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REZDOG 37: Clash of Veterans PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Krzesnikowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Budzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Krzesnikowicz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Krzesnikowicz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Budzynski! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krzesnikowicz has closed the distance and engaged Budzynski in a clinch.
Krzesnikowicz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Krzesnikowicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krzesnikowicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Budzynski up against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Krzesnikowicz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Krzesnikowicz prevents Budzynski from breaking the clinch. Budzynski is looking to take this one to the mat. Budzynski is trying to pull guard but Krzesnikowicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz has clasped his hands together around Budzynski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Krzesnikowicz is staying tight to Budzynski's torso, preventing him from escaping. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krzesnikowicz working away. Krzesnikowicz takes a little break here. Budzynski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Budzynski struggling a bit here. Budzynski stops Krzesnikowicz from passing to mount. Krzesnikowicz tries to stand but Budzynski is controlling his head. Budzynski tries to improve position but can't. Budzynski is trying to control Krzesnikowicz's posture but Krzesnikowicz avoids it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Krzesnikowicz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The ground and pound from Krzesnikowicz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Budzynski stops Krzesnikowicz from passing to mount. Krzesnikowicz controls the position from side control.
Krzesnikowicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Budzynski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Krzesnikowicz trying to mount his opponent but Budzynski defends it.
Krzesnikowicz is looking for a kimura here.
Budzynski is trying to control but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krzesnikowicz moves into the clinch. Krzesnikowicz leaning against his opponent.
Budzynski dodges an elbow strike from Krzesnikowicz.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Budzynski blocking some punches.
Krzesnikowicz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Budzynski can't fight it off and eventually Krzesnikowicz manages to take the fight to the floor. Budzynski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Budzynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krzesnikowicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krzesnikowicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Budzynski trying to control the position.
Budzynski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Krzesnikowicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Krzesnikowicz content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz 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.
Krzesnikowicz looks to throw the jab but Budzynski is out of range. Budzynski throws a body shot but no joy. Sebastian Krzesnikowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Budzynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krzesnikowicz. Budzynski misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Budzynski coming out on top.
Krzesnikowicz rushes Budzynski and presses him up against the cage. Budzynski looking to stall.
Krzesnikowicz throws an elbow that misses.
Krzesnikowicz manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krzesnikowicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Krzesnikowicz, not yet. Budzynski trying to control but Krzesnikowicz is working from the bottom. Krzesnikowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Krzesnikowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budzynski can do to turn this around?
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Krzesnikowicz is controlling Budzynski's posture. Budzynski stops Krzesnikowicz from standing up.
Krzesnikowicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Budzynski trying to control but Krzesnikowicz is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Andrzej Budzynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Budzynski throws a combination that misses
and Krzesnikowicz counters with a single leg into guard. Budzynski didn't expect that. Krzesnikowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Budzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krzesnikowicz stopping the sweep attempt from Budzynski.
Budzynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krzesnikowicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Budzynski on the ground. Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Budzynski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Krzesnikowicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Krzesnikowicz stands and throws Budzynski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Krzesnikowicz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Budzynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Budzynski struggling a bit here. Krzesnikowicz controls the position from side control.
Krzesnikowicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Budzynski tries to bench press Krzesnikowicz off him but Krzesnikowicz keeps the position. Krzesnikowicz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krzesnikowicz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Budzynski tries to control but Krzesnikowicz manages to take his back.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Budzynski just trying to survive but Krzesnikowicz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Krzesnikowicz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Krzesnikowicz is looking for the choke from the back position but Budzynski is controlling his hands well. Budzynski tries to escape but Krzesnikowicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Budzynski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krzesnikowicz's arms. Krzesnikowicz controls the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sebastian Krzesnikowicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Krzesnikowicz has the hooks in. Budzynski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
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Krzesnikowicz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Budzynski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Budzynski is looking to regain half guard here but Krzesnikowicz keeps moving and retains side control. Krzesnikowicz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Budzynski struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ground and pound from Krzesnikowicz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Budzynski is looking to reverse the position. Budzynski is trying to control Krzesnikowicz's posture but Krzesnikowicz avoids it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Krzesnikowicz tries to stand but Budzynski is controlling his head. Budzynski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Krzesnikowicz is thwarting Budzynski's attempts to control the position. Krzesnikowicz sitting and controlling from the half guard. Budzynski trying to control but Krzesnikowicz postures up.
Budzynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krzesnikowicz.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Budzynski throws out a loose jab but Krzesnikowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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.
Krzesnikowicz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Budzynski to the mat! Budzynski manages to get full guard. Budzynski trying to keep a closed guard but Krzesnikowicz is proving a slippery customer.
Krzesnikowicz's corner is telling him to maintain position. Krzesnikowicz wants to pass the guard but Budzynski is keeping the position.
Krzesnikowicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krzesnikowicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Krzesnikowicz passes Budzynski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Budzynski is looking to control Krzesnikowicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budzynski avoid being mounted?
Krzesnikowicz seems to be working for a kimura but Budzynski defends the submission attempt. Krzesnikowicz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Budzynski trying to control here.
Budzynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Krzesnikowicz wants to free his trapped foot but Budzynski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Krzesnikowicz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Budzynski looks to land a combination but Krzesnikowicz avoids it well. Budzynski misses the shot to the body.
Krzesnikowicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Krzesnikowicz breaks the clinch.
Budzynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Budzynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budzynski gets caught flat footed, as Krzesnikowicz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krzesnikowicz sitting in guard, not really doing much. Krzesnikowicz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Sebastian Krzesnikowicz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krzesnikowicz, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Husainov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Horwat (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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Husainov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dragan Horwat! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horwat stuffs the takedown attempt from Husainov. Husainov gets slowly back to his feet. Horwat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Husainov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Horwat stops a takedown attempt from Husainov.
Horwat is pressed up against the cage. Husainov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Horwat down to the mat. Horwat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Husainov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Husainov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horwat circles away. Horwat with the counter takedown but Husainov avoids it easily. Husainov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horwat defends it nicely.
Horwat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horwat taking a breather. Horwat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Husainov's defenses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Horwat prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horwat. Husainov looking for a takedown. Horwat lands a nice knee to the body. A bit of stalling here from Horwat.
Horwat taking a breather. Husainov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horwat is defending well. Horwat stalling in the clinch.
Horwat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Horwat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Husainov avoids it. Horwat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Horwat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Horwat lands a damaging elbow. Husainov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Horwat lands an elbow that stopped Husainov in his tracks for a moment.
Husainov has picked Horwat up - he's going for a ride! Husainov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Husainov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Horwat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Husainov lands strikes from half guard. Horwat trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Husainov raining down hammerfists from mount. Husainov lands a big elbow.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Dragan Horwat has been cut. Husainov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horwat is looking to escape. Horwat is in all sorts of trouble here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Husainov controlling from the full mount. Horwat is trying desperately to improve position. Horwat is squirming around, avoiding Husainov's attempts to control the action. Husainov is in the full mount, landing strikes. Horwat wants to hold on but Husainov pushes him away. Husainov throws some wild stikes that Horwat manages to avoid easily.
Husainov has control of Horwat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horwat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Horwat tries to lock up and control but Husainov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Husainov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Husainov raining down shots from the mount! Husainov cracks Horwat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Husainov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Husainov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Husainov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Husainov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dragan Horwat'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.
Husainov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horwat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Husainov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horwat tries to avoid it but Husainov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horwat to the ground. Horwat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Husainov has his takedown stuffed and Horwat counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Husainov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horwat moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Horwat. A nice glancing elbow lands by Horwat. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Husainov as Horwat tries to tie him up. Horwat is defending well against a takedown attempt. Horwat tries a body shot but Husainov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice elbow from Horwat. Husainov looking for a takedown. Nice elbow from Horwat. Husainov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Horwat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horwat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Husainov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horwat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Husainov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horwat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dragan Horwat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nice elbow from Horwat. Horwat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Horwat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Horwat lands an elbow inside that Husainov shrugs off.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Aslan Husainov has been cut. Horwat controlling the action here for a moment.
Husainov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Husainov is looking for a takedown. Husainov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horwat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Husainov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horwat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Horwat lands an elbow inside that Husainov shrugs off. Husainov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horwat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Horwat.
Horwat missing with knees to the body.
Horwat lands an elbow inside that Husainov shrugs off. Horwat has Husainov pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice elbow from Horwat. Horwat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Husainov.
Horwat is pushing Husainov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Horwat lands a damaging elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Horwat. Husainov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Husainov takes an elbow to the temple. Horwat lands an elbow inside that Husainov shrugs off. Husainov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horwat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horwat tries to land knees in the clinch but Husainov avoids the damage to the body. Horwat prevents the takedown attempt.
Horwat tries to work over Husainov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Horwat pressing his opponent against the cage. Horwat has Husainov pressed against the cage.
Horwat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Horwat lands an elbow just above Husainov 's eye. Husainov letting Horwat take a breather here. Horwat missing with knees to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Husainov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horwat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Horwat lands an elbow inside. Horwat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Husainov avoids it. Horwat is defending well against a takedown attempt. Horwat lands a damaging elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horwat leaning against his opponent.
Horwat lands an elbow inside that Husainov shrugs off. Horwat just leaning against Husainov, taking a breather. Horwat controlling the action here for a moment.
Horwat lands a nice elbow. Horwat pressing his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dragan Horwat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Husainov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Horwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Husainov is defended easily by Horwat.
Husainov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horwat is trying to defend but Husainov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Horwat taking some punishment here, with Husainov in his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horwat is trying to get back to full guard. Husainov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Horwat is holding on to half guard well.
Husainov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Husainov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Husainov trying to control the action but Horwat is working from the bottom. Horwat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Husainov. Horwat is trying to stand back up but Husainov is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Husainov 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.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Husainov looks to land a strike but Horwat avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Husainov being controlled here momentarily. Husainov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Husainov postures up in Horwat's guard and throws a big left but Horwat blocks it. Horwat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Husainov is controlling him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Husainov fails with a takedown attempt. Husainov fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Husainov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Husainov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horwat counters with a head kick that drops Husainov to the mat! Husainov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Husainov is rocked! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Horwat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Husainov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Horwat cracks the inside of Husainov's front leg. Horwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Aslan Husainov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A decent looking body kick lands there for Horwat. Horwat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horwat throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Husainov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dragan Horwat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Django (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Django! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Silva! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Django wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance. Django misses with a body kick. Django throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Django throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Django manages to step out the way in time. Django drops his hands momentarily and Silva needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Django just on the top of the head. Django drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Django - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domingos Eto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Quanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quanero has chosen 537 CUBA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Domingos Eto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Quanero's chin.
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingos Eto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Quanero! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eto throws a head kick that misses and Quanero counters with a series of strikes. Eto will be more careful next time no doubt. Quanero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Julio Quanero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quanero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eto has closed the distance and engaged Quanero in a clinch.
Eto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Julio Quanero has been cut. Eto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quanero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Quanero tries to break the clinch but Eto is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quanero takes an elbow to the forehead. Quanero prevents a body shot from Eto. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eto as Quanero tries to tie him up. Quanero is trying to break the clinch but Eto is controlling him. Quanero tries to land knees in the clinch but Eto avoids the damage to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Quanero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Eto misses with a punch to the body.
Quanero has had enough of the clinch but Eto keeps him there for the moment. Quanero letting Eto take a breather here. Eto lands an elbow just above Quanero 's eye. Quanero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Quanero is trying to force a seperation but Eto has the dominant position. Eto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quanero's elbow. Nice elbow from Eto.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) That has opened up Julio Quanero's cut even more. Eto can't find room to land a body shot as Quanero controls the action.
Eto can't find room to land a body shot as Quanero controls the action.
Eto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Eto lands an elbow inside. Eto has Quanero pressed against the cage, preventing Quanero from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Eto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quanero avoids it. Quanero has had enough of the clinch but Eto keeps him there for the moment. Quanero is trying to break the clinch but Eto has him pressed against the cage. Quanero misses with a body punch.
Eto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quanero avoids it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Quanero wants to break free but Eto has control.
Eto misses with a body punch.
Eto can't find room to land a body shot as Quanero controls the action.
Quanero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Eto.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) The cut above Julio Quanero's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Eto misses with a body punch.
Quanero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Eto lands a nice elbow from the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! A battle for position here, against the cage. Eto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quanero avoids it. Quanero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Quanero misses with a hook from the clinch. Eto keeps control of Quanero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Quanero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Eto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Eto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) Julio Quanero's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Quanero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Eto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quanero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eto can't find room to land a body shot as Quanero controls the action.
Eto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Eto lands an elbow just above Quanero 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julio Quanero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Domingos Eto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rembrandt Van Rijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Plochinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rembrandt Van Rijn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rembrandt Van Rijn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Plochinger! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Plochinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Rijn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Plochinger instigates a clinch. Van Rijn lands an uppercut. Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Plochinger's takedown attempt.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Van Rijn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Plochinger up against the cage. Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plochinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Plochinger. Van Rijn stalling the fight.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Plochinger is looking to take this one to the mat. Rembrandt Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Plochinger. Plochinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Plochinger is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position. A battle for position here, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Plochinger tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Plochinger drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Van Rijn lands a right hand. Van Rijn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Van Rijn.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Plochinger is rocked!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Plochinger with a big uppercut! Plochinger tries to clinch up but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Plochinger to the mat! Plochinger covers up and Van Rijn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rembrandt Van Rijn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Tainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Tainio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riley Cunningham! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tainio slips under a jab from Cunningham. Tainio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cunningham circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunningham forces Tainio back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cunningham throwing shots but Tainio is blocking nicely.
Tainio looking for submissions off his back. Tainio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Tainio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tainio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Tainio trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tainio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunningham is looking for a kimura here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Tainio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunningham. Tainio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cunningham trying to control the action but Tainio is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tainio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes. Cunningham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tainio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunningham scoring with some ground and pound. Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Tainio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cunningham works a leg free and moves into half guard. Cunningham not doing much here.
Tainio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cunningham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tainio's head. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tainio actively working from the bottom here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tainio is defended easily by Cunningham. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Cunningham dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Tainio shoots in looking for a takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl out of it but Tainio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cunningham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cunningham takes one to the chin there.
Tainio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Cunningham wants to control but Tainio is keeping busy.
Cunningham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cunningham trying to get back to full guard but Tainio takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tainio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tainio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunningham is looking to escape.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Cunningham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cunningham regains half guard.
Tainio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cunningham is looking to improve his position.
Tainio is pressing down on Cunningham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunningham is holding on for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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.
Tainio wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunningham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tainio seems to be looking for submissions.
Tainio with the ground and pound but Cunningham uses the opportunity to regain guard. Tainio throwing strikes but missing. Tainio stands up over Cunningham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Tainio throws an elbow that misses. Cunningham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tainio's guard. Nice move by Cunningham!
Cunningham trying to control but Tainio is working from the bottom.
Cunningham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tainio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cunningham has Tainio in his guard.
Cunningham trying to keep a closed guard but Tainio is proving a slippery customer.
Cunningham has momentary wrist control but Tainio slips an elbow through the middle.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Tainio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tainio throws a big right hand that misses. Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Tainio from controlling successfully. Our spies down at at Nordic Top Team inform us that Cunningham has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tainio trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cunningham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Cunningham working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Tainio dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tainio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away. Teemu Tainio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tainio moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off. Tainio is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cunningham takes the fight into the clinch. Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunningham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tainio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tainio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tainio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tainio controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Cunningham wants to control from the top but Tainio keeps moving. Tainio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cunningham is now in half guard. Cunningham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tainio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tainio is trying to control but can't.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tainio defending well though.
Tainio actively working from the bottom here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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.
Tainio looking for submissions off his back. Cunningham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Cunningham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tainio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cunningham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tainio is looking to get to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunningham trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tainio tries to lock up and control but Cunningham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tainio is trying to escape the mount.
Tainio wants to control but Cunningham is having none of it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four 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. Cunningham is looking to stand but Tainio has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Tainio wants to control but Cunningham is having none of it. Cunningham trying to control but Tainio is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tainio has worked his arm free - good work by Tainio!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Riley Cunningham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cunningham 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Cunningham! Our winner, Riley Cunningham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pakile Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pakile Pike! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Filipowicz does a little dance to reset his feet. Filipowicz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pakile Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pike throws a leg kick which misses Filipowicz's front leg but catches the back leg as Filipowicz tries to avoid it. Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz gets the takedown into side control. Pike takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been hearing that Filipowicz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Filipowicz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pike sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Filipowicz lands a few punches from side control. Filipowicz working the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pike manages to get back to half guard. Pike controlling the position for now. Filipowicz lands strikes from half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pike taking some punishment here, with Filipowicz in his half guard. Pike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filipowicz. Filipowicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Filipowicz not landing any meaningful shots this time. Filipowicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pike tries to roll over but Filipowicz keeps him under control. Filipowicz with the ground and pound but Pike uses the opportunity to regain guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth. Filipowicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filipowicz. Filipowicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pike is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filipowicz defends well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pike has momentary wrist control but Filipowicz slips an elbow through the middle. Filipowicz throws a big right hand that misses. Pike working a defensive guard here.
Pike has momentary wrist control but Filipowicz slips an elbow through the middle. Pike is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pike wants to control but Filipowicz is keeping him busy. Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz trying to hold on to Pike's head to control him but Pike postures up.
Filipowicz wants to get back to full guard but Pike has mounted him! Pike breaks from Filipowicz's wrist control and lands an elbow. Filipowicz regains half guard. Pike passes to side control. Pike blocks the strikes from Filipowicz.
Pike postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Filipowicz wants to control but Pike postures up. Filipowicz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz struggling a bit here. Filipowicz is trying to strike from the bottom but Pike has passed into full mount. Pike lands a nice shot to the head. Pike avoids the attempt from Filipowicz to control. Pike throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipowicz because Pike loaded up on that one. Filipowicz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Pike looking to finish with strikes here!
Filipowicz tries to hold on but Pike postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tymoteusz Filipowicz will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pike throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Filipowicz counters with a takedown into side control. Filipowicz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pike struggling a bit here. Filipowicz is working Pike over with some ground and pound from side control. Pike is looking to reverse the position. Pike regains half guard, as Filipowicz was trying to land strikes. 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. Filipowicz connects with a nice short shot to Pike's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pike trying to control here.
Filipowicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Filipowicz not landing any meaningful shots this time. Filipowicz thows a huge punch but Pike dodges it nicely.
Filipowicz lands strikes from half guard. Pike is looking for a sweep. Filipowicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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. Filipowicz connects with a nice short shot to Pike's temple. Filipowicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pike trying to hold on to Filipowicz's head to control him but Filipowicz postures up.
Filipowicz 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. Filipowicz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Pike throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Filipowicz manages to pass to side control. Pike parries the strikes from Filipowicz easily there. Filipowicz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pike to escape.
Filipowicz scores with punches from side control. Filipowicz lands a decent elbow from side control. Pike can't do much from the bottom here. Filipowicz working the ground and pound. Filipowicz lands a few punches from side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz lands a few punches from side control. Pike tries to improve position but can't. Filipowicz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Filipowicz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Pike is working to avoid the ground and pound but Filipowicz connects with a decent elbow. Tymoteusz Filipowicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Filipowicz working the ground and pound. Filipowicz throwing strikes but Pike manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Filipowicz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Pike working away. Pike trying to control the position but Filipowicz is working away. Filipowicz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pike scores with punches from side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pike gets to mount! Filipowicz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Filipowicz tries to lock up and control but Pike gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Filipowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pike can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Filipowicz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipowicz tries to hold on but Pike pushes him away. Pike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipowicz is looking to escape. Filipowicz tries to reverse the position but Pike maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipowicz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pike misses with a head kick.
Filipowicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pike lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipowicz's head. Pike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipowicz doesn't seem bothered though. Pike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it. Pike has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Filipowicz is landing a low percentage of strikes. A chopping leg kick lands by Pike. Filipowicz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pike misses with a low kick as Filipowicz jumps back.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Filipowicz goes for a double leg but Pike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pike continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tymoteusz Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Filipowicz fails with the takedown and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pike throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Filipowicz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pike scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Pike tenderised Filipowicz's leg. Filipowicz is trying to keep his angry face on. Pike tries a head kick but it misses.
Pike misses with a low kick. Pakile Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Pike.
Filipowicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Filipowicz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pike looks to land a body kick but Filipowicz moved away. Filipowicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Filipowicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pike connects with a single shot there. Pakile Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipowicz misses with a takedown attempt - Pike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pike cracks the inside of Filipowicz's front leg. Pike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pike looks to land a body kick but Filipowicz moved away. Pike throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Filipowicz fails with the takedown.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Pike misses with a looping right. Pike tries a low kick but Filipowicz avoids it. Filipowicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pike stuffs the takedown attempt from Filipowicz. Filipowicz gets slowly back to his feet. Pike unleashes a big counter combination but Filipowicz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pike throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pike lands a big head kick that sends Filipowicz tumbling to the mat! Pike takes a step backwards and waves Filipowicz back to his feet - he wants the finish! Tymoteusz Filipowicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Filipowicz is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipowicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pike. Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Pike.
And that's the end of the fight! Pakile Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Filipowicz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiej Kravchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Pereira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergiej Kravchenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Pereira! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pereira misses with a straight left. Kravchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick. Pereira throws a sloppy body shot
and Kravchenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking. Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Kravchenko.
Pereira tries to clinch up. Kravchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kravchenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A left lands for Pereira. Pereira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kravchenko. Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice cross by Kravchenko. Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kravchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pereira throws a push kick but Kravchenko slaps the foot to one side. Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kravchenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kravchenko takes one to the chin there. Pereira scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pereira misses the body punch and Kravchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pereira is looking to clinch but Kravchenko is avoiding it.
Kravchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A bone on bone clash there as Kravchenko blocks the leg kick.
Kravchenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pereira avoids it. Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Kravchenko avoids it.
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Kravchenko. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pereira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kravchenko's brow. Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pereira lands an elbow inside that Kravchenko shrugs off. Pereira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook. Pereira misses with a left hand and Kravchenko counters with a two punch combo. Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kravchenko on the side of the head. Kravchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pereira tries to clinch up and Kravchenko counters with a two punch combo. Kravchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kravchenko with a jab. Kravchenko moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira tries to clinch up and Kravchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kravchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kravchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kravchenko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. Kravchenko throws a leg kick and Pereira makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kravchenko really felt that one! Kravchenko blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Kravchenko saw that one coming. Pereira throws a head kick that misses. Pereira is looking to clinch but Kravchenko is avoiding it.
Thiago Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kravchenko throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease. Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Kravchenko's belly button to the back. Kravchenko ducks under a wild hook from Pereira. Kravchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Kravchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Pereira. Both fighters circling a little - Kravchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kravchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pereira throws a leg kick and Kravchenko counters with a two punch combo. 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! Kravchenko slips under a jab from Pereira. Kravchenko is looking for a counter combo. Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Kravchenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Kravchenko throws a big counter combination but Pereira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Pereira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kravchenko. Nice body punch from Pereira. A leg kick checked by Pereira. Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kravchenko lands a jab-cross combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Pereira will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kravchenko misses. Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Kravchenko steps away. Pereira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Pereira misses with a looping left. Kravchenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kravchenko is out of range. Kravchenko avoids the body shot from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kravchenko misses with a wild body shot. Pereira lands with a kick to the temple. Kravchenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kravchenko misses with a wild combination.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kravchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pereira throws a low kick but Kravchenko moves out of range easily. Good work by Kravchenko as he checks the leg kick. Kravchenko appears to be looking for a big counter. Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pereira looks to land a right hand but Kravchenko moved out of range. Pereira throws a push kick but Kravchenko slaps the foot to one side. Kravchenko digs a good hook to Pereira's body.
Pereira stuffs the takedown attempt from Kravchenko. Kravchenko gets slowly back to his feet. Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Kravchenko steps away. Kravchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away. Kravchenko misses with a shot to the body and Pereira counters with a leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravchenko misses the shot to the body. Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pereira throws a head kick but Kravchenko moves out of range.
Kravchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira is looking to clinch. Pereira misses with a double jab
and Kravchenko counters with a left to the body. The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An attempted straight right counter from Kravchenko misses the target. Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kravchenko counters with a left to the body. 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! A low kick from Pereira is predictable there and Kravchenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Kravchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira. Kravchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kravchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pereira rushes Kravchenko and presses him up against the cage. Kravchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow. Kravchenko trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Kravchenko dodges an elbow strike from Pereira.
Kravchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pereira misses with an elbow over the top. Pereira lands a nice uppercut. Kravchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kravchenkos head.
Kravchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravchenko scores with a nice body kick.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Kravchenko's leg but Kravchenko calmly moves out of range. Pereira tries to clinch up. Sergiej Kravchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. That kick from Kravchenko tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on. 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! Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. Kravchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Kravchenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pereira to the ground. Kravchenko is now in Pereira's guard. Pereira is trying to control the position but Kravchenko postures up. Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kravchenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kravchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravchenko is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergiej Kravchenko will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Pereira throws a head kick that Kravchenko semi-blocks.
Kravchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira. Kravchenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kravchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily. Kravchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kravchenko checks it well. Kravchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Kravchenko misses. Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Sergiej Kravchenko has been cut. Kravchenko throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pereira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Kravchenko. Those never looked like landing. Pereira moves out of range as Kravchenko strikes. Sergiej Kravchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kravchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Kravchenko counters with a two punch combo. Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kravchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Kravchenko back into the cage. Pereira misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravchenko. Kravchenko lands a nice shot to the body. Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kravchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kravchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kravchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kravchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kravchenko.
Kravchenko lands a body shot. Kravchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thiago Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kravchenko lands with a left to the head. Kravchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kravchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kravchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow. Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kravchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Come on Kravchenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kravchenko dodges an elbow strike from Pereira.
Kravchenko trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pereira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kravchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravchenko's elbow. Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kravchenko blocking some punches.
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kravchenko.
Pereira throws an elbow that misses.
Kravchenko is working Pereira over against the cage. Kravchenko blocks an elbow strike. Kravchenko misses with the head strike.
Kravchenko misses with a body punch.
Kravchenko blocks an elbow strike from Pereira.
Pereira pushes off an throws an elbow but Kravchenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Pereira stalling in the clinch but Kravchenko improves position. Kravchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pereira being controlled against the cage. A body shot lands from Kravchenko.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Kravchenko. Kravchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kravchenko taking a breather. A bit of stalling here from Kravchenko.
Kravchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pereira blocks a body shot from Kravchenko. Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira throws an elbow but it misses.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Kravchenko gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage. Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravchenko's elbow. Kravchenko scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head. Pereira being controlled against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Pereira. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergiej Kravchenko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kravchenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiej Kravchenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Angel Concepcion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raimo Pukki's chin.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
43 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimo Pukki! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pukki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pukki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concepcion.
Concepcion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pukki to score with a decent uppercut. Pukki throws a body shot but no joy. Concepcion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Concepcion works Pukki's body with a nice hook. Pukki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Some wild striking there from Pukki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Concepcion misses with a double jab
and Pukki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Concepcion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pukki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Concepcion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Concepcion takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pukki misses with a looping right. Concepcion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Concepcion misses with an uppercut. Pukki throws a head kick but Concepcion moves out of range.
Pukki fails to land with a series of punches.
Concepcion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pukki.
A slow jab from Concepcion misses its intended target. Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Concepcion slips the punch. Pukki lands a body shot.
Pukki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pukki throws an overhand right that lands on Concepcion's shoulder, as Concepcion tries to avoid the shot. Concepcion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Concepcion digs a good hook to Pukki's body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pukki works over Concepcion's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concepcion manages to avoid it. Pukki lands a jab to Concepcion's midsection. Pukki misses with a body shot
and Concepcion counters with a nice uppercut. Concepcion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pukki has time to react. Pukki missing with a left hand there. Concepcion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pukki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Concepcion as he checks the leg kick. Pukki scores with a sloppy right hand. Concepcion should have avoided that one. Concepcion staying out of range there. Pukki connects with the punch. Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A countering left hand to the body from Pukki misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pukki scores with a shot to the body.
Concepcion throws a jab when Pukki was well out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pukki!
Jab from Pukki. Concepcion throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pukki to counter with a crisp jab. Pukki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pukki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Concepcion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki. Pukki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Concepcion.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Concepcion. Pukki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Concepcion misses with a double jab
letting Pukki counter with a right hand. Concepcion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pukki. A jab from Concepcion does it's job there. A jab from Concepcion misses. Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Concepcion. Concepcion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pukki.
Pukki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Concepcion to score an easy takedown into full guard. Concepcion won't allow Pukki to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Concepcion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Concepcion throws a hook to the side of Pukki's head but Pukki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pukki misses with a few strikes there.
Concepcion looks to land a left hand but Pukki moved out of range nicely. Pukki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Concepcion's calf. Pukki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Concepcion clobbers Pukki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pukki throws the left hand but Concepcion avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Concepcion thuds his right hand into Pukki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pukki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Concepcion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Concepcion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Concepcion slips the punch. Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Concepcion. Concepcion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Pukki throws an overhand right that lands on Concepcion's shoulder, as Concepcion tries to avoid the shot. Concepcion misses with a straight right. Pukki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Concepcion throws a body punch but Pukki moves out of range. Pukki lands an overhand right. Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Pukki works the jab nicely. Concepcion shoots and misses and Pukki counters with a one-two to the body. A slow jab from Concepcion misses its intended target. Some wild striking there from Pukki.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pukki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Concepcion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pukki's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pukki throws a looping overhand right but Concepcion ducks down to avoid it. Raimo Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concepcion.
Pukki swinging wildly here.
Pukki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Concepcion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Concepcion throws a hook but Pukki avoids it easily. Pukki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pukki staying out of range there. Raimo Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Concepcion. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet. Pukki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concepcion manages to avoid it. A nice combination there by Pukki.
Concepcion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pukki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Pukki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pukki, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pukki cracks a nice hook into Concepcion's ribs. Concepcion slips under a jab from Pukki. Concepcion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Concepcion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Concepcion. Concepcion throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pukki to counter with a crisp jab. Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concepcion.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pukki misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Concepcion does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Concepcion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pukki. A swing and a miss from Pukki. Pukki connects with a body shot. Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Concepcion. Concepcion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pukki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Concepcion lunges at Pukki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pukki's hand. Concepcion misses with a hook. Pukki ducked under it nicely. Pukki only half commits to the counter leg kick. Concepcion with a poor takedown and Pukki counters with a straight right hand. Pukki misses with a kick to the body
and Concepcion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pukki's guard. Concepcion tries to free his leg and advance position but Pukki is retaining full guard. Pukki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Concepcion. Concepcion preventing the sweep. Pukki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Concepcion has passed into side control.
Pukki tries to improve position but can't. Concepcion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pukki keeps working. Concepcion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pukki wants to get back to his feet. Concepcion throws an elbow but Pukki slips to the side and avoids it well. Pukki pushes Concepcion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Concepcion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. An elbow from Concepcion crashes against the mat.
Pukki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Pukki struggling a bit here. Pukki tries to bench press Concepcion off him but Concepcion keeps the position. Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Pukki pushes Concepcion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Concepcion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pukki with a hook. Concepcion misses with a hook
enabling Pukki to counter with a crisp jab. Concepcion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Concepcion dives in and grabs Pukki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pukki pushes down on Concepcion's head and hops out. A combination from Pukki does no damage. Concepcion scores with a punch to the head. Pukki misses with a lunging right hand
and Concepcion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Concepcion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Pukki. Concepcion moves away from the strike by Pukki.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Concepcion misses with a takedown enabling Pukki to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Concepcion misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pukki! But no joy. Concepcion works Pukki's body with a nice hook. Concepcion throws a front kick aimed at Pukki's knee but Pukki avoids it well. Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Concepcion. Pukki moves away from the strike by Concepcion. Pukki slips a jab and a cross from Concepcion.
Pukki cracks a nice hook into Concepcion's ribs. Concepcion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pukki. Jab by Pukki. Concepcion jabs Pukki right on the nose. Pukki blinks but takes it well. Angel Concepcion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pukki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Pukki moves out of range as Concepcion strikes. Concepcion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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! Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Concepcion. Concepcion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Pukki slips a straight right by Concepcion. Concepcion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pukki counters with a three punch combo that has Concepcion backing up. Concepcion nods at Pukki to acknowledge the strikes. Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Pukki unleashes a big counter combination but Concepcion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pukki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Concepcion 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. Concepcion misses with a lunging right hand
and Pukki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Raimo Pukki. I've got Pukki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki! After winning the bout, Raimo Pukki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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