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MMAHelsinki - 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bluza Sportowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Talbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson Talbot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bluza Sportowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Talbot!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sportowa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sportowa tries to clinch up but Talbot circles away and keeps his distance.
Talbot throws a one two combo.
Talbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talbot tries to bum rush Sportowa with a series of wild strikes but Sportowa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Talbot. Those never looked like landing.
Sportowa throws a quick counter head kick but Talbot was just out of range.
Sportowa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Sportowa to work.
Talbot is looking to break free of the clinch but Sportowa has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbot tries to break the clinch but Sportowa is controlling the position.
Sportowa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sportowa is pushing Talbot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sportowa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talbot up against the cage.
Sportowa has Talbot pushed against the cage.
Talbot is trying to break free.
Sportowa has Talbot pushed against the cage.
Sportowa misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sportowa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Sportowa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sportowa.
Sportowa misses with a punch to the body.
Sportowa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bluza Sportowa.
Talbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talbot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sportowa blocks a head kick by Talbot.
Sportowa has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sportowa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Talbot is trying to force a seperation but Sportowa has the dominant position.
Sportowa controlling the action here for a moment.
Sportowa stalls.
Sportowa tries to land a knee to the head but Talbot blocks with his arms.
Talbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sportowa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talbot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sportowa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sportowa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sportowa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talbot takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sportowa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sportowa stalls.
Sportowa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbot managing to block the knees to the body from Sportowa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bluza Sportowa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Talbot misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Talbot.
Sportowa forces Talbot back against the cage and clinches.
Sportowa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talbot up against the cage.
Sportowa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talbot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sportowa slowing the pace effectively.
Sportowa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Talbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sportowa stalls.
Sportowa with a knee to the head.
Talbot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talbot is trying to break free.
Sportowa throws a head punch that misses.
Sportowa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bluza Sportowa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Talbot avoiding damage as Sportowa throws knees to the body.
Sportowa has Talbot pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bluza Sportowa.
Sportowa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sportowa tries to clinch but fails miserably
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Talbot counters with a one-two to the body.
Talbot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sportowa tries to clinch up.
Sportowa wants to clinch up but Talbot keeps it at a distance.
Talbot scores with a jab to the body.
Talbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bluza Sportowa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sportowa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sportowa dodges the punch combination from Talbot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbot throws a right hand that Sportowa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sportowa also avoids with ease.
Talbot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbot fails to land with a series of punches.
As Talbot looks to move away, Sportowa throws a big counter combo but Talbot just gets out of the way.
Sportowa tries to clinch but Talbot is having none of it.
Sportowa wants to clinch up but Talbot keeps it at a distance.
Talbot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Talbot throws a nice looking combination but Sportowa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talbot fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Sportowa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jefferson Talbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talbot is looking for the big counter here.
Sportowa tries to clinch but Talbot moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sportowa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sportowa tries to throw a body punch but Talbot avoids it by throwing Sportowa back against the cage.
Talbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sportowa scores with a shot to the side of Talbot's head.
Talbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sportowa trying to control the position but instead, Talbot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sportowa into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sportowa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talbot up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Talbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sportowa has Talbot up against the cage in a clinch.
Sportowa lands a nice knee to the body.
Sportowa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sportowa leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bluza Sportowa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sportowa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sportowa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbot is looking for the big counter here.
Talbot misses with a double jab.
Sportowa tries to clinch but Talbot is having none of it.
Talbot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sportowa counters with a series of strikes. Talbot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Talbot swinging wildly here.
Talbot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sportowa at a distance.
Talbot misses with a two punch combination.
Talbot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSportowa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sportowa checks a leg kick.
Sportowa doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbot circles away.
Jefferson Talbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sportowa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbot lands with a nice combination. Sportowa backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sportowa moves out of range of the body kick.
Sportowa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sportowa tries to clinch but Talbot moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Talbot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sportowa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talbot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sportowa is out of range.
Sportowa tries to clinch there but Talbot circles away.
Talbot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sportowa checks a leg kick.
Talbot misses with a head kick.
Sportowa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Talbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sportowa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbot throws a right and a left that Sportowa avoids nicely.
Talbot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Talbot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sportowa wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbot looks to land a combination but Sportowa avoids it well.
Sportowa doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbot circles away.
Sportowa avoids the head kick by Talbot.
Sportowa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sportowa moves in looking to clinch but Talbot pushes him off.
Talbot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talbot swats away the attempt to clinch by Sportowa.
Sportowa moves to clinch but Talbot breaks away
and Talbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sportowa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Talbot keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Talbot misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sportowa.
Sportowa tries to clinch but Talbot moves out of range.
Talbot keeps the fight on the outside.
Sportowa doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbot circles away.
Sportowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Talbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sportowa dodges the punch combination from Talbot.
Sportowa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sportowa fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Sportowa backs off Talbot throws a huge counter combo but Sportowa manages to avoid it all.
Talbot keeps the fight on the outside.
Talbot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Talbot misses with a few strikes there.
Sportowa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sportowa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Talbot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sportowa tries to clinch there but Talbot circles away.
Talbot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Talbot duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sportowa moves in looking to clinch but Talbot pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Talbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Talbot 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Talbot!
Jefferson Talbot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Luigi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Mario Luigi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Luigi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luigi wants to clinch.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luigi wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Luigi tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Luigi.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Luigi.
Luigi tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luigi moves away.
Luigi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luigi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt takes a swing at Luigi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a jab when Luigi was well out of range.
Luigi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt gets a clinch.
Luigi prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Luigi controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Luigi.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Luigi moves away and avoids it.
Luigi moves into the clinch.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luigi with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luigi.
Mario Luigi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luigi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luigi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luigi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Luigi moved out of range.
Luigi is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Luigi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luigi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luigi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Luigi wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Luigi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luigi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Luigi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Luigi.
Luigi moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Luigi wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luigi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luigi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luigi blocks a jab.
Luigi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Luigi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Luigi tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Luigi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luigi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luigi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Luigi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luigi throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Luigi connects with an inside leg kick.
Luigi tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Luigi ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Luigi avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Luigi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luigi misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luigi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luigi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Luigi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt checks a low kick from Luigi.
Luigi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Luigi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Luigi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luigi tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luigi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luigi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luigi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luigi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt tries to bum rush Luigi with a series of wild strikes but Luigi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luigi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luigi.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Luigi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luigi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luigi misses with a low kick.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Luigi rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luigi connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Luigi letting Hunt take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hunt.
Luigi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Luigi.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt is working Luigi over against the cage.
Luigi looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Luigi breaks the clinch.
Luigi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luigi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luigi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Luigi's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luigi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Luigi closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Luigi's head.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Luigi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Luigi backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but Luigi manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Luigi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luigi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luigi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luigi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luigi is rocked!
Pave Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luigi moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Oh Luigi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luigi thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a good low kick that Luigi was not able to check.
Hunt grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Luigi takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hunt cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pave Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olav Haakonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma Joukahainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olav Haakonsson's chin.
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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22
283 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olav Haakonsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Joukahainen as Haakonsson shoots in.
Joukahainen attempts a counter takedown but Haakonsson avoids it well and moves away.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haakonsson manages to avoid it.
Haakonsson shoots in for a takedown but Joukahainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haakonsson has his takedown stuffed
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olav Haakonsson.
Haakonsson goes for a double leg but Joukahainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joukahainen continues to drive forward.
No luck for Haakonsson with that takedown attempt.
Haakonsson avoids the body shot from Joukahainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Joukahainen scores with a nice head shot.
Haakonsson needs to keep his hands up - Joukahainen had a free shot at his head there.
Haakonsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joukahainen but Joukahainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haakonssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Haakonsson ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen catches Haakonsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haakonsson looks for a takedown but Joukahainen sprawls well.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joukahainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haakonsson under the eye.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Haakonsson moves out of range.
Joukahainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haakonssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haakonsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joukahainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Haakonsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukahainen scores with punches from the back.
Joukahainen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Haakonsson is in real trouble here. Joukahainen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Haakonsson is tapping out! Joukahainen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorma Joukahainen!
The defeated Olav Haakonsson had this to say: 'I'm going to have to look at some tape and see where things went wrong. Congratulations to my competitor. This is just a minor setback for me because I plan on winning the title one day. I'll grow from this, you'll see.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Robert Baratheon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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308 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon scores with a kick to the body.
Stahl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baratheon wants to improve his position but Stahl is controlling well.
Baratheon trying to control but Stahl postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl passes into side control, despite Baratheon's attempt to control the position.
Stahl tries for a kimura but Baratheon is defending well.
Baratheon is trying to control Stahl's posture but Stahl avoids it.
Stahl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baratheon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon trying to control but Stahl flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Baratheon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stahl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Dallara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filippo Dallara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallara throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson defending well as Dallara loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dallara under the eye.
Dallara has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Wilson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richard Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Dallara's body. Dallara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick but Dallara moves out of range.
Dallara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Richard Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Wilson.
Dallara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson sizes up Dallara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dallara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Burn in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Dallara moves out of range easily.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dallara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dallara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dallara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallara working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallara trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Dallara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dallara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dallara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Dallara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dallara.
Wilson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dallara dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dallara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dallara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dallara wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
Wilson prevents Dallara from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dallara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dallara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wilson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Dallara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dallara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Dallara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Dallara's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Dallara loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Dallara takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dallara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dallara counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dallara prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dallara walks into a left hand.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dallara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Wilson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallara dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dallara shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Dallara counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dallara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dallara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson clobbers Dallara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dallara should have avoided that one.
Dallara misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Dallara does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Dallara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richard Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallara throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Dallara shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Dallara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallara manages to avoid it.
Dallara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Dallara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dallara swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dallara on the side of the head.
Dallara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Dallara's body. Dallara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Dallara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
Dallara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson throws a body punch but Dallara moves out of range.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dallara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson checks a low kick from Dallara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dallara should have avoided that one.
Dallara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with a hook. Dallara ducked under it nicely.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dallara.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dallara.
Wilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dallara's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dallara needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Dallara as he checks the leg kick.
Dallara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Wilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dallara's head.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Dallara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dallara tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dallara's hands.
Dallara goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallara throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson clobbers Dallara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dallara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richard Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dallara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Dallara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Dallara avoids it.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallara.
Dallara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson cracks Dallara with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Dallara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dallara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson takes a swing at Dallara's ribcage but misses.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Filippo Dallara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallara checks a leg kick nicely.
Dallara misses the jab.
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!
Dallara throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Wilson!
Richard Wilson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Johannesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Savages by Theory of a Deadman. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ritchie Johannesburg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johannesburg moves out of range of the body kick.
Johannesburg drives through and clinches with Hunter against the cage.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Johannesburg won't allow it.
Johannesburg prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected.
Johannesburg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Hunter.
Johannesburg clinches up against the cage.
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johannesburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Hunter tries to circle away but Johannesburg has him pinned against the cage.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johannesburg is defending well for now.
Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johannesburg blocks an elbow strike.
Hunter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Johannesburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Johannesburg controls his hands.
Hunter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter tries to circle away but Johannesburg has him pinned against the cage.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but Johannesburg blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johannesburg.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg misses with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Johannesburg has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside.
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannesburg closes the distance and clinches.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Johannesburg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johannesburg takes the fight into the clinch.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johannesburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johannesburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunter cracks Johannesburg with a nice body shot.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter is trying to push Johannesburg away but Johannesburg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ritchie Johannesburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johannesburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Johannesburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Johannesburg won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johannesburg prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunter tries to circle away but Johannesburg has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Johannesburg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Johannesburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunter's face.
Hunter looking to throw knees to the head but Johannesburg is blocking nicely.
Hunter is trying to push Johannesburg away but Johannesburg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Johannesburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Johannesburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johannesburg walks into a left hand.
Johannesburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Johannesburg stalling in the clinch.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannesburg lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Johannesburg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Johannesburg avoids the damage to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Hunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Johannesburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Johannesburg keeps him there for the moment.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Johannesburg closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johannesburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg has Hunter pressed against the cage, preventing Hunter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter tries to break free but Johannesburg pushes him back against the cage.
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg is struggling to control the position.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg lands a nice elbow.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johannesburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter is trying to push Johannesburg away but Johannesburg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter wants to break free but Johannesburg has control.
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johannesburg.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johannesburg keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Johannesburg working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jeremy Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritchie Johannesburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johannesburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Johannesburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johannesburg 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Johannesburg!
Ritchie Johannesburg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Palmeri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
County moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmeri looking for a takedown.
County stalling.
Palmeri blocks an uppercut.
Palmeri misses with a punch to the body.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from County.
Palmeri being controlled against the cage.
Palmeri digs a right hand into County's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on County's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmeri manages to pull guard.
Palmeri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmeri wants to improve his position but instead County has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County prevents Palmeri from improving his position.
Palmeri gets full guard.
Palmeri wants to sweep here but County controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palmeri being controlled here, momentarily.
Palmeri wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmeri is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmeri controls County momentarily but County frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmeri throws a hook but County blocks it.
A slow jab from County misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by County's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
County tries to clinch but Palmeri is having none of it.
Palmeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but County manages to avoid it.
Palmeri throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Palmeri misses.
County tests Palmeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
County throws a big shot that misses.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmeri keeps the fight on the outside.
County throws a body shot but no joy.
County takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Palmeri blocks the low kick.
County walks into a left hand.
County dips to his left and cracks Palmeri with an uppercut!
County avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
County steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmeri.
Palmeri swats away the attempt to clinch by County.
A little jabbing left from Palmeri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
County cracks Palmeri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
County closes the distance and clinches.
County misses with a hook from the clinch.
County lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmeri tries a body shot but County blocks it.
County lands a left hand.
Palmeri is rocked!
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmeri is still on wobbly legs! Can County finish him?
County tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmeri seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmeri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
County stalling.
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 Joe County will probably get the nod.
That's time! County's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
County takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from County. Palmeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmeri needs to keep his hands up - County had a free shot at his head there.
Palmeri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankie Palmeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmeri throws a lazy right hand but County sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmeri swats away the attempt to clinch by County.
Palmeri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
County tries to clinch up but Palmeri circles away and keeps his distance.
County bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
County is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palmeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County slips under a jab.
Palmeri looks to land a right hand but County moved out of range.
Palmeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmeri misses with a straight right.
Palmeri just misses with a punch to the body.
County tries to counter by clinching up but Palmeri breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
County ducks under a wild hook from Palmeri.
County closes the distance and pushes Palmeri back into the cage.
Palmeri misses with some punches.
County's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Palmeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
County avoiding damage.
Palmeri has had enough of the clinch but County keeps him there for the moment.
County doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmeri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from County.
The referee calls for County to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Palmeri fails to land.
County cracks Palmeri with a nice body shot.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palmeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
County uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmeri.
County throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from County.
Palmeri gets tackled into the cage by County. County maintains the clinch.
Palmeri tries to break free but County pushes him back against the cage.
Palmeri stalling in the clinch but County improves position.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmeri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmeri backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palmeri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
County lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
County drops his shoulder and cracks Palmeri with a huge uppercut! Palmeri goes down! Can County finish him?
Palmeri looking to hit a scissor sweep but County is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
County engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palmeri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in County's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri postures up in County's guard and throws a big left but County blocks it.
Palmeri looking to sit in guard and control but County gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palmeri is trying to hold County in close to prevent damage but County has managed to pass into half guard.
Palmeri is looking for a sweep. County is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with County in particular looking to stall.
Palmeri is looking for a sweep. County is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palmeri moves into full guard.
Palmeri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but County has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County 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.
County on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
County displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmeri throws out the jab.
Palmeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
County moves away from the strike by Palmeri.
County tries to clinch up but Palmeri circles away and keeps his distance.
County pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmeri is out of range and County settles back down.
Palmeri throws a body punch but County moves out of range.
Palmeri takes a swing at County's ribcage but misses.
Palmeri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palmeri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County tries a head kick but it misses.
County has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmeri finds it's way round the side to connect with County's head.
Palmeri lands the left hand.
County tries to clinch but Palmeri moves out of range.
Palmeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmeri should have avoided that one.
County tries to clinch
and Palmeri counters with a right hand to the body.
County wants to clinch up but Palmeri keeps it at a distance.
County ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
County throws a good cross that connects.
Palmeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but County manages to avoid it.
County moves in looking to clinch but Palmeri pushes him off.
County throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmeri on the side of the head.
Palmeri throws a lazy right hand but County sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from County.
County tries to clinch up but Palmeri circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
County throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmeri with the counter takedown but County avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmeri looks to land a left hand but County moved out of range nicely.
Palmeri throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County misses with a hook
and Palmeri counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Palmeri misses its intended target.
County looks to land a left hand but Palmeri moved out of range nicely.
County with a jab.
County lands a jab.
County misses the jab.
Palmeri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palmeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
County swings widly with a right hand
and Palmeri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palmeri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmeri circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
County changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palmeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - County looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmeri misses with a wild combination.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
County scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palmeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but County manages to avoid it.
Palmeri throws a right and a left that County avoids nicely.
Palmeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by County.
County tries to land a leg kick but Palmeri saw it coming and moves away.
Palmeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
County moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmeri jabs at County's body.
County takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
County throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmeri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
County tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmeri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palmeri loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
County is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
County misses with an uppercut. Palmeri saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Palmeri.
Palmeri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmeri misses with a straight left.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Palmeri throws a shot from downtown. County moves away and avoids it.
Palmeri takes a swing at County's ribcage but misses.
County attempts a counter takedown but Palmeri avoids it well and moves away.
Palmeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Palmeri really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palmeri cracks County with a good jab.
Palmeri cracks County with an open hand slap.
County defending well as Palmeri loads up on a big left hand.
Palmeri looks to land a combination but County avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from County.
County lands a body shot.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Palmeri up against the cage.
Palmeri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. County seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Palmeri can turn it around.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palmeri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
County misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmeri is trying to break free.
County tries to work over Palmeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri tries to pull guard but County holds him up against the cage and eventually Palmeri drops back down to his feet.
County's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
County effectively controlling the action here.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmeri misses with a punch to the body.
Palmeri managing to block the knees to the body from County.
County goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmeri jumps guard but County stands there with Palmeri around his waist. Palmeri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
County misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmeri is trying to maintain a safe position but County gets an underhook and turns Palmeri into the cage.
County misses with a shot to the kidneys.
County stalling in the clinch.
Palmeri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by County after a bit of a struggle.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Palmeri.
Palmeri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but County is keeping busy.
County swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmeri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
County taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmeri has County pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. County manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri breaks the clinch.
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmeri, pushing him back against the cage.
Palmeri working hard to break the clinch.
County gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palmeri.
County is stalling here.
Palmeri can't break the clinch.
County works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
County scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from County.
County effectively controlling the action here.
County seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stalling in the clinch from County.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri tries to break free but County pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from County.
County lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palmeri.
Palmeri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Palmeri can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmeri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palmeri misses with the head strike.
County lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from County.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
County tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from County.
County stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County had his way with Frankie Palmeri in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
County closes the distance and clinches.
Palmeri swings wildly with an uppercut but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
County doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmeri leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Palmeri.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmeri stalling in the clinch but County improves position.
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
Palmeri missing with a left hand there. County was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
County moves into range and clinches up with Palmeri.
Palmeri working aggressively here.
County lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmeri backwards.
Palmeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmeri scores with a jab to the jaw.
County closes the distance and pushes Palmeri back into the cage.
County effectively controlling the action here.
County is struggling to control the position.
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmeri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
County misses with a few strikes there.
Palmeri circles away from the clinch attempt.
County tries to clinch but Palmeri is having none of it.
Palmeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmeri throws a right and a left that County avoids nicely.
County swinging wildly here.
A jab from Palmeri finds it's way through County's defenses.
County pushes Palmeri up against the cage in a clinch.
County goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmeri scores with a hook to the body.
County is looking to control Palmeri's arms but Palmeri gets an underhook and turns him. Now County has his back to the cage.
County blocking some punches.
Palmeri can't break the clinch.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmeri is stalling here.
Palmeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmeri blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
County effectively controlling the action here.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
Palmeri lunges at County with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by County's hand.
County moves to clinch but Palmeri breaks away
and Palmeri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
County displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmeri throws out the jab.
County is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
County tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmeri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
County lands a jab to the head.
County pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankie Palmeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
County pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Palmeri tries to counter it with a takedown but County pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frankie Palmeri.
I think County 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glossu Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glossu Rabban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Morueco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glossu Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morueco lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morueco. Rabban shrugs it off though.
Morueco lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rabban sprawling to the canvas. Morueco follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rabban hang on?
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Rabban is trying to stand.
Morueco seems to be looking for submissions.
Morueco is looking for a kimura but Rabban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morueco to get the leverage.
Morueco is thwarting Rabban's attempts to control the position.
Morueco 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. Morueco eventually gives up the hold.
Rabban regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Pro Pain Gym inform us that Rabban has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morueco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rabban has his foot on Morueco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morueco works his way back into a safe position though.
Morueco 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.
Rabban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morueco passes into half guard.
Morueco is working for a submission of some sort.
Morueco wants to take a breather but Rabban is having none of it.
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.
Morueco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morueco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rabban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morueco.
Rabban is in trouble now - Morueco has advanced to mount!
Rabban tries to hold on but Morueco postures up.
Morueco looking to secure an arm triangle but Rabban defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabban tries to hold on but Morueco postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morueco is working for a guillotine from mount but Rabban frees his head quite easily.
Rabban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rabban squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Morueco looking for a guillotine from mount but Rabban is having none of it.
Morueco looking to secure an arm triangle but Rabban defends it well.
Rabban tries to reverse the position but Morueco maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morueco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rabban is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morueco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rabban has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rabban!
Rabban landing with the ground and pound.
Morueco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rabban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rabban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rabban chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Morueco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glossu Rabban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rabban fails to land the takedown.
Morueco throws a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morueco.
Morueco pushes Rabban away with a front kick.
Morueco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morueco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Morueco cracks a nice hook into Rabban's ribs.
Morueco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Glossu Rabban's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morueco lands a nice shot that snaps Rabban's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco clinches.
A short right from Morueco on the inside.
Rabban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morueco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morueco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rabban is rocked!
Jorge Morueco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morueco has Rabban up against the cage in a clinch.
Morueco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morueco as Rabban tries to tie him up.
Morueco breaks the clinch.
Morueco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabban. That did some damage!
Morueco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rabban will feel that in the morning.
Morueco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morueco lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Morueco.
Morueco gets a clinch.
Morueco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morueco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Morueco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morueco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rabban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morueco cracks the inside of Rabban's front leg.
Rabban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morueco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabban blocks a head kick by Morueco.
Rabban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabban.
Rabban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morueco.
Morueco scores with a head kick. Rabban tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The cut above Glossu Rabban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morueco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rabban is still on wobbly legs! Can Morueco finish him?
Morueco circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rabban to the canvas! Rabban doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Morueco keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Morueco!
Jorge Morueco retains his light heavyweight title!
The defeated Glossu Rabban had this to say: 'Uff-Da'.
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