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Helsinki Fighting League: 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Jokela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jukka Jokela looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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157 lbs
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154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Jokela!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson scores with a head kick.
Andersson lands a two punch combo.
Jokela dives in and scores a takedown into Andersson's guard.
Jokela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokela looks winded!
Andersson working for a triangle but Jokela defends it easily.
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead Jokela has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokela is one step ahead there.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jokela is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokela stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.
Andersson has his foot on Jokela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokela works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson wants to control the position but Jokela says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Jokela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Jokela prevents Andersson from standing back up.
Jokela controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokela is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andersson throws a right and a left that Jokela avoids nicely.
Andersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lukas Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Jokela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andersson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andersson.
Jokela is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jokela got wobbled bad by a big combination! Andersson presses forward with punches and knees until Jokela stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jokela closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Andersson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achtung Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Stilies has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Achtung Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Scheisse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scheisse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stilies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scheisse dives in and grabs Stilies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stilies pushes down on Scheisse's head and hops out.
Scheisse tries to clinch up but Stilies circles away and keeps his distance.
Scheisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Scheisse misses the body punch
letting Stilies counter with a right hand.
Scheisse feints and as Stilies raises his hands in defense, Scheisse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scheisse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stilies is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stilies has escaped and now he's on top!
Stilies gets to his feet - Scheisse follows without any prompting.
Stilies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Scheisse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stilies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stilies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scheisse moves to clinch but Stilies breaks away
and Stilies counters with a left and a right that stings Scheisse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scheisse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stilies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achtung Scheisse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stilies.
Stilies looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scheisse tries to clinch but Stilies moves out of range.
Scheisse misses with a hook
and Stilies counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scheisse misses with a takedown
and Stilies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scheisse thinking.
Stilies scores with a one two! Scheisse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stilies avoids the body shot from Scheisse.
Scheisse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stilies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stilies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gary Stilies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stilies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scheisse tries to clinch up
and Stilies counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scheisse throws a poor cross that misses
and Stilies counters with a stiff right hand.
Stilies lands a head kick!
Stilies displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scheisse wants to clinch.
Scheisse darts in and clinches Stilies up against the cage.
Stilies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stilies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stilies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scheisse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse tries to bum rush Stilies with a series of wild strikes but Stilies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scheisse shoots and misses
and Stilies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scheisse pushes Stilies up against the cage in a clinch.
Stilies managing to block the knees to the body from Scheisse.
Stilies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stilies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scheisse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stilies displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been informed that Scheisse has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Stilies.
Stilies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stilies throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Scheisse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stilies is working the combinations to good effect here.
Scheisse moves in looking to clinch but Stilies pushes him off.
Scheisse is looking to clinch.
Stilies half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scheisse dives in for a single leg takedown but Stilies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Scheisse is predictable there
and Stilies counters with a two punch combo.
Scheisse closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stilies's guard.
Stilies manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stilies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scheisse scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stilies throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Scheisse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stilies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scheisse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stilies counters with a series of strikes. Scheisse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stilies lands a nice looking body shot.
Scheisse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stilies.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheisse wants to clinch.
Scheisse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stilies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stilies scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scheisse tries to score with a low kick but Stilies moves his leg out of the way.
Stilies tries to clinch there but Scheisse circles away.
Scheisse pushes Stilies up against the cage in a clinch.
Stilies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stilies has had enough of the clinch but Scheisse keeps him there for the moment.
Scheisse has clasped his hands together around Stilies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Scheisse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stilies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scheisse can do to turn this around?
Stilies is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gary Stilies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scheisse tries for a kimura but Stilies is defending well.
Scheisse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stilies, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies is pushing Scheisse's head away, looking to escape. Scheisse manages to hold on to the position though.
Stilies is not content to let Scheisse control the position.
Scheisse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stilies, who protects the arm well.
Scheisse prevents Stilies from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scheisse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stilies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scheisse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stilies rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scheisse's guard! Nice work there by Stilies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Scheisse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stilies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scheisse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stilies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scheisse fails with a takedown attempt.
Scheisse is breathing heavily.
Scheisse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stilies defends it nicely.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achtung Scheisse.
Scheisse tries to clinch up.
Stilies scores with a shot to the body.
Stilies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Stilies.
Gary Stilies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scheisse eats them both and turns towards Stilies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scheisse is rocked!
Stilies connects with a looping right hand.
Scheisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Stilies finish him?
Stilies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stilies breaks the clinch.
Stilies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scheisse misses with a takedown
and Stilies counters with a nice uppercut.
Scheisse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scheisse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stilies counters with a big right hand! Oh Scheisse is in trouble here! Stilies follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Stilies!
As Gary Stilies got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Je suis heureux pour la victoire. Je m'entraîne dur toute l'heure veux être champion un jour. Merci à tous les fans et mon équipe. Nous reviendrons.(I am happy for the win. I train hard all the time.I want to be the champion one day. Thanks to all the fans & my team. We will be back again.)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miilo Nurkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurkkanen comes to the cage accompanied by When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miilo Nurkkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Solberg!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurkkanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Solberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurkkanen forces his way into half guard.
Nurkkanen is pressing down on Solberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solberg is holding on for now.
Nurkkanen stands up out of the half guard.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solberg but Solberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solberg scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurkkanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miilo Nurkkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurkkanen with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurkkanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Solberg, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solberg.
Peter Solberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurkkanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Solberg sprawls well. He's pushed Nurkkanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurkkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Nice straight punches there by Solberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solberg.
Nurkkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Solberg leaves Nurkkanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Solberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurkkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solberg swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Solberg.
Nurkkanen shoots for a takedown but Solberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Solberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nurkkanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solberg defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nurkkanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurkkanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurkkanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solberg looking to control but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
Nurkkanen wants to pass to mount but Solberg is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurkkanen in particular looking to stall.
Nurkkanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurkkanen controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen wants to take his opponent's back but Solberg doesn't allow it.
Nurkkanen controlling his opponent.
Solberg 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.
Solberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurkkanen controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurkkanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Peter Solberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Nurkkanen slips the punch.
Solberg throws a head kick but Nurkkanen moves out of range.
Nurkkanen blocks a head kick by Solberg.
Solberg throws a combination. Nurkkanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Solberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurkkanen.
Solberg throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurkkanen throws a head kick but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solberg's half guard.
Miilo Nurkkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurkkanen in particular looking to stall.
Solberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Solberg wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy.
Nurkkanen works his way into full mount!
Nurkkanen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solberg wants to hold on but Nurkkanen pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurkkanen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurkkanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurkkanen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Solberg regains half guard.
Solberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurkkanen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Solberg is in real trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurkkanen controlling the position well here. Solberg rolled but Nurkkanen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miilo Nurkkanen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurkkanen shoots in but Solberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Solberg enables Nurkkanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Solberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurkkanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurkkanen stands and steps away. Solberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nurkkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solberg circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miilo Nurkkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurkkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurkkanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Solberg is looking to get back to is feet but Nurkkanen passes into side control.
Nurkkanen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solberg is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen advances nicely into full mount.
Nurkkanen working for a submission but Solberg is keeping him at bay.
Nurkkanen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nurkkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solberg swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurkkanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Solberg's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Nurkkanen stalls from top position.
Solberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nurkkanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurkkanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Solberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Solberg wants to improve his position but Nurkkanen is controlling well.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurkkanen.
Solberg won't allow Nurkkanen to pass to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurkkanen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nurkkanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Miilo Nurkkanen.
I think Nurkkanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bentiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentiels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Savages by Theory of a Deadman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Bentiels!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson walks into a jab.
Eriksson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bentiels tries to clinch up but Eriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Eriksson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bentiels's guard.
Bentiels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eriksson is controlling him.
Eriksson drops back looking for a leg! Bentiels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bentiels manages to kick Eriksson off! Eriksson jumps back into Bentiels's guard.
Bentiels has momentary wrist control but Eriksson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bentiels can't keep his opponent in guard - Eriksson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eriksson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bentiels is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rolf Eriksson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfed Arkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Good knees
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfed Arkes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arkes misses with a wild combination.
Arkes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Darko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Darko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Darko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arkes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko tries for a kimura but Arkes is defending well.
Arkes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Darko is controlling him well.
Darko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arkes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Darko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arkes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darko but great work by Arkes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Darko looking for submissions off his back.
Arkes stops Darko from getting back to his feet.
Darko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arkes wants to take a breather but Darko is having none of it.
Arkes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darko has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Arkes. Oh but Darko has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Arkes goes limp - he's gone! Darko jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donnie Darko!
Donnie Darko retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Jim Reefer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reefer with the counter takedown but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Reefer is looking to score with low kicks.
Jalkalukko scores with a head kick. Reefer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalkalukko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reefer's guard.
Reefer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reefer keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jalkalukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko being controlled here momentarily.
Jalkalukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reefer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jalkalukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko drops back looking for a leg! Reefer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reefer manages to kick Jalkalukko off! Jalkalukko jumps back into Reefer's guard.
Reefer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jalkalukko defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reefer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jalkalukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reefer keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Reefer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalkalukko is one step ahead there.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reefer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jalkalukko postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reefer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Reefer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reefer scores with a jab. Jalkalukko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jalkalukko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reefer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reefer manages to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reefer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jalkalukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jalkalukko's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Reefer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jalkalukko tries to escape but Reefer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reefer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reefer looking for the choke but no joy.
Reefer controlling well, preventing Jalkalukko from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jalkalukko defending well as Reefer loads up on a big left hand.
Reefer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalkalukko.
Reefer blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Reefer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jalkalukko defending well as Reefer loads up on a big left hand.
Reefer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jalkalukko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reefer tries to improve position but can't.
Jalkalukko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reefer defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is taking a breather. Reefer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jalkalukko pulls his head out easily.
Jalkalukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
Jalkalukko thows a huge punch but Reefer dodges it nicely.
Reefer gets back to full guard.
Reefer looking for a guillotine here but Jalkalukko defends easily.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reefer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jalkalukko's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reefer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reefer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalkalukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jalkalukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jalkalukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalkalukko, not yet.
Reefer is sitting in close to Jalkalukko's body. Jalkalukko has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reefer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reefer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jalkalukko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Jalkalukko!
Jesse Jalkalukko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dack Fayden has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dack Fayden seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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33
185 lbs
24 - 24 - 0 |
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28
183 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden lunges at Rusted with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rusted's hand.
Fayden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusted.
Fayden throwing a counter right hand but Rusted manages to avoid it.
Rusted closes the distance and pushes Fayden back into the cage.
Rusted is struggling to control the position.
Fayden blocks the elbow strike.
Fayden tries a body shot but Rusted blocks it.
Fayden lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted can't find room to land a body shot as Fayden controls the action.
Fayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusted blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rusted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rusted lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rusted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusted lands with a light punch inside.
Fayden can't find room to land a body shot as Rusted controls the action.
Rusted throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Rusted looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Rusted - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rusted takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rusted avoids a wild elbow strike from Fayden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rusted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusted blocks an uppercut.
Rusted stalling in the clinch.
Rusted missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fayden.
Rusted has a couple of punches blocked by Fayden.
Rusted swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rusted slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rusted.
Rusted blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to land knees in the clinch but Fayden avoids the damage to the body.
Rusted stalling in the clinch.
Rusted's coach down at The Coffee Shop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rusted's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rusted scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rusted works on Fayden's body with a couple of short punches.
Rusted misses with a punch to the body.
Fayden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusted has a couple of punches blocked by Fayden.
Fayden working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fayden throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fayden fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fayden throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden avoiding damage as Rusted throws knees to the body.
Rusted taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Rusted - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rusted receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rusted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Rusted.
It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rusted throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rusted missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rusted uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fayden has time to react.
Fayden scores with a takedown into Rusted's guard.
Rusted is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rusted looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusted, not yet.
Fayden throws a big elbow that misses.
Fayden controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rusted looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fayden wants to control from the top but Rusted keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fayden manages to get himself to full guard.
Fayden keeping full guard, as Rusted tries to pass.
Rusted wants to control from the top but Fayden keeps moving.
Rusted must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fayden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fayden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rusted defends well.
Fayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusted is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to stand but Fayden is controlling from the bottom.
Fayden trying to control the position.
Fayden trying to control the position here.
Fayden keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rusted avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rusted throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rusted tried to score with a low kick but Fayden checks it.
Rusted keeps Fayden at a distance using the push kick.
Fayden throws out a powerful jab.
Fayden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusted sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusted replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fayden blocks it well.
Dack Fayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fayden misses with a two punch combination.
Fayden loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch.
Rusted keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fayden throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
Fayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rusted catches Fayden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fayden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rusted counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayden lands with an overhand left.
Rusted scores with a decent looking hook.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fayden on the side of the head.
Rusted is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fayden throws a right and a left that Rusted avoids nicely.
Fayden avoids the head kick by Rusted.
Fayden throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayden cracks Rusted with an open hand slap.
Rusted dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fayden. That did some damage!
Rusted misses with a body shot
letting Fayden counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Fayden misses.
Rusted wants to counter with a clinch but Fayden pushes him away.
Fayden misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Fayden misses.
Fayden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fayden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rusted did well to prevent Fayden getting side control.
Rusted kicks Fayden off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Fayden misses with a lunging right hand
and Rusted counters with a stiff right hand.
Fayden misses the jab.
Fayden throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayden is just out of range.
Rusted avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden has a takedown stuffed.
Fayden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rusted!
Rusted tries to improve position but can't.
Fayden tries for a kimura but Rusted is defending well.
Fayden working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fayden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Fayden crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Fayden stalls from top position.
Rusted wants to control but Fayden postures up.
Rusted seems a little lost for a moment, as Fayden dominates the positioning.
Jethro Rusted has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fayden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rusted trying his best to control but Fayden has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden controlling the pace for now.
Fayden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rusted is now in Fayden's guard. A big mistake from Fayden there, giving up the dominant position!
Rusted working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusted passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rusted working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rusted has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fayden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fayden to see if he's OK.
Rusted is looking to take a break and control but Fayden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fayden is looking to reverse the position.
Rusted grinds an elbow into Fayden's temple.
Rusted throws an elbow but Fayden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rusted trying to control the action but Fayden is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jethro Rusted just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fayden cracks Rusted with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rusted walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rusted gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Fayden.
Rusted takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusted misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden misses with a looping left.
Fayden throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
Fayden misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted throws out a powerful jab.
Fayden misses with an uppercut
and Rusted counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fayden.
Fayden prevents a body shot from Rusted.
Fayden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rusted misses with a punch to the body.
Rusted tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fayden avoids it.
Fayden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rusted lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fayden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fayden prevents a body shot from Rusted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to land knees in the clinch but Fayden avoids the damage to the body.
Rusted throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fayden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fayden being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Rusted on the inside.
Rusted scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Rusted with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fayden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Fayden.
Rusted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Rusted stalls.
Fayden missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fayden misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands with a right to the head.
Rusted misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rusted lands a shot to the body.
Fayden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Rusted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayden blocks a body shot from Rusted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rusted bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rusted thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fayden if he has to take too many more of those.
Fayden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rusted ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fayden drives through with a takedown into Rusted's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rusted keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
Rusted is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fayden presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rusted digs a right hand into Fayden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fayden's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted blocks an uppercut.
Fayden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rusted scores with a shoulder strike.
Rusted lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted tries to throw a body punch but Fayden avoids it by throwing Rusted back against the cage.
Come on Rusted - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fayden avoids a wild elbow strike from Rusted.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Rusted scores with a shot to the side of Fayden's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Rusted.
Nice body punch from Rusted - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fayden.
The referee calls for Fayden to work.
Fayden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rusted blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rusted.
Rusted stalling against the cage.
Rusted has Fayden pushed against the cage.
Rusted continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rusted struggles to land a body shot inside as Fayden controls his hands.
Rusted leaning against his opponent.
Rusted tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fayden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rusted.
Fayden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jethro Rusted seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fayden letting Rusted take a breather here.
Rusted avoids the elbow strike from Fayden, against the cage.
Rusted scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fayden can't find room to land a body shot as Rusted controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rusted tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fayden avoids it.
Fayden prevents a body shot from Rusted.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fayden misses with a knee to the head.
Dack Fayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rusted winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted is the new middleweight champion!
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