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REZDOG 42: Nucleus vs. Boswell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Budzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Krzesnikowicz (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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Budzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krzesnikowicz forces Budzynski back against the cage and clinches.
Krzesnikowicz has Budzynski pushed against the cage.
Budzynski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Budzynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Krzesnikowicz jumps into guard, dragging Budzynski to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krzesnikowicz holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Krzesnikowicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Budzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Krzesnikowicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budzynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budzynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Budzynski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Budzynski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budzynski forces his way into half guard.
Budzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krzesnikowicz keeps working.
Krzesnikowicz is trying to stand up here but Budzynski is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krzesnikowicz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krzesnikowicz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krzesnikowicz wants to get back to his feet but Budzynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Budzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krzesnikowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krzesnikowicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Budzynski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krzesnikowicz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krzesnikowicz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krzesnikowicz!
Budzynski struggling a bit here.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Budzynski is controlling his arm.
Budzynski is looking to regain half guard here but Krzesnikowicz keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budzynski is trying to control Krzesnikowicz's posture but Krzesnikowicz avoids it.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Budzynski is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski struggling a bit here.
Krzesnikowicz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Budzynski manages to get back to half guard.
Budzynski actively working from the bottom here.
Krzesnikowicz controlling the action here.
Krzesnikowicz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Budzynski defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krzesnikowicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Budzynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budzynski misses with a two punch combination.
Krzesnikowicz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Budzynski dodges the ground and pound from Krzesnikowicz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzesnikowicz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Budzynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krzesnikowicz but great work by Budzynski.
Krzesnikowicz is trying to get back to half guard.
Krzesnikowicz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Budzynski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krzesnikowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budzynski.
Budzynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrzej Budzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krzesnikowicz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Budzynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krzesnikowicz is working away from the top position though.
Krzesnikowicz controlling the action here.
More stalling from Krzesnikowicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budzynski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krzesnikowicz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krzesnikowicz's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz tries to escape the position.
Krzesnikowicz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Budzynski's arms.
Budzynski tightening his grip on Krzesnikowicz, looking for the choke.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control the action but Budzynski just sinks the hooks in.
Budzynski has the hooks in. Krzesnikowicz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Budzynski trying to control.
Krzesnikowicz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Budzynski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Budzynski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krzesnikowicz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krzesnikowicz for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski tries to keep control of the position but Krzesnikowicz is staying busy.
Krzesnikowicz trying to get back to his feet but Budzynski is in full control for now.
Krzesnikowicz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krzesnikowicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krzesnikowicz is keeping busy.
Krzesnikowicz is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski not allowing Krzesnikowicz to control his hands.
Budzynski working for the choke.
Krzesnikowicz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Budzynski is trying to stick to Krzesnikowicz's back but Krzesnikowicz is turning into Budzynski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Budzynski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krzesnikowicz.
Budzynski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krzesnikowicz defends well.
Krzesnikowicz is stalling in the full guard.
Krzesnikowicz wanted to stand there but Budzynski had control of the position.
Budzynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krzesnikowicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Budzynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krzesnikowicz advances to half guard.
Krzesnikowicz stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budzynski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Budzynski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Budzynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Budzynski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krzesnikowicz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Budzynski misses the body punch
and Krzesnikowicz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Budzynski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krzesnikowicz slows down the pace here.
Krzesnikowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Budzynski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budzynski can't find room to land a body shot as Krzesnikowicz controls the action.
Krzesnikowicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budzynski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz avoiding damage as Budzynski throws knees to the body.
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.
Krzesnikowicz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budzynski struggling a bit here.
Budzynski trying to remain calm as Krzesnikowicz controls from the top position.
Krzesnikowicz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Budzynski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Budzynski can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Krzesnikowicz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krzesnikowicz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Budzynski!
Budzynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krzesnikowicz working for a submission but Budzynski is keeping him at bay.
Krzesnikowicz looking to ground and pound but Budzynski is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski tries to hold on but Krzesnikowicz postures up.
Krzesnikowicz thowing shots but they're missing.
Budzynski regains half guard.
Budzynski is trying to control but can't.
Krzesnikowicz passes to side control.
Budzynski is looking to regain half guard here but Krzesnikowicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krzesnikowicz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krzesnikowicz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Budzynski is controlling his arm.
Krzesnikowicz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Budzynski misses the shot to the body.
Budzynski slips a jab and a cross from Krzesnikowicz.
Krzesnikowicz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Budzynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krzesnikowicz has control of an arm but Budzynski manages to advance to Krzesnikowicz's back!
Budzynski keeps control of the position as Krzesnikowicz tries to break free.
Budzynski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski looking for the choke but no joy.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Budzynski trying to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krzesnikowicz tries to roll but Budzynski sticks to his back.
Krzesnikowicz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krzesnikowicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krnjotka Despot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krnjotka Despot!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Despot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despot moves to clinch but Wera breaks away
and Wera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wera.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Despot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Despot defending against the ground and pound.
Wera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Despot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera prevents Despot from escaping the position.
Despot wants to control but Wera postures up.
Despot dodges the ground and pound from Wera.
Wera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Despot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Wera.
Wera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Despot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Despot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wera.
Wera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Despot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Despot is not content to let Wera control the position.
Despot is trying to get back to half guard.
Wera 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.
An elbow from Wera crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wera working the ground and pound but Despot is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Wera.
Wera misses with the ground and pound.
Wera throws an elbow but Despot slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wera throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Despot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Despot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wera looking to finish with strikes here!
Wera landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despot holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wera throws some wild stikes that Despot manages to avoid easily.
Wera looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Wera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Despot tries to hold on but Wera postures up.
Wera unloads with some shots from mount but Despot bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wera with good strikes from the mount here!
Despot is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wera 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wera with good strikes from the mount here!
Despot is rocked!
Despot blocking the ground and pound.
Despot tries to buck Wera off but he can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wera 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.
Wera looking to finish with strikes here!
Wera cracks Despot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Despot is still in real trouble! Can Wera finish him?
Wera 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.
Despot seems to have recovered his senses.
Wera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Wera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Despot gets caught flat footed, as Wera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Despot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wera postures up in Despot's guard and throws a big left but Despot blocks it.
Wera stays in close to Despot's body and controls the position.
Wera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Despot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.
Wera stays in close to Despot's body and controls the position.
Wera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Despot can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Despot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera stays in close to Despot's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wera postures up in Despot's guard and throws a big left but Despot blocks it.
Wera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Despot's face as Wera controls the position.
Despot struggling a bit here.
Wera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Despot is avoiding damage well.
Wera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wera lands a few punches from side control.
Wera trying to control the action but Despot is working from the bottom.
Wera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Despot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Wera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wera throws a strike aimed at the side of Despot's head but Despot avoids it well.
Despot is pushing Wera's head away, looking to escape. Wera manages to hold on to the position though.
Wera fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despot wants to control but Wera postures up.
Despot is breathing heavily.
Despot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wera.
Despot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wera connects with a decent elbow.
Despot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wera connects with a decent elbow.
Wera trying to control the position but Despot is working away.
The strikes coming from Wera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wera controlling from side mount.
Wera throws a strike aimed at the side of Despot's head but Despot avoids it well.
Wera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Despot's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera in side control, throwing shots but Despot defends.
Wera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Despot!
Wera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wera misses with a head shot.
Wera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Wera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Despot wants to improve his position but instead Wera has moved into half guard.
Wera content to control rather than advance.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Despot defending well though.
Wera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wera slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wera works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wera in side control, throwing shots but Despot defends.
Wera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wera throws a strike aimed at the side of Despot's head but Despot avoids it well.
Despot wants to control but Wera postures up.
Despot tries to improve position but can't.
Despot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Despot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera landing shots from mount.
Wera avoids the attempt from Despot to control.
Wera punching from mount but Despot doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Despot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wera looking to ground and pound but Despot is blocking nicely.
Wera throwing strikes here but Despot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Despot holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Despot blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wera.
Wera throwing strikes here but Despot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wera 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.
Wera landing strikes from the mount.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wera looking to ground and pound but Despot is blocking nicely.
Wera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wera 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.
Wera lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Despot because Wera loaded up on that one.
Wera throwing strikes here but Despot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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!
Wera punching from mount but Despot doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The referee warns Despot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wera unloads with some shots from mount but Despot bucks and avoids them well.
Wera misses with a head shot.
Wera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Despot blocking the ground and pound.
Despot blocking the ground and pound.
Krnjotka Despot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Wera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Despot holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Wera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wera 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Wera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feliepe Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sebastian Sebastian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Sebastian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feliepe Masa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masa lands a slapping body shot.
Feliepe Masa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masa just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Masa misses.
Sebastian is looking for a counter combo.
Sebastian jabs Masa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sebastian.
Masa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masa fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Masa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Sebastian coming out on top.
It looks like Feliepe Masa has been cut.
Masa misses with a few strikes there.
Masa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian tried to score with a low kick but Masa checks it.
Oooooh!!! Masa has knocked Sebastian down with a huge combo! Masa steps away and waves a wobbly Sebastian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sebastian is rocked!
It looks like Sebastian Sebastian has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Masa knocks Sebastian out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Feliepe Masa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izabeliusz Hryn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
265 lbs
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25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Izabeliusz Hryn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Clapper!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Hryn.
Clapper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clapper throws a right hand that Hryn ducks under and follows up with a left that Hryn also avoids with ease.
Clapper is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Clapper shuts the power down on Hryn. Lights out, game over! Clapper is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Clapper!
Randy Clapper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Sobiesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Plochinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis Sobiesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Plochinger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobiesky looks to score with a jab to the body but Plochinger is just out of range.
Louis Sobiesky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobiesky connects with a crisp jab.
Sobiesky closes the distance and clinches.
Sobiesky swings wildly with an uppercut but Plochinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobiesky misses with some punches.
Plochinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plochinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sobiesky throws a punch but it's blocked by Plochinger.
Sobiesky is pressed up against the cage. Plochinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sobiesky down to the mat. Sobiesky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobiesky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plochinger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sobiesky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plochinger.
Plochinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobiesky sprawls well. He's pushed Plochinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Louis Sobiesky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Plochinger.
Sobiesky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plochinger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sobiesky stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plochinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plochinger tries for a takedown but Sobiesky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobiesky wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Plochinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobiesky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sobiesky stuffs the takedown.
Plochinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plochinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobiesky throws a series of punches but Plochinger avoids them all with ease.
Plochinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobiesky tries to close the distance and clinch but Plochinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plochinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobiesky lands a nice shot that snaps Plochinger's head back.
Sobiesky gets a takedown into half guard.
Sobiesky maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Plochinger could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sobiesky has cracked it and Plochinger is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sobiesky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louis Sobiesky!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Bydlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Viloria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Viloria has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
145 lbs
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27
138 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Bydlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Viloria!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bydlak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viloria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab, jab by Viloria - just one landing.
Bydlak rushes Viloria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viloria misses with the head strike.
Viloria takes an elbow to the temple.
Bydlak lands an elbow just above Viloria 's eye.
Bydlak lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bydlak.
Bydlak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Brian Viloria has been cut.
Bydlak lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bydlak controlling the action here for a moment.
Bydlak lands a good knee to the midsection. Viloria won't want to take too many of those.
Bydlak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viloria's defenses.
Bydlak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bydlak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bydlak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Viloria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bydlak stalling in the clinch.
Bydlak lands an elbow inside.
Viloria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bydlak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bydlak lands an elbow inside that Viloria shrugs off.
Bydlak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viloria's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bydlak obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bydlak.
Bydlak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viloria's defenses.
Bydlak lands a good knee to the midsection. Viloria won't want to take too many of those.
Bydlak scores with a knee to the head.
Viloria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bydlak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bydlak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bydlak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bydlak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viloria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bydlak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bydlak lands a damaging elbow.
Bydlak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bydlak.
That has opened up Brian Viloria's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bydlak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viloria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viloria is rocked!
Bydlak lands a damaging elbow.
Viloria is still on wobbly legs! Can Bydlak finish him?
Bydlak working Viloria over with knees to the body.
Bydlak lands an elbow that stopped Viloria in his tracks for a moment.
Bydlak creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Viloria! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bydlak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Bydlak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Wolfar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Howlingate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
209 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Wolfar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Howlingate!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlingate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Howlingate moves into range and clinches up with Wolfar.
Wolfar is trying to force a seperation but Howlingate has the dominant position.
Wolfar takes a shot to the head.
Howlingate blocks an uppercut.
Howlingate lands a shot to the body.
Wolfar misses with some punches.
Wolfar is trying to break free.
Howlingate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfar backwards.
Wolfar is trying to push Howlingate away but Howlingate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howlingate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfar backwards.
Howlingate lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Howlingate.
A shot in the inside from Howlingate.
Wolfar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Howlingate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Wolfar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howlingate stalls.
Howlingate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howlingate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlingate is working Wolfar over against the cage.
Howlingate is struggling to control the position.
Howlingate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Howlingate leaning against his opponent.
Howlingate pushes Wolfar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfar is rocked!
Howlingate misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Wolfar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfar blocks an uppercut.
Wolfar blocks an uppercut.
Howlingate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlingate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Howlingate fails to land.
Howlingate misses with some punches.
Howlingate misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlingate misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlingate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlingate misses with the head strike.
Wolfar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlingate has him pressed against the cage.
Howlingate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlingate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Howlingate misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlingate throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfar blocks an uppercut.
Wolfar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlingate misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlingate misses with some punches.
Wolfar blocks an uppercut.
Wolfar seems to have got his legs back now.
Howlingate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlingate keeps control of Wolfar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howlingate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wolfar with a big uppercut! Wolfar tries to clinch up but Howlingate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wolfar to the mat! Wolfar covers up and Howlingate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henry Howlingate!
Henry Howlingate looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Oh yea bitches'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Vaaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niilo Vaaka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Vaaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLeod has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McLeod fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLeod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaaka just misses with a punch to the body.
McLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaaka as he avoids it easily.
Vaaka misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLeod! But no joy.
We've been told by Vaaka's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from McLeod.
McLeod leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaaka blocks a body shot from McLeod.
Vaaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLeod tries to throw a body punch but Vaaka avoids it by throwing McLeod back against the cage.
McLeod working Vaaka over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaaka blocks a body shot from McLeod.
Vaaka blocks an elbow strike from McLeod.
McLeod is stalling here.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
McLeod has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLeod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Vaaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vaaka.
Vaaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaaka, which made it look bad.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaaka throws a series of punches but McLeod avoids them all with ease.
McLeod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaaka circles away.
McLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaaka circles away.
No joy there for Vaaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLeod wants to clinch up but Vaaka keeps it at a distance.
Vaaka scores with a jab to the body.
McLeod moves in looking to clinch but Vaaka pushes him off.
Vaaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod tries to clinch but Vaaka is having none of it.
Vaaka is looking for a counter combo.
McLeod takes the fight into the clinch.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLeod missing with knees to the body.
Vaaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLeod is looking to clinch.
McLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vaaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLeod.
A slow jab from McLeod misses its intended target.
Vaaka digs a good hook to McLeod's body.
McLeod moves into range and clinches up with Vaaka.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vaaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaaka breaks the clinch.
Vaaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Vaaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaaka moves out of range as McLeod strikes.
McLeod scores with the left hand. Vaaka knows he should have avoided that one.
McLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka moves into range and clinches up with McLeod.
Vaaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaaka gets an underhook and turns McLeod into the cage.
Vaaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, McLeod throws an elbow but misses.
McLeod tries to throw a body punch but Vaaka avoids it by throwing McLeod back against the cage.
Vaaka blocks the elbow strike.
Vaaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niilo Vaaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McLeod.
McLeod looking to slow down the pace here.
Vaaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLeod backwards.
Vaaka effectively controlling the action here.
McLeod tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaaka avoids the damage to the body.
McLeod has Vaaka pushed against the cage.
McLeod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaaka is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Vaaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McLeod tries to clinch but Vaaka is having none of it.
McLeod wants to clinch.
Vaaka tries to bum rush McLeod with a series of wild strikes but McLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like McLeod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niilo Vaaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaaka scores with a one two! McLeod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vaaka scores with a sloppy right hand. McLeod should have avoided that one.
Vaaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLeod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLeod closes the distance and clinches.
McLeod looking to stall.
Vaaka gets underhooks to prevent McLeod's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLeod trying to land knees to the body.
McLeod is looking to control Vaaka's arms but Vaaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLeod has his back to the cage.
Vaaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niilo Vaaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaaka clinches up with McLeod and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niilo Vaaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaaka throws a nice looking combination but McLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLeod can do to turn this around?
McLeod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vaaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLeod tries to clinch but Vaaka is having none of it.
McLeod tries to clinch up.
Vaaka misses with a two punch combination.
McLeod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vaaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLeod.
Vaaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka is looking for a counter combo.
McLeod misses the jab.
McLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaaka instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod takes a shot to the head.
Vaaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLeod trying to land knees to the body.
Vaaka lands an uppercut.
McLeod has Vaaka pressed against the cage, preventing Vaaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLeod tries to throw a body punch but Vaaka avoids it by throwing McLeod back against the cage.
McLeod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niilo Vaaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McLeod.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McLeod creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaaka's defenses.
Vaaka breaks from the clinch.
Vaaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaaka gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLeod lands an elbow that stopped Vaaka in his tracks for a moment.
Vaaka avoids the elbow strike from McLeod, against the cage.
McLeod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaaka avoids it.
McLeod tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaaka avoids the damage to the body.
Vaaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaaka blocks an elbow strike from McLeod.
McLeod tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaaka avoids the damage to the body.
McLeod tries a body shot but Vaaka blocks it.
Vaaka breaks from the clinch.
Vaaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
McLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLeod tries to clinch but Vaaka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod tries to move into range but Vaaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod moves in looking to clinch but Vaaka pushes him off.
Vaaka throws a nice looking combination but McLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLeod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaaka is looking to wear down McLeod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLeod moves in looking to clinch but Vaaka pushes him off.
Vaaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLeod is looking to clinch but Vaaka is avoiding it.
Vaaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLeod.
McLeod tries to clinch there but Vaaka circles away.
McLeod tries to clinch up.
Vaaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLeod.
McLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLeod is looking to clinch but Vaaka is avoiding it.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vaaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McLeod back to the cage. Vaaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Vaaka dominated that second round.
That's time! Vaaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaaka misses its target.
Vaaka scores with a sloppy right hand. McLeod should have avoided that one.
McLeod clinches up with Vaaka and pushes him back against the cage.
McLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLeod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaaka avoids it.
McLeod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaaka.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka throws a nice looking combination but McLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLeod wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLeod looks to clinch
and Vaaka counters with a straight right hand.
McLeod wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaaka throws a shot to the body.
McLeod is looking to clinch but Vaaka is avoiding it.
Vaaka swats away the attempt to clinch by McLeod.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vaaka is trying to break the clinch but McLeod is controlling him.
Vaaka managing to block the knees to the body from McLeod.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaaka drives through and clinches with McLeod against the cage.
Vaaka managing to block the knees to the body from McLeod.
McLeod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaaka is defending well for now.
McLeod unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vaaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaaka.
Vaaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vaaka managing to block the knees to the body from McLeod.
Vaaka avoiding damage as McLeod throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLeod.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaaka is trying to force a seperation but McLeod has the dominant position.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Vaaka misses.
Vaaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaaka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McLeod closes the distance and clinches.
Niilo Vaaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaaka controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for McLeod to work.
McLeod is trying to drag Vaaka to the mat but Vaaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McLeod trying to land knees to the body.
McLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Vaaka throws a series of punches but McLeod avoids them all with ease.
Vaaka closes the distance and pushes McLeod back into the cage.
McLeod misses with an elbow strike.
McLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vaaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niilo Vaaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaaka just misses with a punch to the body.
McLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLeod tries to clinch up.
McLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vaaka avoiding damage as McLeod throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niilo Vaaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niilo Vaaka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pukki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Pukki.
Pukki lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Pukki lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Pukki scores with a four punch combination!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pukki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pukki is looking to counter punch.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Raimo Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Nelson clinches up with Pukki and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pukki avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Pukki lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pukki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pukki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pukki gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Pukki has Nelson pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pukki letting Nelson take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Pukki as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
A shot in the inside from Pukki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Pukki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
Pukki tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Pukki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pukki as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pukki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pukki is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Pukki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pukki slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pukki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pukki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Pukki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pukki is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pukki on the inside.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pukki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pukki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pukki misses with some punches.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson taking a breather.
A short left from Pukki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pukki blocks a body shot from Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pukki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson'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.
Pukki scores with a jab.
Pukki works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Pukki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nelson.
A counter left hand to the body from Pukki misses its target.
Nelson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Pukki to counter with a crisp jab.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pukki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pukki counters with a nice body shot.
Pukki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Pukki's body. Pukki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki misses with an uppercut.
Pukki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Pukki avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Pukki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pukki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pukki is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson clinches up with Pukki and pushes him back against the cage.
Pukki tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Pukki back against the cage.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pukki breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Pukki avoids it.
Pukki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pukki lands with an overhand left.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pukki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Pukki wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Pukki trying to control the position.
Pukki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jake Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Pukki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pukki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raimo Pukki is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pukki throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Pukki checks a low kick from Nelson.
Pukki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Pukki feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Pukki.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson throws the left hand but Pukki avoids the punch easily.
Pukki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nelson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nelson stops Pukki from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pukki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson throws a strike but Pukki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pukki is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Pukki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pukki checks it well.
Nelson misses with a hook to the body
and Pukki counters with a straight right hand.
Pukki lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Pukki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Pukki moves away and avoids it.
Pukki is looking to counter punch.
Pukki moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Pukki stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pukki throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Pukki scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pukki connects with a jab.
Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Pukki tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Pukki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Pukki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pukki.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pukki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Pukki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pukki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Pukki finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Pukki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Pukki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki throws a body shot but no joy.
Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pukki finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pukki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pukki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pukki circles away.
Pukki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pukki dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Pukki lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Pukki.
Pukki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pukki tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pukki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Pukki.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
A little feinted left hand from Pukki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pukki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pukki.
Pukki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pukki scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Pukki counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Pukki to acknowledge the strikes.
That has opened up Jake Nelson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Pukki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.
Pukki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pukki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pukki lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pukki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Pukki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pukki, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
Our winner, Raimo Pukki, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edinger Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Boswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boswell has chosen The Trammps - Disco Inferno as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edinger Nucleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Boswell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boswell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boswell lands with a shot to the body.
Nucleus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boswell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boswell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boswell postures up in Nucleus's guard and throws a big left but Nucleus blocks it.
Nucleus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boswell is one step ahead there.
Boswell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nucleus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boswell has managed to get both his arms back between Nucleus's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boswell postures up.
Nucleus being controlled here, momentarily.
Boswell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell throwing strikes from guard but Nucleus blocks nicely.
Nucleus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boswell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nucleus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucleus misses with a few strikes there.
Boswell missing with a left hand there. Nucleus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boswell misses with a wild body shot.
Boswell avoids the head kick by Nucleus.
Boswell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Boswell as he connects with a hook.
Boswell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boswell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Edinger Nucleus has been cut.
Nucleus ducks under a wild hook from Boswell.
Nucleus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus misses with a body kick.
Boswell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nucleus. Nucleus obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boswell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nucleus - the referee stops the clock and Boswell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nucleus. Boswell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nucleus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boswell eats them both and turns towards Nucleus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garrett Boswell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucleus throws the kick towards the body but Boswell avoids it.
Boswell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucleus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boswell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucleus circles away quickly and effectively.
Boswell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucleus has time to react.
Nucleus throws a low kick but Boswell moves out of range easily.
Nucleus tries to land a leg kick but Boswell saw it coming and moves away.
Boswell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boswell throws a jab when Nucleus was well out of range.
Nucleus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boswell tries to clinch there but Nucleus circles away.
Boswell loads up on a big right hand but Nucleus slips the punch.
Boswell connects with the punch.
Boswell throws a series of punches but Nucleus avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boswell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Nucleus's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nucleus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boswell back to the cage. Nucleus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nucleus staying out of range there.
Nucleus scores with a jab to the body.
Edinger Nucleus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucleus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nucleus ducks under a wild hook from Boswell.
Boswell throws a good cross that connects.
Boswell misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Nucleus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucleus lands a big head kick that sends Boswell tumbling to the mat! Nucleus takes a step backwards and waves Boswell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boswell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boswell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucleus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boswell is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucleus finish him?
A combination from Boswell does no damage.
Nucleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boswell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boswell seems to have recovered his senses.
Boswell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nucleus eats them both and turns towards Boswell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nucleus throws a big shot that misses.
Boswell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boswell misses with a body shot
and Nucleus counters with a crisp right that sends Boswell to the canvas! Nucleus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edinger Nucleus!
Our winner, Edinger Nucleus, 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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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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