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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickard Franzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Robinson enters the cage!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickard Franzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Franzen.
Franzen tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Franzen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robinson scores with a one two! Franzen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Franzen throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franzen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franzen doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Franzen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franzen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franzen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Franzen moves out of range of the body kick.
Franzen drives through with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Franzen distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franzen is sitting in close to Robinson's body. Robinson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Franzen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Franzen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Robinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Robinson!
Chris Robinson very nearly forgot to thank Max Octane Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salo Gonalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feyd Rabban acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salo Gonalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feyd Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rabban with a poor takedown
and Gonalez counters with a left and a right that stings Rabban.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonalez sprawls well. Gonalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rabban gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo Gonalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feyd Rabban.
Gonalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabban!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban struggling a bit here.
Rabban is being controlled here.
Gonalez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalez throws an elbow but Rabban slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gonalez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rabban tries to improve position but can't.
Rabban is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rabban is trying to control but can't.
Rabban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonalez pulls his head out easily.
Gonalez is trying to work for a kimura but Rabban is defending well.
Gonalez controlling the action here.
Rabban throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Gonalez manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabban tries to improve position but can't.
Rabban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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Rabban struggling a bit here.
Rabban tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonalez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonalez takes a little break here. Rabban wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rabban is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rabban is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonalez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonalez is thwarting Rabban's attempts to control the position.
Rabban actively working from the bottom here.
Gonalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rabban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonalez trying to mount his opponent but Rabban defends it.
Gonalez controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonalez stands up from half guard.
Rabban avoids the head kick by Gonalez.
Rabban gets caught flat footed, as Gonalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonalez pushes down on Rabban's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez blocks the strikes from Rabban.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Rabban is trying to maintain the position but Gonalez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salo Gonalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rabban shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonalez sprawls well. He's pushed Rabban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rabban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Gonalez both land. Nice combination.
Gonalez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rabban bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabban shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonalez scores with the left hand. Rabban knows he should have avoided that one.
Gonalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rabban on his heels. He'll look to pass Rabban's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonalez stands up from Rabban's guard - Gonalez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gonalez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rabban manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rabban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonalez is aware though and is defending well.
Rabban looking for a guillotine here but Gonalez defends easily.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Gonalez pushes down on Rabban's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rabban has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Gonalez is looking for a kimura here.
Salo Gonalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabban is looking to control Gonalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rabban avoid being mounted?
Rabban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonalez pulls his head out easily.
Gonalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rabban wants to get back to full guard but Gonalez has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gonalez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rabban manages to get back to half guard.
Gonalez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabban is just riding it out for now. Gonalez eventually gives up the hold.
Rabban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonalez is working away from the top position though.
Rabban makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rabban.
Gonalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Gonalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rabban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabban tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez drops back looking for a leg! Rabban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabban manages to kick Gonalez off! Gonalez jumps back into Rabban's guard.
Rabban isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gonalez stacks Rabban on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gonalez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salo Gonalez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gonalez looking to score a takedown here. Rabban is defending well but Gonalez drives through and ends up in Rabban's guard.
Rabban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonalez is aware though and is defending well.
Rabban trying to control the position.
Gonalez gets to his feet - Rabban follows without any prompting.
Gonalez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rabban has his foot on Gonalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rabban has his foot on Gonalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rabban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gonalez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rabban.
Rabban manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonalez's best efforts.
Gonalez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rabban to get to his feet.
Gonalez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rabban strikes from the bottom but Gonalez passes into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabban wants to hold on but Gonalez pushes him away.
Gonalez controlling from mount.
Rabban throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rabban working to try and regain half guard.
Rabban holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gonalez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rabban tries to hold on but Gonalez pushes him away.
Gonalez looking to ground and pound but Rabban is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonalez controlling his opponent.
Gonalez get's back to his feet.
Rabban doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonalez circles away.
Rabban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Gonalez stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rabban tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonalez is in Rabban's guard.
Gonalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rabban throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feyd Rabban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salo Gonalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabban throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salo Gonalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonalez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salo Gonalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Jarnkrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Jarnkrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Ulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfsson connects with a body shot that sends Jarnkrok's belly button to the back.
Ulfsson throws a body punch but Jarnkrok moves out of range.
Jarnkrok scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jarnkrok lands with a nice combination. Ulfsson backs away looking to recover.
Jarnkrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson throws a body punch but Jarnkrok moves out of range.
Ulfsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarnkrok tries to break the clinch but Ulfsson is controlling the position.
Ulfsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jarnkrok is defending well.
Jarnkrok can't break the clinch.
Jarnkrok is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ulfsson has Jarnkrok pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkrok has had enough of the clinch but Ulfsson keeps him there for the moment.
Jarnkrok is trying to push Ulfsson away but Ulfsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jarnkrok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulfsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ulfsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jarnkrok goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulfsson prevents it.
Jarnkrok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jarnkrok is trying to break the clinch but Ulfsson is controlling him.
Ulfsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jarnkrok's efforts to push away.
Ulfsson slows down the pace here.
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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ulfsson breaks the clinch.
Jarnkrok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range.
Ulfsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarnkrok moves away.
Jarnkrok misses with a leg kick.
Jarnkrok connects with a body shot that sends Ulfsson's belly button to the back.
Ulfsson throws a head kick but Jarnkrok moves out of range.
Ulfsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarnkrok sprawls well. He's pushed Ulfsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson shoots in but Jarnkrok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joakim Jarnkrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ulfsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ulfsson.
Ulfsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jarnkrok circles away.
Jarnkrok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson lands a leg kick that knocks Jarnkrok off balance momentarily.
Jarnkrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Ulfsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarnkrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ulfsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulfsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarnkrok as he avoids it easily.
Ulfsson rushes Jarnkrok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jarnkrok wants to get back to striking at distance but Ulfsson won't allow it.
Ulfsson breaks the clinch.
Jab from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson slips a jab from Jarnkrok.
Jarnkrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarnkrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ulfsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarnkrok manages to avoid it.
Jarnkrok looks to land a combination. Ulfsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ulfsson scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Ulfsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jarnkrok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ulfsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ulfsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jarnkrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ulfsson sprawls well. Ulfsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarnkrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulfsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarnkrok throws a combination that misses
and Ulfsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ulfsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ulfsson stalling in the clinch.
Ulfsson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfsson manages to break the clinch.
Jarnkrok wants to land a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range.
Ulfsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Jarnkrok steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ulfsson can pounce on him.
Jarnkrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson scores with a hook to the body. Jarnkrok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarnkrok misses with a double jab.
Ulfsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jarnkrok rather than just go for the knockout.
Jarnkrok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ulfsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarnkrok tries to keep at a distance but Ulfsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ulfsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jarnkrok can't break the clinch.
Ulfsson stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson has Jarnkrok pressed against the cage, preventing Jarnkrok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ulfsson is stalling here.
Ulfsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ulfsson stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ulfsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ulfsson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Ulfsson.
Ulfsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ulfsson throws a body punch but Jarnkrok moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulfsson.
Ulfsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jarnkrok's guard.
Jarnkrok is wriggling around but Ulfsson manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarnkrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jarnkrok is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok wants to control but Ulfsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ulfsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jarnkrok trying to hold on to Ulfsson's head to control him but Ulfsson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulfsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ulfsson 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. This is the final round!
Ulfsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ulfsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jarnkrok throws a right hand that Ulfsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ulfsson also avoids with ease.
Ulfsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarnkrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ulfsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarnkrok.
Ulfsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jarnkrok counters with a series of strikes. Ulfsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Jarnkrok misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarnkrok is defended easily by Ulfsson.
Ulfsson misses with a hook
and Jarnkrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkrok throws a series of strikes that have Ulfsson backpedaling.
Ulfsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarnkrok moves away.
Ulfsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarnkrok. That did some damage!
Joakim Jarnkrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Ulfsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Joakim Jarnkrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ulfsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarnkrok is just out of range.
Jarnkrok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ulfsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarnkrok.
Jarnkrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ulfsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarnkrok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jarnkrok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ulfsson. Ulfsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ulfsson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jarnkrok tries to pull guard but Ulfsson won't allow it.
Ulfsson is pushing Jarnkrok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jarnkrok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulfsson keeps control of Jarnkrok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ulfsson is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Ulfsson.
Ulfsson shoots in and drives through. Jarnkrok sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok avoids the head kick by Ulfsson.
Jarnkrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarnkrok throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkrok throws a nice looking combination but Ulfsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarnkrok misses with a few strikes there.
Ulfsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Jarnkrok is wise to it.
Alexander Ulfsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulfsson throws a hook but Jarnkrok blocks it.
Jarnkrok has a takedown stuffed.
Ulfsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joakim Jarnkrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarnkrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ulfsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jarnkrok tries for a takedown but Ulfsson circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander Ulfsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulfsson throws a series of punches but Jarnkrok moves out of range.
Jarnkrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ulfsson lands with a good body shot.
Ulfsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jarnkrok tries to avoid it but Ulfsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jarnkrok to the ground. Jarnkrok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ulfsson. That's going to slow Jarnkrok down.
Ulfsson darts in looking for a takedown but Jarnkrok gets double underhooks and turns Ulfsson into the cage.
Ulfsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarnkrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Ulfsson.
Jarnkrok throws a right and a left that Ulfsson avoids nicely.
Ulfsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joakim Jarnkrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulfsson closes the distance and clinches up with Jarnkrok, looking for a takedown. Ulfsson pushes Jarnkrok against the cage but Jarnkrok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Joakim Jarnkrok.
I think Ulfsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ulfsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scottie McHaggardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scottie McHaggardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scottie McHaggardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHaggardy misses the shot to the body.
McHaggardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shipman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McHaggardy throws a body punch but Shipman moves out of range.
Shipman shoots in but no luck this time.
Shipman thows a left - swing and a miss!
McHaggardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McHaggardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shipman throws out the jab.
McHaggardy misses with a wild body shot.
And Shipman responds with a good body kick, but McHaggardy manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman fails to land the takedown.
Scottie McHaggardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman drives through with a takedown into McHaggardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHaggardy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shipman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shipman postures up and lands a big shot to McHaggardy's brow.
McHaggardy has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
McHaggardy working a defensive guard here.
Shipman looking to sit in guard and control but McHaggardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McHaggardy throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Shipman 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.
Shipman looking for a triangle here. McHaggardy is fighting it but it looks tight! Shipman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McHaggardy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harold Shipman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Beeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Velasquez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Beeee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeee looks to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Beeee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beeee. Beeee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velasquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mister Beeee has been cut.
Beeee is looking to clinch.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Beeee moves out of range.
Beeee moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beeee's elbow.
Beeee tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beeee being controlled against the cage.
Beeee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beeee throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to stall.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Beeee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velasquez.
Beeee closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.
Beeee tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beeee gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeee prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Beeee lands with a short shot to the head.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beeee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Velasquez stalls.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Beeee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beeee throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Beeee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Beeee moves out of range as Velasquez strikes.
Beeee tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beeee doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beeee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez throws a monster overhand right that drops Beeee! Velasquez follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Velasquez!
A relieved looking John Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone comes to the cage accompanied by "Diesel Blues" by Jim Johnston. Fletcher Leone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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300 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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fletcher Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
It looks like Fletcher Leone has been cut.
Leone looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nelson cracks Leone with an uppercut from hell and Leone crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nelson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson 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.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Leone is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson 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.
Leone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leone keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Leone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leone is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
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.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Leone blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson closes the distance but Leone moves to the side
and Leone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nelson and Leone goes tumbling to the canvas! Nelson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fletcher Leone's cut is getting worse.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leone defends it well.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leone is rocked!
Fletcher Leone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fletcher Leone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roger Nelson!
A victorious Roger Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fletcher Leone stepped up to the mic, saying 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose, you still in charge of your legacy!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Flee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhat Pomkai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
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26
138 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Flee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bhat Pomkai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomkai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flee.
Pomkai misses with an uppercut.
Flee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pomkai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pomkai walks into a left hand.
Flee throws a lazy uppercut
and Pomkai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pomkai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Pomkai misses.
As Pomkai backs away, Flee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pomkai throws a right hand that Flee ducks under and follows up with a left that Flee also avoids with ease.
Flee misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Flee.
Pomkai fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pomkai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pomkai misses with a hook. Flee ducked under it nicely.
Pomkai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Pomkai backs away, Flee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pomkai avoids the body shot from Flee.
Pomkai throws a counter combo.
Pomkai works over Flee's head and body with a nice combination.
Flee misses with a hook
and Pomkai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Flee there.
Pomkai misses with an uppercut. Flee saw that one coming.
Pomkai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flee lands an elbow inside that Pomkai shrugs off.
Flee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flee swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Pomkai counter with a right hand.
Pomkai checks a leg kick.
Pomkai avoids the head kick by Flee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Flee.
Flee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai ducks under a wild hook from Flee.
A slow jab from Pomkai misses its intended target.
Flee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Flee misses with a kick to the body
and Pomkai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pomkai throws a looping overhand right but Flee ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flee.
Pomkai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pomkai blocks a head kick by Flee.
Pomkai throws a hook to the side of Flee's head but Flee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flee throws a sloppy head kick and Pomkai moves out of range easily.
Pomkai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Pomkai.
Flee tried to counter with a leg kick but Pomkai avoided it.
Flee throws an overhand right that lands on Pomkai's shoulder, as Pomkai tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Pomkai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flee misses with a lunging right hand
and Pomkai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flee throws a leg kick but Pomkai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Flee tenderised Pomkai's leg. Pomkai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pomkai moves into range and clinches up with Flee.
Pomkai has Flee pressed against the cage, preventing Flee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pomkai.
Flee misses with an elbow over the top.
Pomkai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pomkai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flee blocks it with crossed arms.
Pomkai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flee is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flee looking to throw knees to the head but Pomkai is blocking nicely.
Pomkai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flee up against the cage.
Pomkai crunches a lovely knee into Flee's ribcage.
Flee missing with knees to the body.
Flee trying to land knees to the body.
Flee effectively controlling the action here.
Flee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pomkai avoids the damage to the body.
Flee breaks from the clinch.
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 Bruce Flee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pomkai loads up on a big right hand but Flee slips the punch.
Flee tried to counter with a leg kick but Pomkai avoided it.
Pomkai moves away from the strike by Flee.
Flee lunges at Pomkai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pomkai's hand.
Pomkai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flee.
Pomkai cracks Flee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Pomkai as he connects with a hook.
Pomkai throws a hook but Flee avoids it easily.
Flee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pomkai.
A big right from Flee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pomkai manages to avoid it.
Pomkai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pomkai blocks the body kick.
Flee ducks right into an uppercut from Pomkai.
Flee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pomkai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pomkai counters with a nice uppercut.
Pomkai with a jab.
Pomkai misses with a straight left.
Bhat Pomkai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pomkai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flee throws a wild body kick that Pomkai sees coming a mile off.
Pomkai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruce Flee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pomkai.
Flee cracks Pomkai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pomkai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flee looks for the body kick but Pomkai saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flee.
Pomkai ducks under a wild hook from Flee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flee misses with a kick to the body
and Flee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pomkai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pomkai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bruce Flee is winning the standup battle so far.
Flee just misses with a punch to the body.
Flee misses with a body kick.
Flee blocks a jab.
Flee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Flee does it's job there.
Flee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pomkai. That did some damage!
Flee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pomkai lands with a hook. Flee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pomkai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flee lunges at Pomkai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pomkai's hand.
A head kick misses from Flee.
Pomkai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flee misses with a shot to the body
and Pomkai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pomkai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flee tries a head kick but it misses.
Pomkai misses with a looping right.
Flee slips under a jab.
Pomkai misses with a looping right.
Flee misses with an uppercut. Pomkai saw that one coming.
Pomkai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flee.
Pomkai lands a jab to the head.
Flee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pomkai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pomkai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pomkai misses with an uppercut. Flee saw that one coming.
Pomkai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pomkai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flee misses with a looping right.
Pomkai slips a jab from Flee.
A big left from Pomkai misses.
Flee scores with the left hand. Pomkai knows he should have avoided that one.
Pomkai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flee.
Flee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Bruce Flee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Flee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pomkai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Flee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Flee misses.
It seemed like Pomkai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flee misses with a right hand
and Pomkai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flee moves out of range of the strikes.
Flee looks to score with a jab to the body but Pomkai is just out of range.
Pomkai throws a shot from downtown. Flee moves away and avoids it.
Flee just misses with a punch to the body.
Pomkai 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.
Pomkai throws a shot from downtown. Flee moves away and avoids it.
Pomkai tries to clinch but Flee is having none of it.
Flee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Flee misses the target.
Pomkai throws out a counter right but Flee avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flee gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Pomkai counter with a right hand.
Flee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pomkai just manages to avoid it.
Pomkai looks to land a right hand but Flee moved out of range.
Flee throws a push kick but Pomkai slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flee slips a jab and a cross from Pomkai.
Flee tried to counter with a leg kick but Pomkai avoided it.
Flee swings widly with a right hand
and Pomkai counters with a straight right hand.
Pomkai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flee sizes up Pomkai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pomkai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pomkai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pomkai throws a counter combo.
Flee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pomkai counters with a nice uppercut.
Pomkai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pomkai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flee swings widly with a right hand
and Pomkai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai throws an overhand right that lands on Flee's shoulder, as Flee tries to avoid the shot.
Flee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pomkai is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pomkai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flee throws a solid leg kick but Pomkai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flee.
Pomkai throws a shot from downtown. Flee moves away and avoids it.
Flee throws a chopping leg kick but Pomkai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pomkai throws out a counter right but Flee avoids it with no problem.
Flee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pomkai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flee circles away quickly and effectively.
Pomkai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Pomkai misses.
Pomkai misses the jab.
Flee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flee throws an overhand right that lands on Pomkai's shoulder, as Pomkai tries to avoid the shot.
Pomkai lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai's corner calls for a 1-2. Pomkai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pomkai ducks under a wild hook from Flee.
Flee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pomkai counters with a nice uppercut.
Pomkai misses with a few strikes there.
Flee misses with an uppercut. Pomkai saw that one coming.
Pomkai misses with a straight left.
Flee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pomkai if he has to take too many more of those.
Pomkai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Flee.
Pomkai works over Flee's head and body with a nice combination.
Flee blocks a jab.
Flee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pomkai.
No joy there for Pomkai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pomkai moves in looking to clinch but Flee pushes him off.
Pomkai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flee throws a leg kick but Pomkai moved away.
Flee loads up on a big right hand but Pomkai slips the punch.
Flee looks for the body kick but Pomkai saw that one coming.
Pomkai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pomkai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Pomkai. Those never looked like landing.
Flee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pomkai just manages to avoid it.
Flee throws a hook but Pomkai avoids it easily.
Flee looks to land a left hand but Pomkai moved out of range nicely.
Flee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhat Pomkai really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pomkai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flee. Flee obviously looking to wear him down.
Flee scores with a nice head shot.
Pomkai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flee misses with a kick to the body.
Pomkai is looking for the big counter here.
Flee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flee throws an overhand right that lands on Pomkai's shoulder, as Pomkai tries to avoid the shot.
Flee throws the kick towards the body but Pomkai avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pomkai moves out of range of the body kick.
Pomkai rushes Flee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pomkai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pomkai avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pomkai.
Flee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pomkai avoids it.
Pomkai controlling the action here for a moment.
Pomkai landing knees to the head.
Pomkai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Flee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flee stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai has Flee pressed against the cage, preventing Flee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pomkai tries to stall but Flee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pomkai managing to block the knees to the body from Flee.
Pomkai blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Flee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pomkai avoids the elbow strike from Flee, against the cage.
Flee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pomkai is defending well for now.
Pomkai crunches a lovely knee into Flee's ribcage.
Flee missing with knees to the body.
Flee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pomkai avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai crunches a lovely knee into Flee's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pomkai as Flee tries to tie him up.
Pomkai avoiding damage as Flee throws knees to the body.
Pomkai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pomkai avoids the damage to the body.
Flee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pomkai avoids it.
Bhat Pomkai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pomkai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pomkai missing with knees to the body.
Flee tries to stall but Pomkai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pomkai stalls.
Flee trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pomkai moves into range and clinches up with Flee.
Flee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pomkai leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flee missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Flee had his way with Bhat Pomkai in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flee defending well as Pomkai loads up on a big left hand.
Flee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pomkai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flee lands a body shot.
Flee connects with a leg kick. Pomkai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pomkai checks a low kick from Flee.
Flee misses with a low kick.
Flee throws a wild body kick that Pomkai sees coming a mile off.
Pomkai throws a counter combo.
Flee misses with a leg kick
and Pomkai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flee tries a low kick but Pomkai avoids it.
Flee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pomkai's sensitive parts.
Flee throws a jab when Pomkai was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Pomkai.
Flee misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomkai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flee.
Flee misses with an uppercut
letting Pomkai counter with a right hand.
Flee throws a lazy uppercut
and Pomkai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flee throws a leg kick
and Pomkai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flee slips a straight right by Pomkai.
Pomkai instigates a clinch.
Flee stalling in the clinch but Pomkai improves position.
Flee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flee avoiding damage as Pomkai throws knees to the body.
Flee stalling against the cage.
Flee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flee is trying to maintain a safe position but Pomkai gets an underhook and turns Flee into the cage.
Flee wants to stall.
Pomkai avoiding damage as Flee throws knees to the body.
Pomkai is looking to control Flee's arms but Flee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pomkai has his back to the cage.
Bruce Flee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for Flee to work.
Pomkai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pomkai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai controlling the action here for a moment.
Pomkai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bhat Pomkai.
Flee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pomkai slips under a jab from Flee.
Flee fakes the leg kick and cracks Pomkai in the body.
A big right from Flee misses.
Flee throws a body kick that misses
and Pomkai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pomkai throws a nice looking combination but Flee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Flee.
Bhat Pomkai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flee throws a lazy body kick
and Pomkai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pomkai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Flee throws a leg kick but Pomkai moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pomkai throws a series of punches but Flee moves out of range.
Pomkai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bhat Pomkai.
I think Flee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruce Flee!
Bruce Flee is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Bruce Flee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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245 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Cinotti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cinotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Cinotti moves out of range easily.
McKenna lands a body shot.
McKenna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenna as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing.
McKenna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cinotti doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKenna scores with a nice strike.
McKenna thumps Cinotti with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna throws a push kick but Cinotti slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from McKenna.
McKenna lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKenna lands a nice hook to Cinotti's body. Cinotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cinotti looks winded!
McKenna throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKenna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cinotti. Cinotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKenna dips to his left and cracks Cinotti with an uppercut!
McKenna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKenna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McKenna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cinotti's calf.
McKenna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands a big head kick that sends Cinotti tumbling to the mat! McKenna takes a step backwards and waves Cinotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cinotti is rocked!
Cinotti gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McKenna gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Ghetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angle Kurtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kurtis's choice of entrance music: Savages by Theory of a Deadman. Angle Kurtis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Ghetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angle Kurtis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Angle Kurtis has been cut.
Ghetta lands a jab to the nose.
Kurtis misses with a takedown attempt - Ghetta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetta misses the target.
Kurtis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghetta but Ghetta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghetta is looking to counter punch.
Kurtis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghetta as he avoids it easily.
Ciro Ghetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angle Kurtis.
Ghetta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtis doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Ghetta. Beautiful body shot.
Ghetta lands a head shot.
Ghetta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghetta with a nice cross.
Ghetta works Kurtis's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ghetta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtis.
Kurtis looks winded!
Kurtis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghetta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghetta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghetta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice cross by Ghetta.
Kurtis takes one on the button.
Kurtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ciro Ghetta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurtis. Kurtis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghetta finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurtis's head.
Ghetta connects with a single shot there.
Ghetta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurtis's head.
Kurtis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ghetta cracks Kurtis with an open hand slap.
Ghetta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurtis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghetta pinned against the cage. Ghetta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ghetta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetta's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghetta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghetta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ghetta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurtis. Kurtis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghetta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghetta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Angle Kurtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghetta tries to avoid it but Kurtis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghetta to the ground. Ghetta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ghetta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurtis's hands.
Kurtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurtis is rocked!
Ghetta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghetta finish him?
Ghetta pounces like a tiger and cracks Kurtis with a vicious hook! Kurtis is down but not out! Ghetta follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ciro Ghetta!
Angle Kurtis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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