeth has him pressed against the cage.
Teeth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blondi backwards.
A short body shot lands from Teeth as the two fighters clinch.
Teeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teeth tries a body shot but Blondi blocks it.
Blondi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Teeth.
Teeth taking a breather.
Teeth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blondi is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teeth tries to work over Blondi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blondi.
Teeth tries a body shot but Blondi blocks it.
Blondi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Teeth can't find room to land a body shot as Blondi controls the action.
Blondi working hard to break the clinch.
Teeth tries a body shot but Blondi blocks it.
Blondi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blondi wants a takedown.
Blondi pulls Teeth into guard.
Teeth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blondi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blondi is keeping the position for now.
Blondi working a defensive guard here.
Teeth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Teeth throws an elbow that misses. Blondi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Teeth's guard. Nice move by Blondi!
Teeth is trying to keep Blondi in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donkey Teeth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teeth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donkey Teeth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Old Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ylipauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg comes to the cage accompanied by Love Games. Old Greg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikko Ylipauha's chin.
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161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Old Greg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ylipauha!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greg tries to clinch but Ylipauha is having none of it.
Greg works the jab nicely.
Ylipauha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ylipauha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ylipauha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ylipauha told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ylipauha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ylipauha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ylipauha is working Greg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greg trying to keep a closed guard but Ylipauha is proving a slippery customer.
Ylipauha pushing down on Greg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greg is looking for a sweep. Ylipauha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg is trying to maintain the position but Ylipauha is very close to passing his half guard.
Greg actively working from the bottom here.
Greg wants to control but Ylipauha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ylipauha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ylipauha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greg trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ylipauha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greg has hold of Ylipauha's hands but Ylipauha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ylipauha is keen to just control but Greg is a slippery customer.
Greg trying to control but Ylipauha postures up.
Ylipauha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greg gets full guard.
Ylipauha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ylipauha should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Greg has tightened it up now! Ylipauha should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Old Greg!
Old Greg made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff has chosen Ride of the valkyries as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gavin Duff!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duff but Duff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duff is trying to defend but Turk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duff is trying to maintain the position but Turk is very close to passing his half guard.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Turk has control of the leg.
Turk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duff defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duff can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk is working for a submission of some sort.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Turk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turk is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is trying to stand back up but Turk is controlling him
Duff trying to hold on to Turk's head to control him but Turk postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turk wants to pass to mount but Duff is defending the position.
Duff is trying to maintain the position but Turk is very close to passing his half guard.
Turk is working for a submission of some sort.
Turk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Turk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Turk 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.
Turk with a nice head shot there.
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.
Turk passes Duff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turk not doing much here.
Turk is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turk with the ground and pound but Duff uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turk throws a strike but Duff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duff is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Turk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duff pinned against the cage. Duff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turk as he avoids it easily.
Duff swings for the body but Turk moves out of range.
Turk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duff gets caught flat footed, as Turk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Duff controls Turk momentarily but Turk frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turk defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duff dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turk is on top in guard.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Turk pushes his legs off easily.
Duff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denis Turk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turk postures up and lands a big shot to Duff's brow.
Duff looking to control.
Turk passes Duff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duff is controlling Turk's trapped leg to prevent Turk from advancing to side control.
Turk wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk lands with a punch from half guard.
Turk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duff defends it well.
Turk trying to control from half guard but Duff is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turk wants to pass the guard but Duff is defending well.
Turk 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.
Turk wants to pass to mount but Duff is defending the position.
Turk wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turk is looking to advance position but Duff won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff is doing well to control the position and prevent Turk from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Turk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turk moves out of range of the body kick.
Duff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Denis Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turk is working away from the top position though.
Duff wants to improve his position but Turk is controlling well.
Turk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.
Turk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duff sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk thows a huge punch but Duff dodges it nicely.
Turk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Turk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duff sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff is refusing to be controlled, as Turk sits in half guard.
Turk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turk is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Turk seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Turk seems to be looking for submissions.
Turk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turk is looking for a kimura but Duff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turk to get the leverage.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Turk seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff wants to control but Turk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duff taking some punishment here, with Turk in his half guard.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
Turk lands strikes from half guard.
Turk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turk digs a good body shot into Duff's ribs.
Turk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gavin Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turk shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duff.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Turk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff throws a low kick, looking for Turk's leg but Turk calmly moves out of range.
Turk throws a front kick that sends Duff stumbling back into the cage.
Turk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turk somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turk tries to land knees in the clinch but Duff avoids the damage to the body.
Duff tries a body shot but Turk blocks it.
Denis Turk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Turk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Turk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mournfully Singing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
167 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Mrtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mournfully Singing!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singing uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mrtic has time to react.
Singing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mrtic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mrtic tries to land a leg kick but Singing saw it coming and moves away.
Mrtic ducks under a wild hook from Singing.
Mrtic walks into a jab.
Mrtic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mrtic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mrtic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but Singing blocks it.
Singing lands a right hand.
Mrtic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Singing blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Singing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singing's brow.
Mrtic trying to stall but Singing improves his position.
Singing avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
Singing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Singing.
Singing misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singing misses with a punch to the body.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Singing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singing's brow.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singing.
Mrtic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Singing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Singing.
Mrtic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singing blocks an elbow strike.
Singing pushes Mrtic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Singing struggles to land a body shot inside as Mrtic controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Singing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mrtic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mrtic controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Singing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singing.
Singing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Singing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singing lands with a short shot to the head.
Mrtic tries to land knees in the clinch but Singing avoids the damage to the body.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Singing misses with a punch to the body.
Singing stalling against the cage.
Singing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Singing is stalling here.
Singing blocks a body shot from Mrtic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singing lands with a right to the head.
Singing misses with a punch to the body.
Singing lands an uppercut.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singing avoids it.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but Singing blocks it.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mrtic.
A left hand lands to the body for Singing.
Singing avoiding damage as Mrtic throws knees to the body.
Singing managing to block the knees to the body from Mrtic.
Mrtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singing.
Singing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singing lands a left hand.
Mrtic throws an elbow that misses.
Singing digs a right hand underneath Mrtic's ribcage. Mrtic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Singing blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Singing struggles to land a body shot inside as Mrtic controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Singing.
Nice elbow from Mrtic.
Singing blocks the elbow strike.
Singing lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singing's brow.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Singing blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Singing dodges an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Singing can't find room to land a body shot as Mrtic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Singing.
Singing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mrtic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singing connects with a body shot.
Singing connects with a jab.
Mrtic tries to clinch but Singing moves out of range.
Singing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mournfully Singing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mrtic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mrtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singing blocks an elbow strike.
Singing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singing is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Singing.
Mrtic tries a body shot but Singing blocks it.
Singing struggles to land a body shot inside as Mrtic controls his hands.
Mrtic stalling in the clinch but Singing improves position.
Mournfully Singing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mrtic misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mrtic or not.
Singing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mrtic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singing is keeping busy.
Singing lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singing's brow.
Singing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singing is defending well for now.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singing lands a body punch.
Singing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mrtic looking to throw knees to the head but Singing is blocking nicely.
Singing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mrtic.
Singing struggles to land a body shot inside as Mrtic controls his hands.
Singing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singing blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Singing.
Singing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrtic's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singing's brow.
Still in the clinch, Singing scores with a nice short uppercut.
Singing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singing tries to work over Mrtic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mrtic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Singing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singing works on Mrtic's body with a couple of short punches.
Singing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mrtic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singing lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singing wants to get back to striking at distance but Mrtic won't allow it.
Mrtic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mrtic or not.
Mrtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singing.
A right hook to the body lands for Singing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Singing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singing tests Mrtic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Singing throws a right and a left that Mrtic avoids nicely.
As Singing backs away, Mrtic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mrtic throws a shot from downtown. Singing moves away and avoids it.
Singing throws out a counter right but Mrtic avoids it with no problem.
Singing lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Singing.
Mrtic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Singing finds it's way through Mrtic's defenses.
Mrtic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mrtic tries to clinch but Singing moves out of range.
Mrtic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Mrtic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singing lands with a hook. Mrtic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mrtic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mrtic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singing manages to avoid it.
Singing swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mrtic moves in looking to clinch but Singing pushes him off.
Mrtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singing's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Singing duly obliges.
Mrtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Mrtic lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Singing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singing.
Singing throws a shot to the body.
Singing lands with a nice combination. Mrtic backs away looking to recover.
Mrtic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singing cracks Mrtic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Mrtic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mrtic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mrtic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mrtic walks straight into a right hand from Singing - that's dropped him! Singing jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mrtic from any more punishment! Mrtic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mournfully Singing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Oshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oshiro has chosen Walk it Out as his entrance music. Jarkko Lato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Lato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Oshiro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oshiro clinches with his opponent.
Lato blocks a body shot from Oshiro.
Oshiro misses with a knee to the head.
Oshiro lands a shot to the body.
Lato is trying to pull guard but Oshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Lato tries to pull guard but Oshiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oshiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oshiro forces Lato back against the cage and clinches.
Lato tries to pull guard but Oshiro won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oshiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Lato tries to pull guard but Oshiro won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oshiro stalling against the cage.
Oshiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Latos head.
Lato tries to pull guard but Oshiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oshiro breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshiro is looking to clinch.
Lato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oshiro counters by clinching up.
Oshiro tries a knee to the head but Lato blocks it.
Oshiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oshiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oshiro avoiding damage.
Lato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oshiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Oshiro lands an elbow that stopped Lato in his tracks for a moment.
Oshiro lands a damaging elbow.
Oshiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lato misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lato.
Lato ducks under a wild hook from Oshiro.
Lato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lato shoots in for a double leg but Oshiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oshiro enables Lato to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oshiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oshiro wants to stand but Lato is controlling the position.
Lato wants to pass the guard but Oshiro is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro is looking to stand up but Lato isn't so interested in that idea.
Lato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oshiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oshiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lato scoring with some ground and pound.
Lato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lato has gone for a leg lock! Oshiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lato's guard.
Oshiro stands up and waves to Lato to follow him.
Trey Oshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lato missing with a left hand there. Oshiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oshiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oshiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oshiro moves into the clinch.
Oshiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oshiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lato backwards.
Lato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oshiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oshiro walks away with a smile on his face. Lato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Oshiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lato shoots in but Oshiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oshiro moves in looking to clinch but Lato pushes him off.
Oshiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oshiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oshiro's waist but Oshiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lato off to one side.
Oshiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Lato misses the target.
Oshiro is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Oshiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oshiro closes the distance and pushes Lato back into the cage.
Oshiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oshiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lato blocks it with crossed arms.
Oshiro lands a knee to the body.
Oshiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oshiro walks away with a smile on his face. Lato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oshiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Lato 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.
Lato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oshiro defending well though.
Jarkko Lato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oshiro kicks off Lato and gets to his feet.
Oshiro moves into the clinch.
Oshiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trey Oshiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oshiro misses with a body punch.
Oshiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oshiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lato keeps the fight on the outside.
Oshiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oshiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trey Oshiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oshiro is looking to clinch.
Oshiro scores with a jab.
Oshiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oshiro moves into the clinch.
Lato tries to pull guard but Oshiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Lato drops back down to his feet.
Oshiro stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato is trying to pull guard but Oshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Oshiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lato's elbow.
Lato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oshiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oshiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Oshiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oshiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lato being controlled against the cage.
Oshiro breaks from the clinch.
Oshiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oshiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Oshiro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lato blocks it well.
Lato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oshiro drives through and clinches with Lato against the cage.
Lato is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oshiro to keep the fight standing.
Oshiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oshiro.
Oshiro crunches a lovely knee into Lato's ribcage.
Oshiro working Lato over with knees to the body.
Oshiro is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Oshiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oshiro closes the distance and clinches.
Oshiro slows down the pace here.
Oshiro manages to break the clinch.
Oshiro is looking to clinch but Lato is avoiding it.
Oshiro cracks Lato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lato fails with the takedown.
Lato jumps guard but Oshiro stands there with Lato around his waist. Lato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Oshiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato tries to pull guard but Oshiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oshiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lato or not.
Oshiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oshiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Oshiro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oshiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oshiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oshiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lato backwards.
Oshiro breaks the clinch.
Oshiro throws a right hand that Lato ducks under and follows up with a left that Lato also avoids with ease.
Lato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oshiro misses with a kick to the body.
Oshiro moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lato backwards.
Oshiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Latos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Oshiro.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oshiro obliges.
Lato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oshiro walks away with a smile on his face. Lato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lato gets tackled into the cage by Oshiro. Oshiro maintains the clinch.
Oshiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lato jumps guard but Oshiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lato is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oshiro to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Oshiro.
Oshiro lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oshiro closes the distance and clinches.
Lato letting Oshiro take a breather here.
Oshiro with a knee to the head.
Oshiro stalling.
Oshiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lato gets tackled into the cage by Oshiro. Oshiro maintains the clinch.
Oshiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oshiro throws a head kick but Lato moves out of range.
Lato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oshiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Oshiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oshiro smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Lato.
Jarkko Lato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oshiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oshiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Oshiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oshiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Oshiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trey Oshiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lato tries for a takedown but Oshiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Oshiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oshiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Oshiro!
Trey Oshiro took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'thanks for coming to the fight. I will be even better then I was this fight next fight. hope you come watch again'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snowy Gandalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gandalf's entrance music is 300 Violin Ochestra. A fine choice. Timo Hartunnen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
140 lbs
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27
144 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snowy Gandalf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandalf lands a head kick!
Hartunnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hartunnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gandalf is just riding it out for now. Hartunnen eventually gives up the hold.
Gandalf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gandalf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hartunnen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartunnen has gone for a leg lock! Gandalf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hartunnen's guard.
Hartunnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gandalf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gandalf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartunnen is looking for a triangle but Gandalf pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandalf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gandalf uses his free foot to push down on Hartunnen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hartunnen.
Gandalf tries to control but Hartunnen wriggling away.
Gandalf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hartunnen tries to improve his position but instead Gandalf has taken his back!
Hartunnen is in bad spot here.
Gandalf tightening his grip on Hartunnen, looking for the choke.
Hartunnen wants to control his opponent's hands but Gandalf gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hartunnen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gandalf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gandalf looking for the choke from the back.
Gandalf looking for the choke from the back.
Gandalf working for a choke but Hartunnen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartunnen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandalf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hartunnen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hartunnen sneaks back into half guard.
Gandalf is looking to take a break and control but Hartunnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gandalf wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartunnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gandalf is trying to work for a kimura but Hartunnen is defending well.
Hartunnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hartunnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hartunnen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartunnen.
Gandalf trying to control but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Gandalf advances to half guard.
Gandalf is looking for a kimura here.
Gandalf passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gandalf looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snowy Gandalf 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.
Gandalf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hartunnen is looking to reverse the position.
Gandalf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartunnen keeps working.
Hartunnen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gandalf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hartunnen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gandalf tries for a kimura but Hartunnen is defending well.
Gandalf is trying to get an arm triangle but Hartunnen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gandalf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hartunnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gandalf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartunnen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartunnen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hartunnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gandalf is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartunnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartunnen is trying to control but Gandalf manages to pass to mount!
Hartunnen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gandalf tries to control but Hartunnen wriggling away.
Hartunnen is trying to escape the mount but Gandalf keeps good control and instead manages to take Hartunnen's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandalf looking for the RNC.
Hartunnen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gandalf gets his way!
Hartunnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gandalf's guard. Nice work there by Hartunnen.
Gandalf has his foot on Hartunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Gandalf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartunnen is one step ahead there.
Hartunnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gandalf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartunnen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gandalf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hartunnen, into his guard.
Hartunnen looking for a guillotine here but Gandalf defends easily.
Hartunnen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gandalf defends it easily.
Hartunnen looking for subs off his back but Gandalf has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gandalf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartunnen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hartunnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gandalf in particular looking to stall.
Gandalf is looking for a kimura but Hartunnen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gandalf to get the leverage.
Hartunnen is not content to let Gandalf control the position.
Hartunnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gandalf 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gandalf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snowy Gandalf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hartunnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gandalf's guard.
Hartunnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gandalf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartunnen has managed to get both his arms back between Gandalf's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gandalf is on top in guard.
Gandalf trying to control but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
Hartunnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gandalf defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gandalf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gandalf trying to control but Hartunnen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartunnen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gandalf stacks Hartunnen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gandalf!
Snowy Gandalf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartunnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gandalf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gandalf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gandalf has hold of Hartunnen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hartunnen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gandalf cranks the arm and Hartunnen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hartunnen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Snowy Gandalf!
Our winner, Snowy Gandalf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Timo Hartunnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch as soon as possible. This was a fluke victory by my opponent and I will put him in his place the next time we meet.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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37
137 lbs
19 - 18 - 1 |
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39
148 lbs
29 - 26 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Erik Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen drops his hands momentarily and Andersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elastinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andersen quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
Andersen tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Andersen is working hard here to advance position.
Elastinen seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elastinen prevents Andersen from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elastinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andersen trying to get back to full guard but Elastinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen has hold of Andersen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andersen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andersen is looking to improve his position but Elastinen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andersen tries to lock up and control but Elastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elastinen working for a submission but Andersen is keeping him at bay.
Andersen is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Andersen is trying to escape the mount.
Andersen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Andersen is working to get back to half guard.
Andersen regains half guard.
Andersen trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Andersen is defending the position.
Andersen wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elastinen blocks a jab.
Andersen tries to land a front kick but Elastinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Elastinen circles away.
Andersen gets caught napping as Elastinen dives in and scores a takedown. Andersen manages to retain guard.
Elastinen won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andersen is trying to improve his position.
Elastinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen controls the position from side control.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersen, who protects the arm well.
Andersen is looking to regain half guard here but Elastinen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersen tries to improve position but can't.
Elastinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Andersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andersen stops Elastinen from passing to mount.
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.
Andersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Elastinen's best efforts.
Elastinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andersen!
Andersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elastinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andersen is looking to improve his position but Elastinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersen blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersen is looking to escape.
Andersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Elastinen trying to control but Andersen is having none of it.
Elastinen looking to finish with strikes here!
Elastinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Andersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Elastinen trying to keep a closed guard but Andersen is proving a slippery customer.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Andersen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Andersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Elastinen scores with a takedown into Andersen's guard.
Elastinen won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Elastinen controlling from the top position.
Andersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elastinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elastinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elastinen is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersen is keeping the position for now.
Andersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elastinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Andersen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andersen!
Elastinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersen is looking to improve his position but Elastinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elastinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
Jon Erik Andersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to free his trapped foot but Andersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elastinen is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elastinen 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.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen moves nicely into side control.
Andersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Andersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elastinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elastinen passes to full mount!
Andersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elastinen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Andersen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Elastinen off and cradles Andersen's limp body as Elastinen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Erkki Elastinen!
A very excited looking Erkki Elastinen 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman comes to the cage accompanied by Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. Tomilson has chosen Bout that Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
217 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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28
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomilson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkman. Tomilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomilson feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick lands from Tomilson that sends Runkman to the canvas. Runkman tries to scramble back to his feet but Tomilson brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Onanias Runkman has been cut.
We've been hearing good reports from Runkman'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.
Runkman tries to bench press Tomilson off him but Tomilson keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson working the head and body with strikes.
Tomilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runkman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tomilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Runkman defending well though.
Tomilson prevents Runkman from improving his position.
Runkman manages to get to full guard.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tomilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Runkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomilson has managed to get both his arms back between Runkman's legs - danger averted.
Runkman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runkman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tomilson has passed into side control.
Runkman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tomilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runkman wants to improve his position but Tomilson is controlling well.
Tomilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tomilson slips a nice elbow through Runkman's hands, connecting with Runkman's forehead.
Runkman is refusing to be controlled, as Tomilson sits in half guard.
Runkman looking for submissions off his back.
Runkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomilson wants to control but Runkman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runkman is looking for a sweep. Tomilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runkman actively working from the bottom here.
Runkman has hold of Tomilson's hands but Tomilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Runkman wants to improve his position but Tomilson is controlling well.
Runkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Runkman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tomilson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Runkman.
Tomilson is looking to take a break and control but Runkman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Runkman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Runkman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tomilson trying to control the position but Runkman is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomilson is putting a hurting on Runkman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tomilson landing strikes.
Runkman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tomilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onanias Runkman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tomilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Runkman off the cage and back into range.
Tomilson cracks Runkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Runkman misses
and Tomilson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Tomilson looking to finish!
Runkman is rocked!
Runkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkman, not yet.
Tomilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runkman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomilson's guard.
Tomilson keeping moving, preventing Runkman from controlling successfully.
Tomilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runkman is one step ahead there.
Runkman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomilson is keeping the position for now.
Runkman wants to control from the top but Tomilson keeps moving.
Tomilson is trying to keep Runkman in close.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runkman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Runkman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Runkman wants to pass the guard but Tomilson is keeping the position.
Runkman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Runkman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomilson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Runkman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tomilson has passed into side control.
Runkman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Runkman taking a bit of punishment here - Tomilson scoring with strikes.
Tomilson is putting a hurting on Runkman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Runkman tries to buck Tomilson off but Tomilson is having none of it.
Tomilson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Runkman is looking to reverse the position.
Runkman manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomilson pulls his head out easily.
Runkman is looking for a sweep. Tomilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runkman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Runkman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Runkman.
Tomilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.
Tomilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Runkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomilson has managed to get both his arms back between Runkman's legs - danger averted.
Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomilson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomilson with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman looking for subs off his back but Tomilson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tomilson connects with a nice short shot to Runkman's temple.
Tomilson wants to control but Runkman is keeping him busy.
Tomilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Runkman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomilson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Tomilson distracts Runkman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tomilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Onanias Runkman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tomilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomilson.
Runkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomilson is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Runkman. Those never looked like landing.
Runkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Runkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Runkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomilson.
Runkman looks for a takedown but Tomilson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomilson avoids the body shot from Runkman.
Runkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runkman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tomilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runkman backs up against the cage.
Tomilson takes one to the side of the head.
Runkman cracks Tomilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomilson manages to avoid it.
Tomilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomilson defending well as Runkman loads up on a big left hand.
Tomilson swings for the body but Runkman moves out of range.
Runkman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tomilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Runkman swings for the body but Tomilson moves out of range.
Runkman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Runkman attempts a counter takedown but Tomilson avoids it well and moves away.
Tomilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runkman throws out the jab.
Tomilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tomilson lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runkman misses with a straight left.
Tomilson throws a head kick that Runkman semi-blocks.
Runkman checks a low kick from Tomilson.
Tomilson tries to clinch up.
Runkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runkman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkman. Tomilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomilson moves away.
Tomilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runkman misses with a combination
and Tomilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson misses with a head kick.
Runkman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tomilson swinging wildly here.
Tomilson tries to bum rush Runkman with a series of wild strikes but Runkman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runkman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomilson's head.
Tomilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomilson with the counter takedown but Runkman avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomilson.
Runkman loads up on a big right hand but Tomilson slips the punch.
Onanias Runkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomilson punishes Runkman's body with a nice straight punch.
Runkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman throws a looping overhand right but Tomilson ducks down to avoid it.
Tomilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tomilson takes a swing at Runkman's ribcage but misses.
Runkman dodges the punch combination from Tomilson.
Runkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomilson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkman.
Good shot there by Runkman.
Nice combo by Tomilson! Oh, that's hurt him - Runkman falls to the canvas and Tomilson follows him into side control.
Onanias Runkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Runkman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomilson cracks Runkman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tomilson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Runkman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tomilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tomilson!
Mike Tomilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Kalle Kolmiokuristus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick nicely.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab.
Barnes 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.
Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Kolmiokuristus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
As Kolmiokuristus backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Kolmiokuristus manages to avoid it all.
Kolmiokuristus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Kolmiokuristus ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kolmiokuristus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Kolmiokuristus pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes pushes Kolmiokuristus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Kolmiokuristus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clifton Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Kolmiokuristus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolmiokuristus under the eye.
Barnes sizes up Kolmiokuristus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is getting worse.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes is trying to keep Kolmiokuristus in close.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Barnes wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes stuns Kolmiokuristus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Kolmiokuristus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Kolmiokuristus is wise to it.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clifton Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolmiokuristus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolmiokuristus darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Kolmiokuristus into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes feints and then cracks Kolmiokuristus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolmiokuristus down.
Kolmiokuristus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Kolmiokuristus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolmiokuristus prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus working some strikes from top position.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmiokuristus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kolmiokuristus with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Kolmiokuristus's ribs.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes tries to work over Kolmiokuristus's front leg with a kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it well.
Kolmiokuristus tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes digs a good hook to Kolmiokuristus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range.
Kolmiokuristus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolmiokuristus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Kolmiokuristus checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to counter punch.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild combination.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolmiokuristus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kolmiokuristus managing to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to hold Barnes in close to prevent damage but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolmiokuristus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kolmiokuristus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolmiokuristus is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmiokuristus is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolmiokuristus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Kolmiokuristus ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kolmiokuristus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolmiokuristus under the eye.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into range.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kolmiokuristus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Kolmiokuristus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a head shot. Barnes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes looking to control.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolmiokuristus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes slips under a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Kolmiokuristus in his half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him
Kolmiokuristus is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kolmiokuristus distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but instead Kolmiokuristus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kolmiokuristus seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes tries to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifton Barnes.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Barnes!
Clifton Barnes is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Clifton Barnes 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf comes to the cage accompanied by Eat My Loaf. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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132 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loaf throws a push kick but Heim slaps the foot to one side.
Heim throws out a counter right but Loaf avoids it with no problem.
Loaf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Heim does it's job there.
Loaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
Loaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heim just manages to avoid it.
Loaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heim has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Loaf ducks under a wild hook from Heim.
Heim with a nice cross.
Heim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loaf's head backwards.
Heim misses with a hook.
Heim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loaf.
Heim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loaf gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Loaf are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Heim is trying to get back to half guard.
Heim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heim keeps trying to improve his position.
Loaf throws an elbow but Heim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Loaf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heim some visible discomfort.
Loaf grinds an elbow into Heim's temple.
Loaf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Heim tries to buck Loaf off but Loaf is having none of it.
Loaf landing a few strikes.
Heim gets back to half guard.
Loaf winds up and cracks Heim with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loaf.
Loaf lands strikes from half guard.
Heim wants to control but Loaf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heim manages to get to full guard.
Loaf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loaf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loaf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loaf distracts Heim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loaf is looking to advance position but Heim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loaf tries to lock up and control but Heim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loaf gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heim throwing shots but Loaf is blocking nicely.
Loaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heim pulls his head out easily.
Loaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loaf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Loaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Loaf, not yet.
Loaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim trying to control but Loaf is working from the bottom.
Heim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loaf trying to keep a closed guard but Heim is proving a slippery customer.
Heim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heim is holding on to half guard well.
Heim is trying to maintain the position but Loaf is very close to passing his half guard.
Loaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heim's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aribert Heim will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Heim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heim jabs Loaf right on the nose. Loaf blinks but takes it well.
Heim lands a right hook to the body.
Heim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heim lunges at Loaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loaf's hand.
Loaf moves forwards but Heim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loaf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heim leaves Loaf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loaf drops his hands momentarily and Heim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heim connects with a right hand. Loaf shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heim lands a nice shot that snaps Loaf's head back.
Heim clobbers Loaf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Heim lands a jab to Loaf's midsection.
Loaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heim stuffs the takedown.
Heim tests Loaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heim checks a leg kick nicely.
Heim jabs Loaf right on the nose. Loaf blinks but takes it well.
Heim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loaf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loaf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heim connects with a body shot that sends Loaf's belly button to the back.
Heim looks to score with a jab to the body but Loaf is just out of range.
Loaf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heim misses with a body shot.
Loaf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loaf has time to react.
Heim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loaf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heim.
Loaf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loaf swivels and escapes.
Aribert Heim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loaf's head backwards.
Heim sizes up Loaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Heim. Those never looked like landing.
Loaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Heim finds it's way through Loaf's defenses.
Heim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loaf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heim checks a leg kick.
Loaf walks into a left hand.
Loaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Heim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heim misses with a body shot.
Heim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loaf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heim's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf wants to pass the guard but Heim is keeping the position.
Heim 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.
Heim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loaf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heim tries to improve position but can't.
Heim struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heim misses with a wild combination.
Heim slips a straight right by Loaf.
Heim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Loaf. Those never looked like landing.
Heim fails to land with a series of punches.
Heim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Heim misses with a jab to the body
and Loaf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Loaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heim wants to sweep here but Loaf controlling him for the moment.
Heim trying to keep a closed guard but Loaf is proving a slippery customer.
Loaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heim trying to control the position.
Heim 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Loaf throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf passes into half guard.
Heim looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Loaf wants to pass to mount but Heim is defending the position.
Heim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loaf is working away from the top position though.
Loaf stops Heim from getting back to his feet.
Loaf is working for a kimura but Heim is defending it quite comfortably.
Loaf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim is pressing down on Loaf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loaf stands up over Heim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loaf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loaf is one step ahead there.
Loaf throws a big elbow that misses.
Loaf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loaf defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heim 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.
Loaf 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.
Loaf wants to control from the top but Heim keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loaf postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loaf misses with a takedown
and Heim counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf clearly takes 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.
Heim scores with a jab to the body.
Loaf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heim's guard.
Loaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heim is keeping the position for now.
Loaf postures up.
Heim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loaf.
Loaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heim trying to control the position.
Heim is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Loaf frees his head nicely. Oh but Heim has switched to an armbar! Loaf is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aribert Heim!
Aribert Heim is the new bantamweight champion!
Aribert Heim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Meat Loaf had this to say: 'He pooped on me !'.
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