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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serge DjambaShango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serge DjambaShango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DjambaShango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DjambaShango throws a body kick that misses.
DjambaShango throws a nice head kick!
Jokinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DjambaShango looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jokinen happy to just control the position for now.
DjambaShango struggling a bit here.
DjambaShango is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen swings around for an armbar but DjambaShango sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DjambaShango stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DjambaShango doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DjambaShango manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DjambaShango wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DjambaShango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DjambaShango has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
DjambaShango trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
DjambaShango decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jokinen, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokinen!
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there.
DjambaShango holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jokinen is trying to control. DjambaShango wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Jokinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jokinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but DjambaShango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DjambaShango defends it well.
DjambaShango pushes Jokinen off looking to stand but Jokinen dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen is taking a breather. DjambaShango 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DjambaShango pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DjambaShango - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DjambaShango. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
DjambaShango looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DjambaShango!
Jokinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass DjambaShango's legs.
Jokinen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
DjambaShango tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jari Jokinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
DjambaShango avoids a punch combination nicely.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but DjambaShango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but DjambaShango checks it.
DjambaShango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DjambaShango throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but DjambaShango sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DjambaShango. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DjambaShango counters with a nice uppercut.
Serge DjambaShango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Jokinen.
DjambaShango stuffs the takedown.
DjambaShango scores with a three punch combo!
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DjambaShango as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen is breathing heavily.
DjambaShango circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jokinen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! DjambaShango follows Jokinen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge DjambaShango!
Our winner, Serge DjambaShango, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ollson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Ollson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ollson wants to clinch.
Ollson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Ollson backs off McCoist throws a huge counter combo but Ollson manages to avoid it all.
McCoist doesn't manage to clinch there - Ollson circles away.
McCoist wants to clinch.
Ollson tries to counter by clinching up but McCoist breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist lands with a good body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Ollson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ollson gets a double leg takedown into McCoist's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist wants to get back to his feet but Ollson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ollson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ollson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCoist is trying to escape back to his feet but Ollson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McCoist is looking to reverse the position.
McCoist wants to control but Ollson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ollson controls the position from side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ollson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCoist will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCoist 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 Ollson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ollson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from McCoist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ollson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ollson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ollson controls the position from side control.
McCoist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ollson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ollson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoist has time to react.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ollson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander Ollson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoist throws a head kick but Ollson moves out of range.
McCoist closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ollson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ollson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ollson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ollson tried to counter with a leg kick but McCoist avoided it.
Ollson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoist.
McCoist unleashes a big counter combination but Ollson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ollson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ollson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Ollson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCoist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ollson slips a jab and a cross from McCoist.
Ollson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoist circles away.
Ollson misses with a right hand
and McCoist counters with a nice leg kick.
McCoist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ollson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollson scores with a nice head shot.
Ollson takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ollson has McCoist pushed against the cage.
Ollson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ollson goes for a takedown attempt but McCoist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ollson lands a leg kick that knocks McCoist off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist is looking to clinch.
McCoist doesn't manage to clinch there - Ollson circles away.
Ollson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ollson swings for the body but McCoist moves out of range.
A combination from McCoist does no damage.
Ollson misses the shot to the body.
Ollson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCoist tries to clinch but Ollson is having none of it.
McCoist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ollson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ollson scores with a takedown into McCoist's guard.
Ollson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ollson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoist can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ollson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ollson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ollson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCoist clinches up against the cage.
McCoist lands a nice elbow.
Ollson breaks from the clinch.
McCoist shoots in looking for a takedown. Ollson tries to sprawl out of it but McCoist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ollson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ollson, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ollson throws a leg kick but McCoist moved away.
McCoist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoist.
McCoist is looking to clinch but Ollson is avoiding it.
McCoist throws a one two combo.
McCoist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ollson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ollson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCoist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on McCoist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ollson just misses with a punch to the body.
McCoist is looking to clinch.
McCoist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ollson counters with a left to the body.
McCoist gets tackled into the cage by Ollson. Ollson maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollson avoiding damage as McCoist throws knees to the body.
McCoist throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ollson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ollson tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
McCoist pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCoist.
Come on Ollson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ollson managing to block the knees to the body from McCoist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist trying to land knees to the body.
McCoist tries a body shot but Ollson blocks it.
Ollson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McCoist seems a little lost for a moment, as Ollson dominates the positioning.
Alexander Ollson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ollson slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ollson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ollson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ollson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Trojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogdan Trojan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trojan pinned against the cage. Trojan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Trojan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trojan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfe tries to clinch up
so Trojan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trojan advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Trojan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trojan works his way into side control.
Trojan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trojan blocks the strikes from Wolfe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trojan working away.
Trojan controlling from side mount.
Trojan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wolfe struggling a bit here.
Trojan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolfe is trying to improve his position.
Trojan just content to control the position.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trojan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trojan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolfe!
Trojan has hold of Wolfe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolfe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wolfe tries to hold on but Trojan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trojan lands a nice shot to the head.
Wolfe is rocked!
Trojan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wolfe to take his back!
Trojan looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolfe showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Wolfe right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trojan looking for the RNC.
Trojan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Trojan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wolfe trying to control the hands but Trojan breaks the grip.
Trojan keeps control of the position as Wolfe tries to break free.
Trojan not allowing Wolfe to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Trojan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trojan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trojan lands in his opponent's guard.
Wolfe trying to keep a closed guard but Trojan is proving a slippery customer.
Trojan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trojan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfe's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.
Wolfe 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.
Trojan advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to buck Trojan off but Trojan is having none of it.
Trojan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around?
Wolfe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Trojan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Trojan works his way to his opponent's back.
Trojan looking for the RNC.
Trojan is looking for the choke from the back position but Wolfe is controlling his hands well.
Trojan is trying to stick to Wolfe's back but Wolfe is turning into Trojan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trojan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wolfe.
Trojan pulls Wolfe in to control the position.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Trojan is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trojan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolfe manages to get himself to full guard.
Trojan postures up in Wolfe's guard and throws a big left but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe is striking off his back. Trojan thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Trojan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.
Trojan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Trojan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to control.
Trojan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trojan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trojan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trojan landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trojan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trojan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolfe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trojan rushes Wolfe and presses him up against the cage.
Wolfe jumps guard but Trojan stands there with Wolfe around his waist. Wolfe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolfe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfe wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trojan prevents Wolfe from breaking the clinch.
Wolfe jumps guard but Trojan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bogdan Trojan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Wolfe.
Trojan has Wolfe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trojan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wolfe tumbling to the mat - Trojan dives into Wolfe's guard.
Wolfe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trojan controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Trojan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trojan moves into range and clinches up with Wolfe.
Trojan is working Wolfe over against the cage.
Wolfe wants to get back to striking at distance but Trojan won't allow it.
Wolfe tries to circle away but Trojan has him pinned against the cage.
Wolfe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolfe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trojan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolfe tries to stall but Trojan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Trojan.
Wolfe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bogdan Trojan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Wolfe.
Trojan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trojan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trojan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trojan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trojan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolfe controls Trojan momentarily but Trojan frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trojan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Trojan controlling him for the moment.
Trojan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trojan controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trojan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolfe backs up against the cage.
Trojan stalks Wolfe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolfe's face. Wolfe staggers backwards, shaken.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Trojan finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trojan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
Wolfe trying to control here.
Trojan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Trojan is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
Trojan is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trojan works his way into side control.
Trojan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trojan swings around for an armbar but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trojan's guard.
Bogdan Trojan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trojan is on top in guard.
Trojan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolfe working for submissions but it's allowed Trojan to get to half guard.
Trojan prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Trojan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lance Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Trojan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trojan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Trojan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Stylez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stylez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ace Of Spades. Rivers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Suffa by Hed Pe. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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223 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Stylez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
Stylez moves into the clinch.
Rivers can't get the takedown.
Stylez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers gets control of Stylez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stylez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stylez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivers on the ground.
Stylez wanted to stand there but Rivers had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stylez gets to his feet - Rivers follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stylez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stylez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stylez tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Ace Stylez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stylez gets a clinch.
Rivers is trying to push Stylez away but Stylez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stylez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Stylez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stylez working hard to break the clinch.
Rivers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good body shot from Rivers.
Stylez is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stylez's efforts to push away.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Stylez.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Stylez manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stylez or not.
Rivers prevents Stylez from breaking the clinch.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stylez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch but Stylez keeps him there for the moment.
Stylez manages to break the clinch.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt
and Stylez counters with a one-two to the body.
Rivers looks winded!
Stylez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stylez is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Stylez 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Stylez.
Stylez looks to land a combination. Rivers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stylez throws a wild body kick that Rivers sees coming a mile off.
Stylez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a low kick but Stylez avoids it.
Stylez lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stylez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers prevents Stylez from breaking the clinch.
Stylez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stylez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivers.
Rivers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stylez uses from the top position.
Stylez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stylez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Stylez wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
Stylez is trying to break free.
Stylez can't break the clinch.
Stylez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Stylez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Rivers fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Stylez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stylez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stylez lands a jab-cross combination.
Stylez throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Rivers's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Stylez dives in looking to finish as Rivers flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Stylez's strikes! Stylez is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Rivers's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Rivers was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Stylez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Stylez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Borjesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rolf Borjesson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Borjesson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borjesson defends well and Burns ends up having to push Borjesson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borjesson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Burns backs off Borjesson throws a huge counter combo but Burns manages to avoid it all.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Borjesson keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Borjesson.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borjesson breaks from the clinch.
Borjesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjesson misses with a head kick.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borjesson tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borjesson to the ground. Borjesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Borjesson tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borjesson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns tries to clinch but Borjesson is having none of it.
A punch combination from Borjesson misses.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns misses with the combination.
Borjesson gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Borjesson.
Burns is looking for a takedown.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borjesson.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to control Borjesson's arms but Borjesson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borjesson is keeping busy.
Borjesson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borjesson's head.
Borjesson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Borjesson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borjesson moves away.
Rolf Borjesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Borjesson misses.
Borjesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns blocks a head kick by Borjesson.
A good leg kick by Borjesson.
Borjesson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjesson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borjesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Borjesson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Borjesson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like James Burns has been cut.
Borjesson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borjesson lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Borjesson.
Borjesson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns.
Borjesson swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borjesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borjesson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borjesson misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Borjesson throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Borjesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns tries to clinch but Borjesson moves out of range.
Borjesson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Borjesson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borjesson can pounce on him.
Borjesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borjesson lands a head kick!
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Borjesson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Borjesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Burns'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.
Borjesson swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Borjesson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borjesson.
Borjesson tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Borjesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Borjesson throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Borjesson defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borjesson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Borjesson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Burns has cracked it and Borjesson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Burns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Demchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Young could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasily Demchenkov's chin.
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265 lbs
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237 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Demchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young moves into the clinch.
Demchenkov can't get the takedown.
Demchenkov tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
Demchenkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Young gets underhooks to prevent Demchenkov's takedown attempt.
Alex Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Demchenkov.
Demchenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demchenkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
Young throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Demchenkov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Gafurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gafurov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen – I Want To Break Free. Kowalchuk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moskau. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marat Gafurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalchuk tries to clinch there but Gafurov circles away.
Kowalchuk throws a lazy head kick
and Gafurov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gafurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kowalchuk has his foot on Gafurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gafurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gafurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gafurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalchuk is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gafurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalchuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gafurov.
Gafurov staying out of range there.
Gafurov thuds his right hand into Kowalchuk 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gafurov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kowalchuk wants to clinch.
Kowalchuk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gafurov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gafurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gafurov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kowalchuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gafurov.
Kowalchuk pushes a forearm under Gafurov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gafurov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Danielsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Danielsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkins throws a low kick but Danielsson avoids it.
Wilkins shoots in and bounces Danielsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Danielsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Danielsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins is sitting in close to Danielsson's body. Danielsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wilkins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wilkins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Danielsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henrik Danielsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Zanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenovsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harry Axe-Our people. Zanik has chosen Walk this way as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Zanik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanik tries to clinch up but Grenovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Grenovsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grenovsky with a hook.
It looks like Ted Zanik has been cut.
Zanik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grenovsky.
Zanik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grenovsky cracks Zanik on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zanik falls backwards against the cage. Grenovsky follows up with more strikes that drop Zanik to his knees. Grenovsky keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zanik! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Grenovsky!
Ignat Grenovsky is the new heavyweight champion!
Ted Zanik was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to training, have to right the wrongs!'.
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