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IFT20 - Troublesome PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Olle Matsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Ispa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Ispa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Olle Matsdottir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Ispa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa seems to be stalking Matsdottir here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Matsdottir drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iron Ispa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NewJack Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NewJack Warrior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Goku !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, NewJack Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Goku sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goku throws a right hand that Warrior ducks under and follows up with a left that Warrior also avoids with ease.
Goku misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Warrior.
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Goku .
Goku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goku dodges the punch combination from Warrior.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Goku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goku 's waist but Goku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Son Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NewJack Warrior.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goku .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior needs to keep his hands up - Goku had a free shot at his head there.
Goku swats away the attempt to clinch by Warrior.
Goku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NewJack Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt.
Goku throws an overhand right that lands on Warrior's shoulder, as Warrior tries to avoid the shot.
Goku looks to land a left hand but Warrior moved out of range nicely.
Warrior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goku avoids it really well and circles away.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goku throws a series of punches but Warrior moves out of range.
Goku fails to land the takedown.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Goku keeps it at a distance.
Goku throws a right and a left that Warrior avoids nicely.
Warrior moves out of range as Goku throws a body kick.
Warrior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goku looks to land a combination. Warrior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Goku as Warrior shoots in.
Warrior misses with a combination
letting Goku counter with a right hand.
Warrior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warrior looks gassed!
Warrior tries to clinch but Goku moves out of range.
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Goku .
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Goku .
Warrior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warrior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku misses with a double jab.
Goku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
Warrior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
Warrior wants to clinch
and Goku counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warrior did well to prevent Goku getting side control.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Goku is very close to passing his half guard.
Goku trying to work for an americana but Warrior has managed to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goku 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goku thows a big elbow that misses.
Warrior tries to strike from the bottom.
Warrior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warrior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warrior has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior stands up and waves to Goku to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior shoots and misses
and Goku counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior dives in and grabs Goku 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goku pushes down on Warrior's head and hops out.
Goku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goku misses with the combination.
Warrior slips a straight right by Goku .
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Warrior instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warrior tightens his grip and picks Goku up, before dumping him to the ground. Goku manages to land in guard.
Goku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goku is tightening it up a little... Warrior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warrior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warrior taps out! nice BJJ there by Goku !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Son Goku !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Bulex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa's entrance music is Extreme Ways. A fine choice. Bulex is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Niji by l'arc en ciel. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Bulex!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kiilopaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiilopaa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bulex could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kiilopaa has cracked it and Bulex is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kiilopaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pertti Kiilopaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joar Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amanda Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joar Skott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Final Countdown. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joar Skott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amanda Skott!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joar Skott throws a right and a left that Amanda Skott avoids nicely.
Joar Skott misses the shot to the body.
Amanda Skott moves in looking to clinch but Joar Skott pushes him off.
Amanda Skott drives through and clinches with Joar Skott against the cage.
Amanda Skott stalls.
Joar Skott tries to break free but Amanda Skott pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amanda Skott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joar Skott working hard to break the clinch.
Joar Skott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amanda Skott stalling the fight.
Amanda Skott keeps control of Joar Skott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amanda Skott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amanda Skott.
Joar Skott working hard to break the clinch.
Amanda Skott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joar Skott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amanda Skott tries to pull guard but Joar Skott holds him up against the cage and eventually Amanda Skott drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Amanda Skott.
Amanda Skott is trying to drag Joar Skott to the mat but Joar Skott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amanda Skott.
Joar Skott breaks the clinch.
Amanda Skott scoring well with a low kick there.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch there but Joar Skott circles away.
Joar Skott tries to clinch but Amanda Skott is having none of it.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch up but Joar Skott circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joar Skott scores with a one two! Amanda Skott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Amanda Skott wants to clinch.
Amanda Skott clinches up with Joar Skott and pushes him back against the cage.
Amanda Skott wants a takedown.
Amanda Skott using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amanda Skott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joar Skott is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amanda Skott misses with a knee strike.
Joar Skott wants to break free but Amanda Skott has control.
Joar Skott lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amanda Skott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joar Skott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joar Skott is trying to force a seperation but Amanda Skott has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joar Skott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amanda Skott tries to score a body lock takedown but Joar Skott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amanda Skott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Amanda Skott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amanda Skott prevents Joar Skott from breaking the clinch.
Amanda Skott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joar Skott's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Amanda Skott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Amanda Skott.
Amanda Skott jumps guard.
Amanda Skott is trying to control the position but Joar Skott postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amanda Skott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joar Skott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joar Skott trying to control the position from guard on top but Amanda Skott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amanda Skott wants to sweep here but Joar Skott controlling him for the moment.
Amanda Skott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joar Skott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amanda Skott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joar Skott swats away the attempt to clinch by Amanda Skott.
Joar Skott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joar Skott throws a series of punches but Amanda Skott avoids them all with ease.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch up but Joar Skott circles away and keeps his distance.
Joar Skott throws a looping overhand right but Amanda Skott ducks down to avoid it.
Amanda Skott tries for a takedown but Joar Skott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joar Skott fails to land with a series of punches.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch up but Joar Skott circles away and keeps his distance.
Joar Skott throws a right hand that Amanda Skott ducks under and follows up with a left that Amanda Skott also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amanda Skott.
A combination from Joar Skott does no damage.
Joar Skott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amanda Skott looks for the body kick but Joar Skott saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amanda Skott has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joar Skott is defended easily by Amanda Skott.
Joar Skott throws a series of punches but Amanda Skott avoids them all with ease.
Joar Skott is looking to clinch.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch but Joar Skott moves out of range.
Amanda Skott darts in and clinches Joar Skott up against the cage.
Joar Skott is trying to break the clinch but Amanda Skott is controlling him.
Amanda Skott has Joar Skott pressed against the cage, preventing Joar Skott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amanda Skott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joar Skott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joar Skott connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amanda Skott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amanda Skott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joar Skott's waist but Joar Skott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amanda Skott off to one side.
Joar Skott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joar Skott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Amanda Skott has been cut.
Joar Skott throws a series of punches but Amanda Skott moves out of range.
Amanda Skott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amanda Skott looks for a takedown but Joar Skott sprawls well.
Joar Skott keeps the fight on the outside.
Joar Skott keeps the fight on the outside.
Amanda Skott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joar Skott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joar Skott tries to buck Amanda Skott off but Amanda Skott is having none of it.
Amanda Skott working the strikes but Joar Skott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Amanda Skott is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Joar Skott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Joar Skott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Joar Skott gets to mount! Amanda Skott was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amanda Skott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amanda Skott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joar Skott controlling his opponent.
Joar Skott avoids the attempt from Amanda Skott to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amanda Skott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Amanda Skott tries to reverse the position but Joar Skott maintains control.
Amanda Skott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amanda Skott tries to get to full guard but Joar Skott has control of the leg.
Amanda Skott wants to control but Joar Skott is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joar Skott slows the pace down in half guard.
Amanda Skott tries to get to full guard but Joar Skott has control of the leg.
Amanda Skott trying to control from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Amanda Skott is not content to let Joar Skott control the position.
Amanda Skott is looking for a sweep. Joar Skott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Joar Skott throws a right hand that Amanda Skott ducks under and follows up with a left that Amanda Skott also avoids with ease.
Joar Skott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amanda Skott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joar Skott circles away.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amanda Skott.
Joar Skott lands with a nice combination. Amanda Skott backs away looking to recover.
Joar Skott throws a right and a left that Amanda Skott avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Amanda Skott. No joy for Joar Skott on that attempt.
Amanda Skott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joar Skott pinned against the cage. Joar Skott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amanda Skott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joar Skott slaps away a takedown attempt from Amanda Skott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joar Skott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amanda Skott's cut.
That's time! Joar Skott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Joar Skott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amanda Skott misses with a takedown attempt - Joar Skott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amanda Skott dives in and grabs Joar Skott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joar Skott pushes down on Amanda Skott's head and hops out.
Joar Skott misses with a wild combination.
Amanda Skott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joar Skott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amanda Skott is looking to reverse the position.
Joar Skott staying calm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joar Skott working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amanda Skott is trying to improve his position.
Joar Skott stands up and beckons Amanda Skott to his feet.
A combination from Joar Skott does no damage.
Joar Skott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amanda Skott moves in looking to clinch but Joar Skott pushes him off.
Amanda Skott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amanda Skott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Amanda Skott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joar Skott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amanda Skott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amanda Skott moves in looking to clinch but Joar Skott pushes him off.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch
letting Joar Skott counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amanda Skott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joar Skott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amanda Skott wants to clinch.
Amanda Skott tries to clinch but Joar Skott moves away
letting Joar Skott counter with a right hand.
Joar Skott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joar Skott throws a combination that misses
and Amanda Skott counters by clinching up.
Joar Skott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amanda Skott is trying to stall.
Amanda Skott takes a shot to the head.
Joar Skott misses with a punch on the inside.
Joar Skott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amanda Skott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amanda Skott tries for a takedown but Joar Skott manages to get underhooks.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amanda Skott.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joar Skott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joar Skott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joar Skott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joar Skott throws a jab but it's blocked by Amanda Skott.
Joar Skott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amanda Skott is looking to clinch.
Amanda Skott thows a body kick. Joar Skott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amanda Skott moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Amanda Skott.
Amanda Skott keeps control of Joar Skott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amanda Skott misses with a knee to the head.
Joar Skott wants to get back to striking at distance but Amanda Skott won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Joar Skott.
Amanda Skott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joar Skott's defenses.
Amanda Skott tries to land a knee to the head but Joar Skott blocks with his arms.
Amanda Skott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joar Skott's efforts to push away.
Amanda Skott prevents Joar Skott from breaking the clinch.
Amanda Skott connects with a knee to the head.
That's four 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.
Joar Skott stops a takedown attempt from Amanda Skott.
With the fighters up against the cage, Amanda Skott throws an elbow but misses.
Joar Skott wants a takedown.
Amanda Skott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amanda Skott tries to land a knee to the head but Joar Skott blocks with his arms.
Amanda Skott takes a shot to the head.
Amanda Skott misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Joar Skott.
Nice elbow from Amanda Skott.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joar Skott is trying to force a seperation but Amanda Skott has the dominant position.
Amanda Skott misses with a knee strike.
Joar Skott is working Amanda Skott over against the cage.
Amanda Skott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amanda Skott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joar Skott's efforts to push away.
Amanda Skott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amanda Skott keeps control of Joar Skott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amanda Skott lands a nice elbow.
Amanda Skott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Amanda Skott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Amanda Skott lands an elbow inside.
Joar Skott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joar Skott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Amanda Skott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joar Skott's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amanda Skott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joar Skott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joar Skott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Joar Skott!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Joar Skott!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Joar Skott!
Joar Skott wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Martikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Kaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Jaakko Martikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Kaiho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiho lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Jaakko Martikka has been cut.
Jaakko Martikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiho looks to land a right hand but Martikka moved out of range.
A big left from Kaiho misses.
Kaiho just misses with a punch to the body.
Martikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaiho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaiho leaves Martikka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaiho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaiho wants it to stay on the feet.
Martikka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martikka shoots in but Kaiho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Martikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martikka takes one to the side of the head.
Martikka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martikka is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaiho pushes Martikka up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Kaiho.
Kaiho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martikka or not.
Nice body punch from Kaiho.
Kaiho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martikka.
Good body shot from Kaiho.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaiho.
Martikka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Kaiho.
Kaiho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaiho scores with the left hand. Martikka knows he should have avoided that one.
Martikka tries to get into range but Kaiho steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Martikka! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kaiho scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyyrikki Kaiho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between igor samsonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubekka Chubbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chubekka Chubbi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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287 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, igor samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chubekka Chubbi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
samsonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Chubekka Chubbi has been cut.
A combination from samsonov does no damage.
Chubbi moves in looking to clinch but samsonov pushes him off.
A shot to de liver by samsonov. Beautiful body shot.
samsonov throws a nice head kick!
samsonov lands a left and a right that send Chubbi crashing to the mat, dazed. samsonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chubbi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
samsonov misses with a head kick.
Chubbi is still on wobbly legs! Can samsonov finish him?
Chubbi closes this distance looking for a takedown but samsonov circles away.
Chubbi tries to clinch up.
Chubbi seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping body kick lands there for samsonov.
samsonov lands a left and a right that send Chubbi crashing to the mat, dazed. samsonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
samsonov misses with the combination.
samsonov throws a head kick that misses.
Chubbi tries to clinch up.
Whack! samsonov lands a heavy head kick that drops Chubbi. The ref tackles samsonov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chubbi was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). igor samsonov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viltsu Toppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malig Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malig Puska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viltsu Toppinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malig Puska!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toppinen looks for a takedown but Puska sprawls well.
Puska is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toppinen's half guard.
Toppinen is looking for a sweep. Puska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toppinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toppinen has his hands on Puska's head, controlling the position.
Toppinen wants to control the position but Puska says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Puska wants to take a breather but Toppinen is having none of it.
Toppinen is trying to control but can't.
Puska is controlling the pace.
Puska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toppinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toppinen is looking for a sweep. Puska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puska wants to stand up but Toppinen is controlling the position.
Puska is looking to take a break and control but Toppinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Puska.
It looks like Viltsu Toppinen has been cut.
Puska throws a series of punches but Toppinen moves out of range.
Puska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puska lands with a big left! Toppinen is wobbled badly! Puska comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Toppinen to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malig Puska!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyce Greycie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greycie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Parang Tanga Lang. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hoyce Greycie enters the cage!
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235 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyce Greycie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greycie misses with a takedown attempt - Jake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake throws a left that rocks Greycie and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jake dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Greycie regain composure!
Greycie is rocked!
It looks like Hoyce Greycie has been cut.
Greycie looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jake has cracked Greycie with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jake lands another huge swinging hook and Greycie tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Greycie, before Jake can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Jake!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Do Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do Prado comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive by Stan Bush. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claudio Do Prado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Do Prado circles away quickly and effectively.
Do Prado throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Claudio Do Prado has been cut.
Do Prado is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Prado throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Do Prado sprawling to the canvas! Do Prado rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Overeem finish him?!
Do Prado is rocked!
Overeem dances in with a quick combination. Do Prado is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Overeem snaps Do Prado's head back. Do Prado stumbles backwards against the cage. Overeem steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Do Prado's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Do Prado just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cees Overeem!
Cees Overeem is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Korpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauno Korpi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Rauno Korpi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauri throws an overhand right that lands on Korpi's shoulder, as Korpi tries to avoid the shot.
Korpi tests Kauri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korpi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Korpi misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Korpi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korpi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Kauri shoots in and drives through. Korpi sprawls well.
Kauri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rauno Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kauri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kauri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kauri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Korpi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kauri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Korpi's guard now.
Kauri working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpi wants to get back to his feet but Kauri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kauri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kauri landing some decent shots from guard.
Korpi wants to stand and escape but Kauri is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri trying to control but Korpi is working from the bottom.
Kauri postures up in Korpi's guard and throws a big left but Korpi blocks it.
Kauri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korpi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kauri stops Korpi from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korpi throws a hook but Kauri avoids it easily.
Korpi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kauri ducks right into an uppercut from Korpi.
Korpi misses with a hook.
Kauri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Korpi scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Kauri with that takedown attempt.
Korpi misses with a double jab
and Kauri counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kauri avoids them all with ease.
Korpi drops his hands momentarily and Kauri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kauri throws a hook but Korpi avoids it easily.
Korpi looks to land a combination. Kauri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korpi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korpi cracks a nice hook into Kauri's ribs.
Kauri moves forwards but Korpi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Korpi avoids the body shot from Kauri.
Kauri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korpi.
Korpi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kauri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korpi.
Korpi misses with a shot to the body
and Kauri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauno Korpi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kauri counters with a left and a right that stings Korpi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Korpi. That snapped Kauri's head back.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kauri moves out of range.
No luck for Kauri with that takedown attempt.
Rauno Korpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kauri.
Korpi misses with a series of wild punches.
Korpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kauri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kauri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away.
Korpi throws a shot to the body.
Kauri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Korpi both land. Nice combination.
Korpi looks to land a right hand but Kauri moved out of range.
Korpi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korpi throws a hook but Kauri blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Korpi finds it's target.
Kauri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kauri counters with a stiff right hand.
Korpi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kauri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Korpi pushes Kauri off looking to stand but Kauri dives back in and keeps control.
Korpi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Korpi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kauri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korpi defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kauri trying to control the action but Korpi is working from the bottom.
Korpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauri.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Korpi scores with a nice head shot.
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 Rauno Korpi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Korpi throws a lazy right hand but Kauri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kauri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kauri showed some decent athleticism there.
Korpi is trying to stand back up but Kauri is controlling him
Kauri stalling away here and it's allowed Korpi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Korpi wants to stand up but Kauri is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kauri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kauri landing with the ground and pound.
Korpi wants to stand and escape but Kauri is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Korpi is looking to stand up but Kauri isn't so interested in that idea.
Korpi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korpi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kauri with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kauri fails to land with a series of punches.
Korpi takes a swing at Kauri's ribcage but misses.
Kauri throws a body punch but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kauri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korpi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kauri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kauri dodges the punch combination from Korpi.
Korpi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kauri moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korpi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Korpi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korpi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korpi misses with a series of wild punches.
Korpi looks to land a combination but Kauri avoids it well.
Kauri swings for the body but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi misses with a shot to the body
and Kauri counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Kauri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Korpi.
Kauri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kauri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kauri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kauri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Korpi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Korpi wants to stand and escape but Kauri is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kauri is in close to Korpi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kauri prevents Korpi from getting back to his feet.
Kauri trying to control but Korpi is working from the bottom.
Korpi wants to stand but Kauri is controlling the position.
Kauri throwing strikes from guard but Korpi blocks nicely.
Kauri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kauri shoots for a double leg takedown but Korpi sprawls well. He's pushed Kauri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korpi loads up on a big right hand but Kauri slips the punch.
Kauri thuds a left hand into Korpi's body.
Korpi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kauri backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kauri.
Korpi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kauri counters with a straight right hand.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kauri avoids them all with ease.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters with a straight right hand.
Rauno Korpi is winning the standup battle so far.
Korpi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kauri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Kauri slips a jab and a cross from Korpi.
Kauri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kauri moves out of range as Korpi strikes.
Kauri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korpi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kauri ducks under a wild hook from Korpi.
A big right from Kauri misses.
Kauri misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri 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!
Korpi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korpi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kauri is just out of range.
Korpi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kauri on the side of the head.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kauri counters with a single leg into guard. Korpi didn't expect that.
Korpi pushes Kauri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Korpi looks to land a left hand but Kauri moved out of range nicely.
Korpi misses with a double jab
and Kauri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korpi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Korpi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kauri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korpi wants to stand and escape but Kauri is having none of it.
Kauri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpi wants to stand up but Kauri is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kauri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri throws and elbow that misses. Korpi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kauri's guard. Nice move by Korpi!
Korpi tries to stand but Kauri is controlling from the bottom.
Kauri controls Korpi momentarily but Korpi frees himself.
Kauri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Korpi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kauri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korpi's guard.
Kauri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi keeping full guard, as Kauri tries to pass.
Korpi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kauri.
Kauri stops Korpi from standing up.
Korpi keeping moving, preventing Kauri from controlling successfully.
Korpi wants to stand up but Kauri is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kauri swings for the body but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi lands with a straight right. Kauri didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Korpi.
Good standup being displayed there by Kauri as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korpi as he avoids it easily.
Korpi misses with a combination
and Kauri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kauri counters with a stiff right hand.
Korpi misses with the combination.
Kauri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kauri.
Kauri throws a body punch but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi misses with a hook.
Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kauri to counter with a crisp jab.
Korpi throws out a loose jab but Kauri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Korpi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korpi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kauri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Korpi won't be happy with that.
Kauri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Korpi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kauri is putting a hurting on Korpi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kauri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kauri lands a decent elbow from side control.
Korpi tries to escape but Kauri is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korpi throws Kauri to one side and escapes!
Korpi throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
Korpi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kauri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Korpi throws a shot to the body.
Kauri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kauri.
Korpi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Korpi misses with a double jab
and Kauri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Korpi is trying to stand.
Kauri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kauri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korpi pushes Kauri off and gets back to his feet.
Korpi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kauri lands a two punch combo.
Korpi throws a right hand that Kauri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kauri also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kauri counters with a right hand to the body.
Kauri throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korpi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kauri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Korpi.
A jab from Korpi misses.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kauri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kauri stops Korpi from getting back to his feet.
Korpi is refusing to be controlled, as Kauri sits in half guard.
Kauri working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Korpi's thigh. Korpi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kauri distracts Korpi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korpi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kauri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Korpi moves out of range as Kauri strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rauno Korpi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kauri walks into a left hand.
Kauri throws a hook but Korpi avoids it easily.
Korpi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korpi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kauri is just out of range.
Kauri moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Korpi.
A punch lands to the side of Korpi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kauri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Korpi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kauri!
Kauri cracks a nice hook into Korpi's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Korpi.
Kauri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
Korpi looks to land a right hand but Kauri moved out of range.
Korpi lands the left hand.
Korpi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kauri misses with a looping left.
Korpi misses with a combination
and Korpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korpi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korpi misses with a few strikes there.
Kauri slips under a jab.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korpi works over Kauri's head and body with a nice combination.
Korpi throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
Korpi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korpi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kauri moves out of range.
Kauri thows a body shot but no joy.
Korpi throws a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Korpi. Beautiful body shot.
Korpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kauri.
Korpi misses with a double jab
and Kauri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korpi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kauri cracks a nice hook into Korpi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kauri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kauri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kauri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Korpi.
Kauri avoids the body shot from Korpi.
Kauri loads up on a big right hand but Korpi slips the punch.
Korpi misses with a straight left.
Korpi misses with a wild body shot.
Kauri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korpi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Kauri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korpi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauri slips under a jab.
Kauri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Korpi.
Korpi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korpi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kauri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Korpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Kauri.
Nice straight punches there by Korpi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korpi.
Korpi misses with a hook to the body
and Kauri counters with a one-two to the body.
Korpi throws an overhand right that lands on Kauri's shoulder, as Kauri tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Korpi misses
and Kauri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kauri. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korpi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kauri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korpi.
Korpi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Korpi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range.
Kauri misses with a looping right.
Korpi throws a lazy right hand but Kauri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Korpi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korpi misses with a double jab.
Korpi throws a hook but Kauri blocks it.
Kauri shoots in for a takedown but Korpi shows good takedown defense.
Kauri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korpi.
Korpi scores with a three punch combo!
Korpi works over Kauri's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. Korpi catches Kauri right on the button with a cross.
Korpi misses with a looping left.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters with a right hand to the body.
Kauri slips under a jab from Korpi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri looks to land a combination but Korpi avoids it well.
Korpi takes a swing at Kauri's ribcage but misses.
Kauri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korpi as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Korpi does no damage.
Kauri throws a series of punches but Korpi avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Korpi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korpi misses with an uppercut.
Kauri drops his hands momentarily and Korpi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Korpi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kauri throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
Korpi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Korpi blocks a jab.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kauri avoids them all with ease.
Kauri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korpi swivels and escapes.
Rauno Korpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kauri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kauri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kauri.
Kauri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Korpi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korpi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korpi misses with a wild body shot.
Kauri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kauri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Korpi's guard now.
Korpi pushes Kauri off and gets back to his feet.
Korpi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kauri to counter with a crisp jab.
Korpi throws a one two combo.
Korpi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi misses with a combination
and Kauri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korpi thinking.
Korpi throws a right hand that Kauri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kauri also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Korpi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kauri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Tommi Kauri!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tommi Kauri!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tommi Kauri!
Tommi Kauri wins by unanimous decision! Tommi Kauri retains his light heavyweight title!
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