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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yo Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raditos Putranho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putranho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Forever Young. Raditos Putranho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yo Bo's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yo Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raditos Putranho!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putranho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bo defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bo enables Putranho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Putranho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Putranho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bo keeping full guard, as Putranho tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putranho wants to control from the top but Bo keeps moving.
Putranho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo trying to control the position.
Putranho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bo is proving hard to escape from.
Putranho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bo!
Putranho is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putranho is trying to control Bo's posture but Bo avoids it.
That's two 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Putranho can't do much from the bottom here.
Bo stands up and beckons Putranho to his feet.
Putranho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo tries for a takedown but Putranho manages to get underhooks.
Bo wants to stall.
Bo wants a takedown.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Putranho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bo after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Bo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yo Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raditos Putranho.
Bo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Putranho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bo tightens his grip and picks Putranho up, before dumping him to the ground. Putranho manages to land in guard.
Putranho keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Putranho is pulling down on Bo's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Putranho has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Putranho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Putranho's body to avoid the submission. Putranho has instead reached around Bo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Putranho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raditos Putranho!
Raditos Putranho gave a mention to Darkness in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hargrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Hargrave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Laukkanen !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargrave scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laukkanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Laukkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hargrave tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laukkanen manages to circle out of the way.
Laukkanen lands a big head kick that sends Hargrave tumbling to the mat! Laukkanen takes a step backwards and waves Hargrave back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kevin Hargrave has been cut.
Hargrave closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laukkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hargrave has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laukkanen is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Laukkanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hargrave tries to free his leg and advance position but Laukkanen is retaining full guard.
Laukkanen pulls Hargrave in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave lands a couple of digs.
Hargrave really is a fat lump.
Laukkanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Laukkanen .
Hargrave blocks the body kick.
Laukkanen throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hargrave checks a leg kick.
Laukkanen clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave jumps guard but Laukkanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hargrave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laukkanen to keep the fight standing.
Hargrave is trying to break free.
Hargrave changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laukkanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hargrave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laukkanen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hargrave is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Laukkanen has knocked Hargrave down with a huge combo! Laukkanen steps away and waves a wobbly Hargrave back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laukkanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hargrave gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laukkanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laukkanen lands an elbow that stopped Hargrave in his tracks for a moment.
Kevin Hargrave's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hargrave avoids the elbow strike from Laukkanen , against the cage.
Hargrave takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Kevin Hargrave's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Hargrave's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Santeri Laukkanen !
Santeri Laukkanen made sure to mention his sponsor, Darkness in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Van Driesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delfora Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Van Driesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Delfora Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Van Driesen is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Van Driesen's guard.
Van Driesen keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Van Driesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Driesen, not yet.
Van Driesen looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos won't allow Van Driesen to sweep him here.
Van Driesen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Driesen throwing strikes but missing.
Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Van Driesen any problems.
Van Driesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Driesen drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Van Driesen off! Van Driesen jumps back into Santos's guard.
Van Driesen forces his way 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. Van Driesen connects with a nice short shot to Santos's temple.
Van Driesen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Van Driesen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Van Driesen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Driesen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos is looking to escape.
Van Driesen is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Driesen 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.
Van Driesen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Van Driesen drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Driesen not doing much here.
Van Driesen passes to side control.
Van Driesen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is pushing Van Driesen's head away, looking to escape. Van Driesen manages to hold on to the position though.
Van Driesen grinds an elbow into Santos's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Driesen wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Van Driesen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Van Driesen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Van Driesen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Van Driesen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Van Driesen misses.
Van Driesen sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Driesen avoids it this time.
Van Driesen has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Van Driesen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santos is trying to keep an underhook but Van Driesen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Driesen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Driesen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Driesen winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Driesen 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.
Van Driesen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Van Driesen moves nicely into side control.
Van Driesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Driesen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Santos tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Van Driesen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santos?
Van Driesen controlling from the full mount.
Van Driesen has hold of Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
David Van Driesen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Van Driesen working for a submission but Santos is keeping him at bay.
Van Driesen lands a heavy elbow.
Santos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Driesen uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Van Driesen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Driesen lands a couple of good shots and Santos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos covers up after that shot from Van Driesen.
Van Driesen working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Van Driesen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Van Driesen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Driesen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Santos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Santos right now.
Van Driesen lands strikes to the head.
Santos is covering up but some of the strikes from Van Driesen are getting through and doing damage.
Santos is trying to defend against the choke here but Van Driesen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Van Driesen Tightens the hold and Santos taps out furiously! Van Driesen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Van Driesen!
A very excited looking David Van Driesen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Poutala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poutala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Katupoikien Laulu. Kalervo Poutala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brent Harvey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Poutala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutala dives in and grabs Harvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes down on Poutala's head and hops out.
Poutala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Poutala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poutala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poutala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalervo Poutala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poutala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Poutala stalling in the clinch.
Poutala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harvey regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutala wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey has control of Poutala's left arm, preventing Poutala from doing any damage.
Harvey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poutala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poutala.
Harvey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harvey wants to sweep here but Poutala controlling him for the moment.
Poutala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poutala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poutala trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poutala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harvey dives on top into guard.
Harvey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harvey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poutala's head.
Poutala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harvey lands a couple of digs.
Harvey postures up and lands a big shot to Poutala's brow.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poutala is keeping the position for now.
Harvey distracts Poutala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harvey works over Poutala with some ground and pound from guard.
Poutala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harvey's guard.
Poutala wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Poutala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poutala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harvey dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutala thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Poutala being controlled here, momentarily.
Harvey cracks Poutala with a solid left hand.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poutala is keeping the position for now.
Harvey chips away with some ground and pound.
Poutala has his foot on Harvey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harvey works his way back into a safe position though.
Poutala is breathing heavily.
Poutala is looking for a triangle but Harvey pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey passes into half guard.
Harvey prevents Poutala from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey winds up and cracks Poutala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harvey working Poutala over with strikes.
Harvey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poutala keeps working.
Harvey controlling the action here.
Harvey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harvey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harvey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poutala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey working Poutala over with strikes.
Poutala wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harvey is nestled in close to Poutala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Harvey 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.
Poutala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harvey.
Harvey tries to clinch up.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Poutala moved out of range.
Poutala closes the distance and clinches.
Harvey wants to take the fight to the mat but Poutala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poutala blocking some punches.
Poutala has picked Harvey up - he's going for a ride! Poutala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutala is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poutala to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harvey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harvey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poutala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey trying to control here.
Poutala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harvey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poutala wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harvey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poutala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harvey controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutala throws a nice looking combination but Harvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poutala drops his hands momentarily and Harvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Kalervo Poutala has been cut.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
Harvey digs a good body shot into Poutala's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poutala.
Poutala attempts a counter takedown but Harvey avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey jabs Poutala right on the nose. Poutala blinks but takes it well.
Poutala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brent Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poutala blocks a jab.
Brent Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poutala moves away.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poutala.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalervo Poutala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Poutala moves out of range easily.
Poutala feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Poutala trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Poutala advances to half guard.
Harvey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Poutala.
Poutala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harvey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey 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.
Poutala trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poutala drops back looking for a leg! Harvey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harvey manages to kick Poutala off! Poutala jumps back into Harvey's guard.
Poutala passes Harvey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harvey has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poutala trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brent Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poutala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Poutala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harvey sees it coming and defends easily.
Poutala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
Poutala prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey is controlling Poutala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Poutala is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalervo Poutala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poutala is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poutala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Poutala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harvey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poutala is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brent Harvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harvey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey works Poutala's body with a nice hook.
Kalervo Poutala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poutala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Poutala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harvey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Harvey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Lenoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassius Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Lenoir!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenoir throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Lenoir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lenoir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali slips under a jab from Lenoir.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lenoir digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Ali wants to clinch up but Lenoir keeps it at a distance.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Lenoir is just out of range.
Lenoir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Lenoir punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lenoir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
Lenoir digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Lenoir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali cracks Lenoir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lenoir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Lenoir.
Lenoir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lenoir with a nice cross.
Lenoir swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Lenoir wants to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch position.
Lenoir's coach down at Helsinki Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lenoir's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lenoir throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Lenoir is just out of range.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Lenoir. Lenoir maintains the clinch.
Lenoir misses with the head strike.
Lenoir is working Ali over against the cage.
Lenoir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lenoir working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lenoir blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Lenoir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Lenoir blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Lenoir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lenoir prevents a body shot from Ali.
Lenoir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali is pushing Lenoir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Lenoir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenoir misses with the head strike.
Lenoir can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lenoir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lenoir.
Lenoir prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lenoir.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lenoir can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenoir lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali stalls.
Lenoir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ali is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lenoir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Lenoir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lenoir misses with a jab to the body
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lenoir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lenoir ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pascal Lenoir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali defending well as Lenoir loads up on a big left hand.
Ali swings for the body but Lenoir moves out of range.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Lenoir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lenoir counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Lenoir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali tries to move into range but Lenoir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lenoir.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Lenoir looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenoir wants to clinch.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Lenoir should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lenoir misses.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lenoir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Lenoir punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lenoir finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lenoir. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lenoir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali tries to keep at a distance but Lenoir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenoir slowing the pace effectively.
Ali tries to work over Lenoir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lenoir.
Lenoir tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lenoir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lenoir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lenoir misses with some punches.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Lenoir gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Lenoir is trying to stall.
Lenoir just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lenoir.
Lenoir struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Lenoir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lenoir fails to land.
Ali just leaning against Lenoir, taking a breather.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Lenoir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenoir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Lenoir blocking some punches.
Lenoir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lenoir taking a breather.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
Lenoir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Lenoir slows down the pace here.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Lenoir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lenoir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Lenoir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pascal Lenoir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lenoir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
Lenoir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lenoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lenoir.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Lenoir.
Lenoir throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Lenoir.
Lenoir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali swings for the body but Lenoir moves out of range.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Lenoir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lenoir swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lenoir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali tries to clinch but Lenoir moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenoir throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lenoir, as that shot connected.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lenoir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Lenoir saw that one coming.
Lenoir tries to clinch up.
Lenoir takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lenoir tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali avoids the body shot from Lenoir.
Lenoir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
A shot to the liver by Lenoir. Beautiful body shot.
Lenoir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali throws a body punch but Lenoir moves out of range.
A big right from Ali misses.
Lenoir tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenoir throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lenoir tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Lenoir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lenoir moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Lenoir misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lenoir.
Lenoir tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Lenoir improves position.
Lenoir stalling in the clinch.
Lenoir lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ali.
Lenoir blocks a body shot from Ali.
Lenoir stalling in the clinch.
Lenoir is looking to control Ali's arms but Ali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lenoir has his back to the cage.
Lenoir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lenoir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Cassius Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascal Lenoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lenoir tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pascal Lenoir.
Well Lenoir 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Lenoir!
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