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MMA Helsinki - 61 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory comes into the arena with Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs blaring out of the sound system. 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
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Velasqs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasqs fails to land the takedown.
Gregory is looking for a counter combo.
Gregory doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasqs circles away.
Velasqs shoots in but Gregory avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velasqs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gregory as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Gregory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqs.
Velasqs misses the body punch
and Gregory counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gregory taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gregory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Gregory.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregory, right into the meat.
Cain Velasqs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs is looking to score with low kicks.
Velasqs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gregory moves away from the strike by Velasqs.
Gregory throws a big counter combination but Velasqs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gregory misses with the combination.
Velasqs cracks Gregory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velasqs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velasqs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gregory on the side of the head.
Velasqs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gregory is trying to defend but Velasqs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Velasqs is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gregory to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velasqs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gregory is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gregory has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory 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.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasqs is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
Velasqs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregory defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory postures up in Velasqs's guard and throws a big left but Velasqs blocks it.
Velasqs looking for a guillotine here but Gregory defends easily.
Velasqs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasqs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasqs is keeping the position for now.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasqs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasqs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gregory keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasqs's head.
Gregory content to stall in guard here.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasqs on the ground.
Gregory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasqs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gregory's guard.
Velasqs has gone for a leg lock! Gregory slips out almost immediately though and dives into Velasqs's guard.
Velasqs tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Velasqs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velasqs throws a leg kick
and Gregory counters with a slapping leg kick.
Velasqs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velasqs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Velasqs persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasqs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cain Velasqs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasqs is looking to pass into half guard but Gregory pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gregory is in guard.
Gregory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velasqs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gregory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory throws a big elbow that misses.
Gregory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasqs is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasqs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gregory escapes and throws Velasqs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Velasqs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gregory tries to advance to mount but Velasqs denies him.
Velasqs is trying to get back to half guard.
Gregory works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Velasqs is not content to let Gregory control the position.
Velasqs tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
Gregory creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velasqs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Velasqs looks to move to half guard but instead Gregory has passed into mount! Damn!
Velasqs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory controlling from mount.
Gregory landing shots from mount.
Velasqs can't escape the position.
Velasqs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasqs looking to pass the guard.
Velasqs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gregory is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gregory has escaped and now he's on top!
Velasqs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory working some strikes from top position.
Velasqs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasqs looking for a guillotine here but Gregory defends easily.
Velasqs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gregory stacks Velasqs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gregory!
Velasqs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Gregory there.
Gregory is taking a breather. Velasqs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gregory trying to control the action but Velasqs is working from the bottom.
Gregory keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gregory dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from Velasqs lands.
Gregory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velasqs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregory defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasqs.
Velasqs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Gregory's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Velasqs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it.
Velasqs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it.
Gregory moves in looking to clinch but Velasqs pushes him off.
Gregory moves into range and clinches up with Velasqs.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregory sprawls well. He's pushed Velasqs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Velasqs looks to move away, Gregory throws a big counter combo bu Velasqs just gets out of the way.
Velasqs lands with a hook. Gregory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gregory staying out of range there.
Velasqs throws a looping overhand right but Gregory ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Velasqs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs misses with a leg kick.
Gregory closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregory tries to stall but Velasqs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gregory lands an elbow that stopped Velasqs in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasqs drops back down to his feet.
Paul Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqs.
Velasqs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gregory walks away with a smile on his face. Velasqs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasqs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gregory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velasqs throws a chopping leg kick but Gregory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gregory misses with the combination.
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregory just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasqs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasqs drops back down to his feet.
Gregory scores with a shot to the side of Velasqs's head.
Velasqs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gregory to keep the fight standing.
Gregory lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gregory.
Gregory clinches up with Velasqs and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velasqs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gregory uses from the top position.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Velasqs keeps moving.
Gregory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gregory makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasqs working for a triangle but Gregory defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gregory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gregory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velasqs working for a triangle but Gregory defends it easily.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gregory throws a big right hand that misses.
Gregory trying to control but Velasqs is working from the bottom.
Gregory postures up and lands a big shot to Velasqs's brow.
Gregory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
Velasqs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregory 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Gregory!
A very excited looking Paul Gregory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creepy Bergeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli comes to the cage accompanied by Juha Vainio - Nakkila. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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14 - 18 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creepy Bergeron!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergeron tries to land a front kick but Pelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergeron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Pelli tries to move into range but Bergeron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bergeron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergeron moves away.
Bergeron slips a jab and a cross from Pelli.
Pelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pelli throws a right hand that Bergeron ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergeron also avoids with ease.
Bergeron dodges the punch combination from Pelli.
Pelli throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Creepy Bergeron has been cut.
Pelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bergeron circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergeron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Pelli misses.
Pelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bergeron back to the cage. Pelli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergeron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergeron connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergeron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergeron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pelli takes a swing at Bergeron's ribcage but misses.
Bergeron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelli moves away from the strike by Bergeron.
Bergeron scores with a three punch combo!
Pelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelli misses with a wild combination.
Pelli feints a jab promting Bergeron to slip. Pelli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bergeron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergeron throws a series of punches but Pelli avoids them all with ease.
Pelli connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Creepy Bergeron's cut even more.
Pelli tries to bum rush Bergeron with a series of wild strikes but Bergeron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergeron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pelli swinging wildly here.
Pelli swings for the body but Bergeron moves out of range.
Bergeron lands a leg kick that knocks Pelli off balance momentarily.
Bergeron catches Pelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pelli looks to land a combination but Bergeron avoids it well.
Pelli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pelli misses with a wild body shot.
Pelli avoids the head kick by Bergeron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelli throws the kick towards the body but Bergeron avoids it.
Pelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bergeron feints and then cracks Pelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pelli down.
Bergeron defending well as Pelli loads up on a big left hand.
Bergeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Pelli takes a swing at Bergeron's ribcage but misses.
Pelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pelli moves out of range of the body kick from Bergeron.
Pelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergeron.
Pelli misses with a two punch combination.
Pelli is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Pelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergeron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pelli with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergeron moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergeron takes a shot to the head.
Bergeron gets through Pelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bergeron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bergeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pelli or not.
Bergeron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bergeron lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Bergeron.
Bergeron lands a body shot.
Bergeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bergeron lands with a light punch inside.
Bergeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pelli is keeping busy.
Bergeron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergeron leaning against his opponent.
Bergeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bergeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelli backwards.
Pelli breaks the clinch.
Pelli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Creepy Bergeron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Creepy Bergeron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bergeron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pelli takes a swing at Bergeron's ribcage but misses.
Pelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pelli.
Bergeron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pelli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergeron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bergeron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pelli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergeron. That one must have hurt.
Bergeron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bergeron cracks Pelli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pelli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bergeron finish him?
Pelli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergeron closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Pelli out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Creepy Bergeron!
Creepy Bergeron 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.
The defeated Kullervo Pelli had this to say: 'Well fuck this shit. I lost and I hate it. I should have knocked the fucker out in the first minute.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tanner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr. Tanner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakkipylly gets a clinch.
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakkipylly backwards.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kakkipylly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakkipylly connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Kakkipylly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakkipylly is out of range.
Kakkipylly throws a front kick aimed at Tanner's knee but Tanner avoids it well.
Kakkipylly throws a low kick, looking for Tanner's leg but Tanner calmly moves out of range.
Tanner misses with a combination
and Kakkipylly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tanner lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakkipylly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kakkipylly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kakkipylly needs to keep his hands up - Tanner had a free shot at his head there.
Kakkipylly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakkipylly misses with a leg kick
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Kakkipylly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch
and Tanner counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakkipylly blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakkipylly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakkipylly avoids it.
Kakkipylly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Kakkipylly blocks it.
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kakkipylly throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Kakkipylly is blocking nicely.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakkipylly dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kakkipylly avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dick Tanner has been cut.
Kakkipylly blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kakkipylly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakkipylly avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanner.
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakkipylly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tanner.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Kakkipylly avoids the damage to the body.
Kakkipylly manages to break the clinch.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Kakkipylly misses
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakkipylly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kakkipylly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tanner drives through and clinches with Kakkipylly against the cage.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakkipylly avoids it.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Kakkipylly.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner avoiding damage as Kakkipylly throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakkipylly's brow.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakkipylly's defenses.
Kakkipylly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakkipylly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakkipylly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner throws a body punch but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Kakkipylly's defenses.
Tanner cracks Kakkipylly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kakkipylly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakkipylly has double underhooks.
Tanner scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakkipylly can do to turn this around?
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner takes a swing at Kakkipylly's ribcage but misses.
Tanner is looking to chop away at Kakkipylly's legs.
Tanner lands a jab.
Tanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch up.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tanner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kakkipylly doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakkipylly, right into the meat.
Tanner scores with a body shot.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Kakkipylly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Tanner shrugs off.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Kakkipylly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanner is defending well for now.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakkipylly's defenses.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kakkipylly throws an elbow but misses.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tanner cracks Kakkipylly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner digs a good body shot into Kakkipylly's ribs.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanner connects with a body shot.
Kakkipylly gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kakkipylly's efforts to push away.
Kakkipylly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kakkipylly is breathing heavily.
Tanner is leaning against Kakkipylly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kakkipylly taking a breather.
Tanner prevents Kakkipylly from breaking the clinch.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakkipylly avoids it.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakkipylly is defending well for now.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kakkipylly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Kakkipylly avoids the damage to the body.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Kakkipylly is blocking nicely.
Kakkipylly tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakkipylly missing with knees to the body.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
Kakkipylly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
Kakkipylly stalls.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tanner scores with a head kick.
Kakkipylly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kakkipylly is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Tanner is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tanner.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakkipylly.
Tanner misses with a left hand
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tanner's knee momentarily.
Tanner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakkipylly.
Tanner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanner checks a leg kick.
Kakkipylly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakkipylly.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Kakkipylly lands with a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tanner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Kakkipylly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakkipylly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner lands a nice shot that snaps Kakkipylly's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Kakkipylly.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Kakkipylly.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kakkipylly, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kakkipylly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kakkipylly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kakkipylly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakkipylly moves forwards but Tanner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly thumps Tanner with a low kick.
Kakkipylly throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Kakkipylly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Kakkipylly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKakkipylly.
Kakkipylly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakkipylly ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner throws a head kick but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
Kakkipylly tried to score with a low kick but Tanner checks it.
Kakkipylly wants to clinch but Tanner slips to the side
and Kakkipylly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner tests Kakkipylly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakkipylly is rocked!
Tanner walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kakkipylly drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tanner swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kakkipylly's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Tanner!
Dick Tanner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chamakh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Robyn - Indestructible. Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
27 - 27 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 6, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman misses with a double jab
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Friman is looking for a sweep. Chamakh 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.
Chamakh working Friman over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamakh drops an elbow to the side of Friman's head.
Chamakh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chamakh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Chamakh connects with a nice short shot to Friman's temple.
Chamakh is nestled in close to Friman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Friman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chamakh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chamakh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chamakh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chamakh landing shots from mount.
Chamakh with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamakh avoids the attempt from Friman to control.
Chamakh lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Friman?
Chamakh 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.
Friman can't escape the position.
Chamakh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chamakh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chamakh lands a big elbow - Friman is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Friman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karim Chamakh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vihtori Kellolinnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen FIGJAM as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Kellolinnake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellolinnake throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Kellolinnake lands a right hook to the body.
Kellolinnake slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Kellolinnake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Vihtori Kellolinnake has been cut.
Kellolinnake tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kellolinnake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Kellolinnake tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kellolinnake connects with a high kick.
We've been told by Kellolinnake's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kellolinnake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Kellolinnake counters with a leg kick.
Kellolinnake bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Kellolinnake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Kellolinnake moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Kellolinnake circles away and keeps his distance.
Kellolinnake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a jab when Kellolinnake was well out of range.
Kellolinnake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kellolinnake, right into the meat.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Kellolinnake's head back.
Kellolinnake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Kellolinnake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt swings for the body but Kellolinnake moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Kellolinnake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kellolinnake counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kellolinnake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vihtori Kellolinnake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Kellolinnake's head back.
Kellolinnake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kellolinnake misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Kellolinnake connects with the punch.
Kellolinnake scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Kellolinnake's knee but Kellolinnake avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kellolinnake.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kellolinnake lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt tries to bum rush Kellolinnake with a series of wild strikes but Kellolinnake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kellolinnake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kellolinnake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kellolinnake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kellolinnake scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Kellolinnake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellolinnake manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kellolinnake misses with a straight right.
Kellolinnake misses the shot to the body.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Kellolinnake's body. Kellolinnake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kellolinnake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kellolinnake can pounce on him.
Kellolinnake throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kellolinnake avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Kellolinnake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Kellolinnake checks it.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Kellolinnake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kellolinnake defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kellolinnake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunt backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Kellolinnake avoids nicely.
As Hunt backs away, Kellolinnake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kellolinnake checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kellolinnake misses the target.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Kellolinnake moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Kellolinnake's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kellolinnake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Kellolinnake throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Kellolinnake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Kellolinnake misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kellolinnake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Kellolinnake steps away.
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 Vihtori Kellolinnake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellolinnake manages to avoid it.
Kellolinnake misses with a body shot
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Kellolinnake is avoiding it.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Hunt misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kellolinnake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kellolinnake 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.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Kellolinnake moved out of range.
Kellolinnake slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Kellolinnake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Kellolinnake is avoiding it.
Kellolinnake throws a shot to the body.
Kellolinnake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kellolinnake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt stuns Kellolinnake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellolinnake ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Kellolinnake's front leg but catches the back leg as Kellolinnake tries to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kellolinnake scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Kellolinnake misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vihtori Kellolinnake is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kellolinnake.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Kellolinnake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kellolinnake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kellolinnake checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Kellolinnake off the cage and back into range.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kellolinnake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kellolinnake is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kellolinnake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Kellolinnake tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kellolinnake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kellolinnake gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Kellolinnake blocks it.
Hunt keeps control of Kellolinnake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kellolinnake dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Kellolinnake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kellolinnake stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Kellolinnake avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Kellolinnake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake lands an uppercut.
Kellolinnake breaks from the clinch.
Kellolinnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kellolinnake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kellolinnake scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Kellolinnake. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Kellolinnake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kellolinnake throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kellolinnake throws a body shot but no joy.
Kellolinnake misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Kellolinnake counters with a stiff right hand.
Kellolinnake misses with a leg kick.
Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kellolinnake throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Kellolinnake only half commits.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kellolinnake. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kellolinnake slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Kellolinnake loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Kellolinnake lands a head kick!
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Kellolinnake counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kellolinnake scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Kellolinnake keeps it at a distance.
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 Vihtori Kellolinnake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Kellolinnake misses with the combination.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Kellolinnake avoids it with no problem.
Kellolinnake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt rushes Kellolinnake and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kellolinnake as Hunt tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Kellolinnake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kellolinnake avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Kellolinnake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kellolinnake controls his hands.
Kellolinnake prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Kellolinnake tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Kellolinnake back against the cage.
Hunt tries to work over Kellolinnake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kellolinnake.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kellolinnake looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Kellolinnake stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Kellolinnake improves position.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kellolinnake controls his hands.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Kellolinnake misses with a knee strike.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kellolinnake throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Kellolinnake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kellolinnake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kellolinnake.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt throws a hook but Kellolinnake blocks it.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kellolinnake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kellolinnake scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellolinnake manages to avoid it.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kellolinnake circles away.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Kellolinnake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kellolinnake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kellolinnake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kellolinnake checks it well.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Kellolinnake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kellolinnake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kellolinnake just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Kellolinnake finds it's target.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake lands with an overhand left.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kellolinnake digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Kellolinnake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Kellolinnake half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kellolinnake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kellolinnake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kellolinnake ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a low kick but Kellolinnake avoids it.
Kellolinnake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kellolinnake.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Kellolinnake.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Kellolinnake avoids it with no problem.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Kellolinnake misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that misses.
Kellolinnake throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Kellolinnake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Kellolinnake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vihtori Kellolinnake.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kellolinnake, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vihtori Kellolinnake!
An out of breath Vihtori Kellolinnake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. McManus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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169 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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31
167 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McManus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Penaali both land. Nice combination.
Penaali just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus 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.
Penaali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McManus swivels and escapes.
McManus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penaali throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from McManus. No joy for Penaali on that attempt.
Penaali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McManus works Penaali's body with a nice hook.
Connor McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus scores with a hook to the body. Penaali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penaali swinging wildly here.
Penaali forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus lands a takedown into guard.
McManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Penaali is retaining full guard.
Penaali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus wants to control from the top but Penaali keeps moving.
Penaali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penaali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McManus has managed to get both his arms back between Penaali's legs - danger averted.
McManus trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
Penaali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McManus trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
Penaali working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McManus has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McManus in particular looking to stall.
McManus throwing shots but Penaali is blocking nicely.
McManus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penaali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus prevents Penaali from improving his position.
McManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Penaali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McManus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penaali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali wants to get back to full guard.
McManus wants to control but Penaali is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Penaali wants to improve his position but McManus is controlling well.
McManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penaali keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Penaali misses with a wild combination.
Penaali bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McManus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penaali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McManus keeps trying to improve his position.
Penaali is working McManus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penaali scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McManus to see if he's OK.
McManus is looking for a sweep.
Penaali landing strikes.
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 Arvo Penaali will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McManus stuffs the takedown.
McManus feints the counter takedown.
McManus misses with an uppercut
and Penaali counters with a left and a right that stings McManus.
Penaali has his takedown stuffed
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Penaali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penaali lands a head shot.
Penaali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McManus is avoiding damage well.
McManus is trying to control Penaali's posture but Penaali avoids it.
McManus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penaali off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McManus.
McManus avoiding Penaali 's attempts to control his hands.
McManus punches Penaali on the ear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Penaali covering up well and avoiding damage.
Penaali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McManus.
McManus looking for the choke but no joy.
Penaali tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will McManus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Penaali turns into McManus and is now in his guard.
McManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McManus keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
McManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penaali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penaali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penaali wants to control from the top but McManus keeps moving.
Penaali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penaali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McManus 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.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McManus looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McManus looking for a sweep. Not yet McManus, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Connor McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penaali looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
McManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McManus slips a straight right by Penaali.
Penaali lands a jab to the head.
Penaali is looking to clinch but McManus is avoiding it.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali.
Penaali moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor McManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
McManus looks to land a right hand but Penaali moved out of range.
McManus scores with a hook.
Penaali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McManus avoids it really well and circles away.
McManus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penaali scores with a nice strike.
McManus throws a low kick but Penaali avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali dives in and scores a takedown into McManus's guard.
McManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penaali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penaali has his foot on McManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McManus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali wants to stand and escape but McManus is having none of it.
Penaali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penaali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McManus trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
McManus controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penaali has his foot on McManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McManus works his way back into a safe position though.
Penaali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McManus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penaali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penaali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McManus.
McManus with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali looking to control but McManus passes into half guard.
Penaali strikes from the bottom but McManus passes into mount!
Penaali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arvo Penaali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McManus is looking to take a break and control but Penaali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McManus wants to free his trapped foot but Penaali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penaali actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penaali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penaali looking for a sweep. Not yet Penaali, not yet.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Penaali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McManus defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor McManus.
I think McManus 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor McManus!
Connor McManus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Arvo Penaali had this to say: 'i´ll be back and i will fight anyone, anywhere anytime.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kreisi's choice of entrance music: Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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35
177 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
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34
178 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreisi scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreisi. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kreisi manages to circle out of the way.
Kreisi 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.
Kreisi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Kreisi persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kreisi throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreisi swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Kreisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kreisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kreisi tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Kreisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kreisi throws a right hand that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreisi misses the target.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreisi.
Kreisi missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Kreisi's head.
Kreisi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreisi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kreisi jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kreisi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kreisi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Kreisi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kreisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Kreisi misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Kreisi's head.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado tries a body shot but Kreisi blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreisi tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Kreisi drops back down to his feet.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi fails to pull guard.
Kreisi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Hois Kreisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreisi looks winded!
Kreisi misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreisi lands with a nice body punch.
Kreisi misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreisi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kreisi pulls Machado into guard.
Kreisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
Kreisi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machado has picked Kreisi up and slammed him! Kreisi can't keep hold of the triangle and Machado manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Machado stalls from top position.
Kreisi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kreisi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kreisi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machado's back!
Machado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kreisi's arms.
Machado trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi keeps control of the position as Machado tries to break free.
Machado just looking to survive in the bad position.
Machado trying to control but not successfully.
Machado is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kreisi gets his way!
Kreisi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Machado is controlling Kreisi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kreisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Kreisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Kreisi tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kreisi can do to turn this around?
Kreisi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Kreisi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kreisi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kreisi looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo bu Kreisi just gets out of the way.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreisi misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Kreisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kreisi manages to circle out of the way.
Kreisi misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi fails to pull guard.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kreisi is breathing heavily.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Kreisi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kreisi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Kreisi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kreisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Kreisi swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreisi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Kreisi jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kreisi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Kreisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Kreisi jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreisi backwards.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado cracks Kreisi with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado throws a big uppercut that drops Kreisi! More strikes from Machado and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kreisi lies dazed against the cage as Machado celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliézer Machado!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Surma checks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Surma should have avoided that one.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Surma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
It looks like Musta Surma has been cut.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Surma moves away and avoids it.
Surma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Surma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surma tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Surma is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Surma avoids it.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surma on the side of the head.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Surma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Surma ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Surma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Surma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tests Surma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Surma's leg but Surma calmly moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Surma moved away.
Surma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Surma tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Surma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Surma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Surma misses with a double jab.
Jackson staying out of range there.
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!
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Surma should have avoided that one.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Surma is looking to clinch.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Surma avoided it.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Surma moved away.
Surma tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Surma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Surma's side.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Surma avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Surma.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Surma doesn't seem phased though.
Surma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surma moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Surma unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Surma seems unphased.
Surma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Surma's ribs.
Surma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Surma checks it well.
Surma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surma connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Surma avoids it.
Jackson throws a body punch but Surma moves out of range.
Surma walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson feints and then cracks Surma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Surma down.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musta Surma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Surma throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Surma slips a straight right by Jackson.
Surma tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Surma can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surma.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Surma off balance momentarily.
Surma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Surma moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Surma tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Surma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Surma! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Surma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Surma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Surma.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Surma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Surma moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Surma's head but Surma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Surma throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Surma misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Surma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Surma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson throws the left hand but Surma avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Surma moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Surma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Surma tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Surma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Surma is rocked!
Surma moves into the clinch.
Surma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands a big right hand that drops Surma! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Jackson!
Mac Jackson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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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
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonald rushes Frazier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Frazier gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier lands with a short shot to the head.
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frazier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frazier misses with an elbow over the top.
Frazier lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with some punches.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frazier will feel that in the morning.
Frazier misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mo Frazier has been cut.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Frazier stumbling back into the cage.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Frazier throws a shot to the body.
Frazier tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier lands with a nice body punch.
Frazier misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
And Frazier tries to counter it with a takedown but McDonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frazier tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Frazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from McDonald lands.
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Frazier.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald walks into a jab.
Frazier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Frazier 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.
Frazier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frazier on the ground.
McDonald regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Frazier.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
Frazier scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Frazier distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Frazier'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.
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Frazier gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
Frazier misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frazier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Mo Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frazier.
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald takes one on the button.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frazier.
Frazier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
Frazier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Maurice McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
Frazier shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frazier.
Frazier is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Frazier collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maurice McDonald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Royler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royler has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Shaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Royler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royler throws a right and a left that Shaker avoids nicely.
Shaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royler sprawls and moves away.
Shaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Royler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaker counters with a shoot takedown. Royler fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaker is pushing down on Royler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Royler is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaker is trying to control. Royler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Royler trying to control but Shaker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Royler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royler wants to improve his position but Shaker is controlling well.
Shaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaker 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.
Shaker moves nicely into side control.
Shaker trying to control the position but Royler is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Royler is looking to reverse the position.
Royler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shaker.
Shaker trying to control the position but Royler is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Royler.
Shaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Royler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Royler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Royler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Royler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Royler stalks Shaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaker's face. Shaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Royler tries to clinch up but Shaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royler sprawls and moves away.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaker.
Royler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royler is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick from Royler.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Royler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Royler is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Royler misses.
Shaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Royler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Royler.
Royler just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy Royler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaker checks a low kick from Royler.
Shaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Royler throws a head kick that Shaker semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Shaker tenderised Royler's leg. Royler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royler throws an off balance right hand
and Shaker counters with a straight right hand.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Royler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royler throws a head kick but Shaker moves out of range.
Royler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaker.
Royler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaker is out of range.
Shaker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shaker looks to throw the jab but Royler is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shaker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Royler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Royler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Royler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Royler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Royler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Royler lands a big head kick that sends Shaker tumbling to the mat! Royler takes a step backwards and waves Shaker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shaker is rocked!
Royler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaker takes a step back to recover.
Oh Shaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaker switches off momentarily and Royler cracks him with a monster right hand! Shaker topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Royler dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Royler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Royler!
Roy Royler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Not talking so much shit now, are we? I challenge Cajun Xander, a fight to the death!'.
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