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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanzhar Nurpulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanzhar Nurpulaev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Fransson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanzhar Nurpulaev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurpulaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fransson.
Fransson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurpulaev back to the cage. Fransson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Sanzhar Nurpulaev has been cut.
Nurpulaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fransson pinned against the cage. Fransson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurpulaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fransson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurpulaev regains half guard.
Fransson trying to control from half guard but Nurpulaev is working away.
Fransson thows a huge punch but Nurpulaev dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fransson slips a nice elbow through Nurpulaev's hands, connecting with Nurpulaev's forehead.
Nurpulaev is refusing to be controlled, as Fransson sits in half guard.
Well, if Fransson 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.
Nurpulaev is looking to escape.
Nurpulaev punching from the bottom.
Nurpulaev wants to improve his position but Fransson is controlling well.
Fransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fransson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurpulaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nurpulaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fransson wants to free his trapped foot but Nurpulaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fransson controlling the action here.
Fransson is trying to work for a kimura but Nurpulaev is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurpulaev is refusing to be controlled, as Fransson sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fransson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurpulaev 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.
Fransson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fransson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurpulaev.
Roger Fransson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanzhar Nurpulaev.
Nurpulaev misses with a takedown attempt - Fransson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fransson lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurpulaev tries to avoid it but Fransson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurpulaev to the ground. Nurpulaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Nurpulaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Fransson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Nurpulaev with that takedown attempt.
Fransson shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurpulaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fransson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Fransson backs off Nurpulaev throws a huge counter combo but Fransson manages to avoid it all.
Nurpulaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Fransson tries to sprawl out of it but Nurpulaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fransson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurpulaev darts in looking for a takedown but Fransson gets double underhooks and turns Nurpulaev into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurpulaev fails with the takedown.
Fransson gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Fransson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanzhar Nurpulaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Nurpulaev. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Fransson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurpulaev is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Fransson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Fransson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Faction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faction looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Faction ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Faction, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faction wants to clinch.
Max Faction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faction doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Faction throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Faction throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sanchez and Faction goes tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Faction is rocked!
Sanchez wants to stand up but Faction is controlling the position.
Oh Faction is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faction seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faction punching from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to stand and escape but Faction is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faction is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Faction gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faction misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Faction! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Faction's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faction gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Faction swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Victor Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faction doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Faction.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez steps in with a hook that catches Faction right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sanchez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Faction looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Knowles Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gornik (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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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knowles Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gornik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Gornik isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Gornik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gornik has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Gornik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gornik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gornik continues to drive forward.
Gornik fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gornik to the mat! Gornik manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gornik has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Gornik had control of the position.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gornik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Gornik's legs - danger averted.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gornik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gornik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gornik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gornik dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gornik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
No luck for Gornik with that takedown attempt.
Knowles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gornik.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gornik tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gornik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Gornik's guard.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Gornik 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gornik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knowles Jackson 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.
Gornik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gornik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gornik tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Gornik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Gornik.
Jackson tries to circle away but Gornik has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson jumps guard but Gornik stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gornik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Gornik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Gornik is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gornik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Gornik as Jackson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knowles Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gornik is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson rushes Gornik and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gornik is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Gornik trying to control here.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gornik is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Gornik circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gornik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gornik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gornik's waist but Gornik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Gornik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gornik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gornik goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gornik tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gornik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gornik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Michael Gornik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gornik shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knowles Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gornik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
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 Knowles Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gornik throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gornik thinking.
Gornik fails with a takedown attempt.
Gornik stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but Gornik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gornik's waist but Gornik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knowles Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gornik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gornik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gornik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gornik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Gornik has the dominant position.
Gornik'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.
Gornik is looking for a takedown.
Gornik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Gornik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gornik throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornik wants to clinch.
Gornik avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gornik wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Gornik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gornik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gornik gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Gornik keeps it at a distance.
Gornik shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Gornik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Gornik's guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gornik defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control but Gornik is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Gornik is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knowles Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knowles Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Knowles Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Crowley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley has closed the distance and engaged Mugabe in a clinch.
Mugabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mugabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowley lands a hook that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mugabe's defenses.
Crowley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mugabe has clasped his hands together around Crowley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mugabe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowley on the ground.
Mugabe trying to control the action but Crowley is working from the bottom.
Crowley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mugabe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowley is looking for a sweep.
Crowley is trying to get back to his feet.
Crowley tries to improve position but can't.
Crowley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mugabe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mugabe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mugabe is looking to take a break and control but Crowley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mugabe controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mugabe cracks Crowley with a big right hand but Crowley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mugabe cracks Crowley with a big elbow.
Mugabe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mugabe lands an elbow.
Crowley wants to get back to his feet but Mugabe drags him back down.
Crowley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crowley is rocked!
Crowley looks winded!
Mugabe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Crowley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Crowley is still in real trouble! Can Mugabe finish him?
Crowley tries to improve position but can't.
Crowley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mugabe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crowley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mugabe lands a nice forearm strike.
Mugabe prevents Crowley from escaping the position.
Mugabe lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Crowley! Mugabe senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Crowley out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Laphroaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhtred Uhtredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jameson Laphroaig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uhtred Uhtredsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhtredsson throws a series of punches but Laphroaig moves out of range.
Uhtredsson misses with a combination
and Laphroaig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laphroaig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uhtredsson keeping moving, preventing Laphroaig from controlling successfully.
Uhtredsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laphroaig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uhtredsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laphroaig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laphroaig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laphroaig is pushing down on Uhtredsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uhtredsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Laphroaig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uhtredsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laphroaig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laphroaig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhtredsson is just riding it out for now. Laphroaig eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laphroaig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laphroaig is trying to control the action in half guard but Uhtredsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laphroaig decides to stand up.
Uhtredsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laphroaig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Uhtredsson - the referee stops the clock and Laphroaig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Uhtredsson. Laphroaig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uhtredsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laphroaig attempts a counter takedown but Uhtredsson avoids it well and moves away.
Laphroaig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uhtredsson swivels and escapes.
As Laphroaig backs off Uhtredsson throws a huge counter combo but Laphroaig manages to avoid it all.
Uhtredsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laphroaig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameson Laphroaig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laphroaig shoots in and drives through. Uhtredsson sprawls well.
Laphroaig dives in and scores a takedown into Uhtredsson's guard.
Laphroaig 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.
Laphroaig passes Uhtredsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laphroaig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laphroaig is trying to work for a kimura but Uhtredsson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig wants to pass to mount but Uhtredsson is defending the position.
Uhtredsson pushes Laphroaig off but Laphroaig dives into side control.
Laphroaig tries to score with some ground and pound. Uhtredsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laphroaig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uhtredsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uhtredsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig works to advance to full mount. Uhtredsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Laphroaig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laphroaig looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Laphroaig dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Uhtredsson throws a nice looking combination but Laphroaig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laphroaig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uhtredsson tries to avoid it but Laphroaig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uhtredsson to the ground. Uhtredsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uhtredsson throws a counter combo.
Uhtredsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Laphroaig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uhtredsson can do to turn this around?
Laphroaig tries a head kick but it misses.
Laphroaig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uhtredsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laphroaig.
Uhtredsson is looking for the big counter here.
Uhtredsson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laphroaig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laphroaig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laphroaig working the ground and pound but Uhtredsson is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laphroaig is working to tighten his grip on Uhtredsson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Uhtredsson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Laphroaig is really squeezing tight and eventually Uhtredsson passes out! Laphroaig breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jameson Laphroaig!
Jameson Laphroaig really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feyd Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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18
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feyd Rabban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Walker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walker.
Walker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rabban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker lands a right hand.
Rabban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker connects with a high kick.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rabban has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Rabban leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rabban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walker throws an elbow but misses.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rabban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rabban jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Rabban keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rabban working a defensive guard here.
Walker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rabban to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Walker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rabban pulls down on the head and he's put Walker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Feyd Rabban!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Locutus Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussein Stahl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
308 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Locutus Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stahl is fending him off so far but Borg persists. Nope, Stahl circles away and we're back to standing.
Borg misses with a hook
and Stahl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stahl is looking to clinch but Borg is avoiding it.
Borg misses with a wild combination.
Stahl rushes Borg and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Stahl is trying to pull guard but Borg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stahl avoiding damage as Borg throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl blocks a body shot from Borg.
Borg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Borg with that takedown attempt.
Borg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg moves into range and clinches up with Stahl.
Stahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borg is in Stahl's guard.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borg manages to pass to side control.
Stahl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg is one step ahead there.
Stahl told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl is looking for a triangle but Borg pushes his legs off easily.
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borg is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg is stalling in the full guard.
Borg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borg is aware though and is defending well.
Borg gets to his feet - Stahl follows without any prompting.
Borg tries to land a front kick but Stahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stahl misses with a hook. Borg ducked under it nicely.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Borg.
Borg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stahl defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Locutus Borg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borg takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
Borg tries to land a front kick but Stahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Borg throws a series of punches but Stahl avoids them all with ease.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Borg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stahl takes a step back to recover.
Borg shoots in for a takedown but Stahl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stahl throws a big shot that misses.
Borg feinted with a counter takedown.
Stahl tries to clinch there but Borg circles away.
Borg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to avoid it but Borg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stahl to the ground. Stahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borg.
Borg forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
Stahl blocks a body shot from Borg.
Stahl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stahl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Borg.
Stahl being controlled against the cage.
Stahl successfully pulls guard.
Borg trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Borg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stahl on the ground.
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Borg controlling him for the moment.
Borg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borg postures up.
Borg stands up and waves to Stahl to follow him.
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 Locutus Borg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stahl is looking to clinch.
Borg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stahl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stahl's brow.
Borg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stahl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Borg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl has Borg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stahl pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Borg tumbling to the mat - Stahl dives into Borg's guard.
Borg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Borg keeps moving.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Stahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borg is just riding it out for now. Stahl eventually gives up the hold.
Stahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stahl misses with a head shot.
Stahl wants to finish this one by submission but Borg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stahl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl lands a couple of good shots and Borg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Borg covering up well and avoiding damage.
Stahl looking for the choke but no joy.
Stahl is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Borg taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stahl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaani Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angle Kurtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurtis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Savages by Theory of a Deadman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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273 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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 Helsinki, Jaani Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angle Kurtis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtis lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurtis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kurtis throwing strikes from guard but Latvala blocks nicely.
Kurtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Latvala is keeping the position for now.
Kurtis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurtis distracts Latvala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Latvala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurtis on the ground.
Latvala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurtis is pushing down on Latvala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Latvala is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurtis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtis is working for a kimura but Latvala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurtis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Latvala's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Latvala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Latvala tries to get out of the position.
Kurtis is working for a kimura but Latvala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurtis seems to be working for a kimura but Latvala defends the submission attempt.
Kurtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Latvala is looking for a sweep. Kurtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurtis seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurtis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Latvala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kurtis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtis is looking to advance position but Latvala won't allow it.
Latvala tries to get to full guard but Kurtis has control of the leg.
Latvala is controlling Kurtis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kurtis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurtis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kurtis wants to pass the guard but Latvala is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Latvala looks like he's trying to stand up.
Latvala tries to get to full guard but Kurtis has control of the leg.
Kurtis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Latvala defending well though.
Kurtis is working for a kimura but Latvala is defending it quite comfortably.
Latvala is controlling Kurtis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurtis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Latvala tries to roll over but Kurtis keeps him under control.
Latvala is trying to maintain the position but Kurtis is very close to passing his half guard.
Latvala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kurtis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latvala defends it well.
Kurtis working Latvala over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtis uses his free foot to push down on Latvala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Latvala.
Latvala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Latvala taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angle Kurtis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kurtis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Latvala lands with a shot to the body.
Kurtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurtis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Latvala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kurtis is trying to get an arm triangle but Latvala is defending well.
Kurtis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latvala holding on.
Kurtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Latvala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kurtis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Latvala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kurtis looks up at the clock and then as Latvala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kurtis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kurtis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurtis misses with the ground and pound.
Kurtis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurtis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kurtis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Latvala tries to improve position but can't.
Latvala is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Latvala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Latvala, who protects the arm well.
Latvala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurtis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Latvala struggling a bit here.
Kurtis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Latvala, who protects the arm well.
Kurtis working away.
Angle Kurtis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Latvala, who protects the arm well.
Kurtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Latvala has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala manages to get back to half guard.
Kurtis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kurtis working Latvala over with strikes.
Kurtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Latvala is holding on to half guard well.
Kurtis works his way into full mount!
Kurtis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala holds on to Kurtis as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Latvala wants to control but Kurtis is having none of it.
Kurtis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Latvala tries to reverse the position but Kurtis maintains control.
Kurtis tries to push Latvala's head away but Latvala is holding on tight.
Latvala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kurtis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Latvala is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angle Kurtis!
During a confident post fight interview, Angle Kurtis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gasparotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hillevi Javri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gasparotto comes into the arena with Dengaz ft. Marcelo D2 - Tamo Juntos blaring out of the sound system. Javri has chosen Finnish Encore as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Helsinki, Gabriel Gasparotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hillevi Javri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javri avoids the head kick by Gasparotto.
Javri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gasparotto.
Gasparotto clinches up with Javri and pushes him back against the cage.
Javri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Gasparotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Javri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gasparotto blocks the elbow strike.
Gasparotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Gasparotto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gasparotto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gasparotto's defenses.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Gasparotto lands a shot to the body.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto throws an elbow but it misses.
Gasparotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gasparotto working hard to break the clinch.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gasparotto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Gasparotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto blocks the elbow strike.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto blocks the elbow strike.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gasparotto is trying to push Javri away but Javri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gasparotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Javri blocks an elbow strike.
Gasparotto has a couple of punches blocked by Javri.
Gasparotto misses with the head strike.
Javri prevents a body shot from Gasparotto.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gasparotto throws an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Javri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
A head punch on the inside from Gasparotto fails to land.
Come on Gasparotto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Javri blocking some punches.
Gasparotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Javri prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Gasparotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Javri blocks an elbow strike.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Gasparotto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Javri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Javri prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gasparotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Gasparotto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Javri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gasparotto wants to stall.
Gasparotto is trying to force a seperation but Javri has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gasparotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Javri stops a takedown attempt from Gasparotto.
Nice elbow from Javri.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Javri managing to block the knees to the body from Gasparotto.
Gasparotto is trying to break free.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike.
Gasparotto working aggressively here.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Javri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Gasparotto tries a body shot but Javri blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillevi Javri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gasparotto drives through and clinches with Javri against the cage.
Gasparotto tries to throw a body punch but Javri avoids it by throwing Gasparotto back against the cage.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Javri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gasparotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Javri avoids the damage to the body.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gasparotto's defenses.
Gasparotto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Gasparotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
Gasparotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Javri.
Gasparotto can't break the clinch.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Javri.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Javri prevents it.
Gasparotto tries to land a knee to the head but Javri blocks with his arms.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
Gasparotto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Javri is keeping busy.
Gasparotto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Javri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Hillevi Javri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gasparotto can't find room to land a body shot as Javri controls the action.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
Gasparotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gasparotto misses with a knee to the head.
Gasparotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Javri prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gasparotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gasparotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gasparotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto blocks the elbow strike.
Gasparotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gasparotto has a couple of punches blocked by Javri.
Gasparotto misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto is looking to control Javri's arms but Javri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gasparotto has his back to the cage.
Gasparotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Javri prevents Gasparotto from breaking the clinch.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gasparotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Javri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gasparotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gasparotto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gasparotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gasparotto fails to land.
Javri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gasparotto working hard to break the clinch.
Gasparotto can't find room to land a body shot as Javri controls the action.
Gasparotto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gasparotto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Javri blocks it with crossed arms.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gasparotto is trying to maintain a safe position but Javri gets an underhook and turns Gasparotto into the cage.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Javri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gasparotto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Javri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Javri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Javri blocks a body shot from Gasparotto.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillevi Javri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gasparotto moves into the clinch.
Gasparotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Gasparotto is trying to push Javri away but Javri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Gasparotto throws a head punch that misses.
Javri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri lands an elbow just above Gasparotto 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri lands an elbow just above Gasparotto 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasparotto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasparotto misses with the head strike.
Javri prevents Gasparotto from breaking the clinch.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Gasparotto has a couple of punches blocked by Javri.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
Gasparotto throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gasparotto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gasparotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gasparotto misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gasparotto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto stalling in the clinch but Javri improves position.
Gasparotto manages to break the clinch.
Gasparotto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Javri to the mat! Javri manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gasparotto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Javri, up you get!
Gasparotto moves into the clinch.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gasparotto blocks the elbow strike.
Javri blocking some punches.
Gasparotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto has a couple of punches blocked by Javri.
A right hook to the body lands for Gasparotto.
Javri blocks an uppercut.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Javri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gasparotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javri blocking some punches.
Gasparotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gasparotto goes for a takedown attempt but Javri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gasparotto clinches.
Gasparotto tries a body shot but Javri blocks it.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Javri lands an elbow inside.
Gasparotto effectively controlling the action here.
Gasparotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gasparotto has Javri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Javri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Gasparotto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gasparotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gasparotto has picked Javri up - he's going for a ride! Gasparotto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasparotto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gasparotto drives through and clinches with Javri against the cage.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Gasparotto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gasparotto tries to break free but Javri pushes him back against the cage.
Javri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Gasparotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto breaks the clinch.
Gabriel Gasparotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gasparotto moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillevi Javri really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gasparotto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Gasparotto working aggressively here.
Gasparotto has Javri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Javri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gasparotto's defenses.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gasparotto tries to throw a body punch but Javri avoids it by throwing Gasparotto back against the cage.
Javri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Javri keeps control of Gasparotto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gasparotto.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
Gasparotto is trying to break the clinch but Javri has him pressed against the cage.
Gasparotto lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gasparotto working hard to break the clinch.
Gasparotto lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Javri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gasparotto's efforts to push away.
Gasparotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gasparotto keeps the fight on the outside.
Javri clinches up against the cage.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Gasparotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Javri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Gasparotto misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto misses with a punch to the body.
Javri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gasparotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Javri avoids it.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto throws a head punch that misses.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Javri.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gasparotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Gasparotto lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Javri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gasparotto.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Javri blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Gasparotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gasparotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gasparotto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Gasparotto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Javri blocks a body shot from Gasparotto.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Gasparotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Gasparotto is trying to push Javri away but Javri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gasparotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gasparotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto breaks from the clinch.
Gasparotto moves into the clinch.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gasparotto breaks the clinch.
Hillevi Javri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gasparotto clinches up against the cage.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto lands with a left to the head.
Javri blocking some punches.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gasparotto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Javri has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Javri.
Nice elbow from Javri.
Gasparotto trying to control the position but instead, Javri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gasparotto into the cage.
Gasparotto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Javri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillevi Javri dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gasparotto has managed to clinch.
Gasparotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Javri tries a head kick but it misses.
Gasparotto takes the fight into the clinch.
Gasparotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gasparotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri prevents Gasparotto from breaking the clinch.
Gasparotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Javri.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gasparotto has Javri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Javri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Javri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Gasparotto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Javri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Gasparotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Gasparotto shrugs off.
Gasparotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Javri lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasparotto's brow.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Gasparotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri takes a shot to the head.
Gasparotto working aggressively here.
Gasparotto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gasparotto keeping moving, preventing Javri from controlling successfully.
Javri throws an elbow that misses. Gasparotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Javri's guard. Nice move by Gasparotto!
Gasparotto stands up and waves to Javri to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javri wants to counter the offense by Gasparotto and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gasparotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasparotto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gasparotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto wants to break free but Javri has control.
Gasparotto dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Gasparotto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gasparotto's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto has had enough of the clinch but Javri keeps him there for the moment.
Gasparotto blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Javri is pressed up against the cage. Gasparotto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Javri down to the mat. Javri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Javri avoids the head kick by Gasparotto.
Javri tries to counter with a clinch but Gasparotto shakes him off and moves away.
Gasparotto drives through and clinches with Javri against the cage.
Gasparotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Gasparotto lands with a right to the head.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Gasparotto in his tracks for a moment.
Gasparotto blocks the elbow strike.
Gasparotto has had enough of the clinch but Javri keeps him there for the moment.
Gasparotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Javri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Gasparotto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gasparotto has clasped his hands together around Javri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Javri wants to get back to his feet but Gasparotto is dominant here and he's now got Javri's back!
Gabriel Gasparotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasparotto is looking to control Javri but Javri is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Javri trying to control the position but Gasparotto manages to sink in the hooks.
Gasparotto stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Javri tries to keep at a distance but Gasparotto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gasparotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gasparotto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gasparotto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gabriel Gasparotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hillevi Javri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Gasparotto.
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 Gabriel Gasparotto.
I think Javri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillevi Javri!
Hillevi Javri is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen American Encore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doyle Hawk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk feints the counter takedown.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
County instigates a clinch.
Hawk is trying to drag County to the mat but County just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
County lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Doyle Hawk has been cut.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. County avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
County slowing the pace effectively.
County taking a breather.
County definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. County is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Hawk.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
County slows down the pace here.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but County pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
County closes the distance and clinches.
County lands a body punch.
County tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawk avoids the damage to the body.
County just leaning against Hawk, taking a breather.
County lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
County is struggling to control the position.
County lands a body punch.
County gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
County stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but County prevents it.
County effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
County stalling against the cage.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but County is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by County after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawk wants to take the fight to the mat but County manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County is pressed up against the cage. Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag County down to the mat. County avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
County rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from County - that landed with a thud.
Hawk looks winded!
County leaning against his opponent.
County lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
County is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from County.
Hawk wants a takedown.
County lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the cage.
County using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by County.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is trying to drag County to the mat but County just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County gets a clinch.
County makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Hawk'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.
County darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
County stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. County fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Hawk.
County moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County avoiding damage.
County stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
County lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
County leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from County.
County lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as County takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can County finish him?
County leaning against his opponent.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
County lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
County taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
County is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hawk wants a takedown.
County is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
County drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from County.
County is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
County has Hawk pressed against the cage. Hawk drops his hands and County takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Hawk tumbling to the canvas! County rains down with more punches but Hawk was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for County!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe County!
Joe County is the new heavyweight champion!
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