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helsinki Fighting League: 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ange Guerlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirek Zmrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ange Guerlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirek Zmrd!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zmrd tries a body shot but Guerlain blocks it.
Guerlain letting Zmrd take a breather here.
Guerlain blocks an uppercut.
Guerlain working aggressively here.
Zmrd breaks from the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Guerlain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerlain has Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerlain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerlain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zmrd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Guerlain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guerlain has managed to clinch.
Zmrd manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmrd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerlain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zmrd tries to clinch there but Guerlain circles away.
Guerlain throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Zmrd crashing down! Zmrd tries to stagger back to his feet but Guerlain just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Zmrd asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ange Guerlain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miilo Nurkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Old Firm Casuals - Better start running. Nurkkanen has chosen When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice as his entrance music. Nate Freeman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurkkanen shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurkkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to avoid it but Nurkkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freeman to the ground. Freeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freeman throws a hook but Nurkkanen avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurkkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurkkanen content to control rather than advance.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Nurkkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Nurkkanen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nurkkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Nurkkanen eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Nurkkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Nurkkanen dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Nurkkanen's head and hops out.
Freeman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurkkanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurkkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurkkanen trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurkkanen has his takedown stuffed
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Nurkkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman thuds his right hand into Nurkkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman drops Nurkkanen with a left and a right! Oh, Nurkkanen is hurt - Freeman dives into side control looking to finish!
Nurkkanen is rocked!
It looks like Miilo Nurkkanen 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!
Freeman decides to stand back up. Freeman steps back and let's Nurkkanen get back to his feet.
Nurkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nurkkanen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kozich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romario Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kozich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kozich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Romario Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kozich scores with a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Kozich is looking to pass into half guard but Gomez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomez is in guard.
Kozich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozich wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozich has wrist control.
Kozich looking to control.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kozich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kozich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich is breathing heavily.
Kozich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gomez.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Kozich misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Kozich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kozich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozich pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozich working hard to break the clinch.
Kozich tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozich drops back down to his feet.
Kozich can't break the clinch.
Kozich misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Gomez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kozich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kozich thows a leg kick but Gomez checks it
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozich shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozich moves to clinch but Gomez breaks away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez tries to counter with a clinch but Kozich shakes him off and moves away.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozich has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Kozich fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich misses with a combination
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich darts in trying to clinch
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kozich throws a big shot that misses.
As Kozich backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Kozich manages to avoid it all.
Jan Kozich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Kozich misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kozich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kozich closes the distance but Gomez moves to the side
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozich lands a jab-cross combination.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozich fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Kozich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozich has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan Kozich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romario Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romario Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romario Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romario Gomez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bentiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentiels comes to the cage accompanied by Savages by Theory of a Deadman. The key to victory for Jim Bentiels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 lbs
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179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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, Jim Bentiels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bentiels tries to clinch but Kasongo moves out of range.
Bentiels throws a series of punches but Kasongo avoids them all with ease.
Bentiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
A head kick from Bentiels lands but Kasongo takes it in his stride.
Kasongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bentiels tries to land a front kick but Kasongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasongo tried to score with a low kick but Bentiels checks it.
Bentiels moves in looking to clinch but Kasongo pushes him off.
Bentiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bentiels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bentiels closes the distance and pushes Kasongo back into the cage.
Bentiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bentiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kasongo is rocked!
Bentiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentiels finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but Kasongo blocks it.
Bentiels creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kasongo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bentiels.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bentiels!
Jim Bentiels made sure to mention his sponsor, Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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186 lbs
27 - 21 - 1 |
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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
31 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Soderberg blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Soderberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soderberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a nice head kick!
Soderberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jalkalukko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jalkalukko feinted with a counter takedown.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderberg fails to land the takedown.
Jalkalukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soderberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jalkalukko somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soderberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jalkalukko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soderberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soderberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soderberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jalkalukko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Jalkalukko dodges it nicely.
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jalkalukko sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jalkalukko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jalkalukko has hold of Soderberg's hands but Soderberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jalkalukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jalkalukko wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko is trying to control but Soderberg manages to pass to mount!
Jalkalukko is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalkalukko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jalkalukko is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soderberg.
Jalkalukko wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Jalkalukko is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jalkalukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soderberg working the head and body with strikes.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jalkalukko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jalkalukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jalkalukko is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalkalukko makes his way to full guard, as Soderberg worked for a kimura.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Jalkalukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jalkalukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderberg missing with a left hand there. Jalkalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soderberg throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko moved away.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko looks to land a combination but Soderberg avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Soderberg misses with a body shot.
As Soderberg looks to move away, Jalkalukko throws a big counter combo but Soderberg just gets out of the way.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Soderberg is pressing down on Jalkalukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jalkalukko is holding on for now.
Jalkalukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.
Soderberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jalkalukko tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg seems to be working for a kimura but Jalkalukko defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jalkalukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Rufus Soderberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soderberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soderberg misses with a head shot. Jalkalukko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Soderberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jalkalukko has control of Soderberg's left arm, preventing Soderberg from doing any damage.
Jalkalukko looking to control.
That's four 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.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jalkalukko is keeping the position for now.
Jalkalukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soderberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soderberg throws a hook to the side of Jalkalukko's head but Jalkalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Soderberg looks to move away, Jalkalukko throws a big counter combo but Soderberg just gets out of the way.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg working for a triangle but Jalkalukko defends it easily.
Jalkalukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is pulling down on Jalkalukko's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalkalukko, at least for the moment.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Jalkalukko controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jalkalukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soderberg has his foot on Jalkalukko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jalkalukko works his way back into a safe position though.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jalkalukko passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soderberg is in trouble now - Jalkalukko has advanced to mount!
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jalkalukko wants to control the action but instead Soderberg gets a body lock and reverses into Jalkalukko's guard! Nice work!
Soderberg works over Jalkalukko with some ground and pound from guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalkalukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soderberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jalkalukko's head.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soderberg working some strikes from top position.
Soderberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Soderberg postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soderberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Jalkalukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus Soderberg.
I think Soderberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rufus Soderberg!
An intense looking Rufus Soderberg took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Cousteau (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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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacques Cousteau!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cousteau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cousteau connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cousteau.
Cousteau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cousteau misses the shot to the body.
Cousteau closes the distance and pushes Amaral back into the cage.
I was talking to Amaral's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amaral tries to land knees in the clinch but Cousteau avoids the damage to the body.
Amaral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amaral misses with the head strike.
Cousteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amaral tries to stall but Cousteau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Amaral scores with a shot to the side of Cousteau's head.
Cousteau scores with a hook to the body.
Cousteau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amaral pushes Cousteau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cousteau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amaral with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cousteau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cousteau breaks from the clinch.
Cousteau misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Amaral misses the target.
Cousteau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cousteau.
Cousteau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amaral takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amaral throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cousteau's head.
Cousteau tries a head kick but it misses.
Cousteau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amaral is trying to defend but Cousteau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cousteau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cousteau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amaral is just riding it out for now. Cousteau eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Amaral is controlling Cousteau's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cousteau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amaral tries to kick Cousteau off but Cousteau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cousteau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amaral defending well though.
Cousteau is trying to control the action in half guard but Amaral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral is trying to stand back up but Cousteau is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amaral throws a sloppy head kick and Cousteau moves out of range easily.
Cousteau shoots in but no luck this time.
Amaral showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cousteau.
It looked like Amaral wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Cousteau.
Amaral throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amaral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cousteau throws an overhand right that lands on Amaral's shoulder, as Amaral tries to avoid the shot.
Cousteau avoids the head kick by Amaral.
Amaral misses with a head kick.
Amaral takes the fight into the clinch.
Amaral scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Cousteau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cousteau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cousteau.
Cousteau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amaral.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amaral. That's going to slow Cousteau down.
Amaral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amaral moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amaral lands a high kick!
Cousteau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cousteau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau.
Amaral connects with a crisp jab.
Amaral slaps away a takedown attempt from Cousteau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cousteau, as that shot connected.
Amaral throws a front kick aimed at Cousteau's knee but Cousteau avoids it well.
Cousteau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cousteau.
Cousteau swings for the body but Amaral moves out of range.
Cousteau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amaral checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amaral misses with a head kick.
Cousteau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amaral darts in and clinches Cousteau up against the cage.
Amaral blocking some punches.
Amaral misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaral misses with the head strike.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Cousteau.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Cousteau.
Amaral dodges an elbow strike from Cousteau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cousteau lands with a right to the head.
Amaral lands a right hand.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cousteau blocking some punches.
Cousteau misses with an elbow over the top.
Cousteau tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral scores with a shot to the side of Cousteau's head.
Amaral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cousteau can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Cousteau fails to land.
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cousteau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Amaral swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amaral misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cousteau throws a head punch that misses.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cousteau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amaral looking to stall.
Cousteau misses with a body punch.
Amaral misses with some punches.
Cousteau throws an elbow that misses.
Amaral misses with some punches.
Amaral blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau wants a takedown.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau.
Cousteau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cousteau throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Amaral is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cousteau scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cousteau as Amaral tries to tie him up.
Cousteau lands an elbow just above Amaral 's eye.
It looks like Rafael Amaral has been cut.
Amaral connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amaral's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amaral using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cousteau blocks an uppercut.
Cousteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cousteau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amaral's elbow.
A short right from Amaral on the inside.
Cousteau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cousteau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Cousteau misses with an elbow over the top.
Amaral fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cousteau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amaral backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral lands with a right to the head.
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
Cousteau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amaral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cousteau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amarals head.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cousteau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amaral avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amaral lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amaral scores with a shoulder strike.
Cousteau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cousteau blocks an uppercut.
Amaral missing with knees to the body.
Cousteau pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cousteau trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cousteau is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet but Cousteau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cousteau trying to control but Amaral is working from the bottom.
Cousteau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cousteau trying to control but Amaral is working from the bottom.
Cousteau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cousteau wants to pass the guard but Amaral is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Amaral will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Amaral's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Amaral looks to score with a jab to the body but Cousteau is just out of range.
Amaral blocks a head kick by Cousteau.
Amaral connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cousteau momentarily.
Amaral moves forwards but Cousteau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cousteau throws a shot to the body.
Cousteau scores with the left hand. Amaral knows he should have avoided that one.
Amaral misses with a straight right.
Amaral throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cousteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cousteau throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Amaral to counter with a crisp jab.
Amaral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cousteau.
Cousteau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amaral's corner calls for a 1-2. Amaral obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cousteau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacques Cousteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cousteau with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amaral throws a head kick but Cousteau moves out of range.
Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amaral.
Amaral motions for Cousteau to come forward. Amaral throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cousteau is defended easily by Amaral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral cracks Cousteau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cousteau tries to land a leg kick but Amaral saw it coming and moves away.
Amaral on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cousteau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amaral throws a jab when Cousteau was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Amaral.
Cousteau throws a hook to the side of Amaral's head but Amaral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cousteau throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Cousteau there.
Cousteau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cousteau trying to control from half guard but Amaral is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau trying to mount his opponent but Amaral defends it.
Cousteau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amaral has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacques Cousteau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amaral looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cousteau is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cousteau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amaral keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cousteau prevents Amaral from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cousteau blocks a head kick by Amaral.
Amaral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cousteau.
Cousteau moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
Cousteau struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaral controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amaral backwards.
Amaral takes a shot to the head.
Cousteau wants to take the fight to the mat but Amaral manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amaral tries to land knees in the clinch but Cousteau avoids the damage to the body.
Jacques Cousteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Amaral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cousteau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cousteau is working for takedown but Amaral is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Amaral blocks an elbow strike from Cousteau.
A right handed body shot lands from Cousteau.
A short uppercut from Cousteau.
Rafael Amaral has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cousteau works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cousteau postures up in Amaral's guard and throws a big left but Amaral blocks it.
Cousteau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cousteau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amaral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Cousteau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amaral 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Amaral!
Rafael Amaral seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Eriksson misses
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Eriksson is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Eriksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ragnarsson prevents it.
Eriksson pulls Ragnarsson into guard.
Ragnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson wants to stand and escape but instead Eriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnarsson seems keen to control Eriksson's posture.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarsson has his hands on Eriksson's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Eriksson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eriksson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Eriksson throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eriksson's guard. Nice move by Ragnarsson!
Eriksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to full guard but Eriksson has passed into side control.
Eriksson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ragnarsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Eriksson yanks on the arm and Ragnarsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Eriksson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Eriksson!
Rolf Eriksson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Darko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersson but Andersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersson's half guard.
Darko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Darko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darko prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darko moves nicely into side control.
Darko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersson tries to bench press Darko off him but Darko keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Darko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darko is working to tighten his grip on Andersson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Andersson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Darko is really squeezing tight and eventually Andersson passes out! Darko breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donnie Darko!
Donnie Darko retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
27 - 25 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusted swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusted rushes Fayden and presses him up against the cage.
Rusted lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Rusted blocking some punches.
Rusted is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fayden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden has Rusted pressed against the cage.
Rusted tries to land knees in the clinch but Fayden avoids the damage to the body.
Rusted lands an elbow inside that Fayden shrugs off.
It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted lands a damaging elbow.
Rusted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusted is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rusted tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rusted lands with a left to the head.
Fayden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rusted controls his hands.
Fayden has a couple of punches blocked by Rusted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted stalling.
Rusted misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rusted fails to land.
Rusted lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
Fayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusted cracks Fayden with a nice body shot.
Rusted blocking some punches.
Rusted holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fayden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden avoids a wild elbow strike from Rusted.
Rusted throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Rusted scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fayden prevents a body shot from Rusted.
Fayden has a couple of punches blocked by Rusted.
Rusted tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fayden avoids it.
Rusted is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fayden working aggressively here.
Rusted tries to work over Fayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Rusted.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Fayden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted avoids a wild elbow strike from Fayden.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fayden checks a low kick from Rusted.
Fayden takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Rusted as Fayden shoots in.
Rusted slips under a jab from Fayden.
The fighters circling - Fayden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rusted feints and then cracks Fayden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fayden down.
Rusted misses with a head kick.
Rusted turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Rusted tenderised Fayden's leg. Fayden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rusted bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rusted throws a head kick but Fayden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayden in the body.
Rusted waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fayden.
A good leg kick by Rusted.
Fayden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rusted slips a jab from Fayden.
That kick from Rusted tenderised Fayden's leg. Fayden is trying to keep his angry face on.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fayden enables Rusted to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fayden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fayden is trying to keep Rusted in close.
Rusted distracts Fayden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rusted wants to get up but he can't break Fayden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fayden trying to keep a closed guard but Rusted is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fayden being controlled here, momentarily.
Rusted wants to get up but he can't break Fayden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Rusted.
Fayden misses the shot to the body.
Rusted is looking to counter punch.
Rusted is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Fayden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rusted lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scores with a kick to the body.
Fayden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rusted connects with a body shot that sends Fayden's belly button to the back.
Fayden ducks under a wild hook from Rusted.
A countering left hand to the body from Fayden misses.
Rusted is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rusted, right into the meat.
Rusted does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fayden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Fayden sees coming a mile off.
Fayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rusted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Rusted - just one landing.
Fayden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rusted.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rusted.
We've been told by Rusted's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fayden missing with a left hand there. Rusted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Rusted.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fayden can do to turn this around?
Rusted throws a leg kick
and Fayden counters with a stiff right hand.
Fayden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rusted pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fayden unleashes a big counter combination but Rusted bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted just misses with a punch to the body.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rusted slips under a jab from Fayden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rusted takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fayden fails to land.
Rusted tries to land a knee to the head but Fayden blocks with his arms.
Fayden misses with the head strike.
Fayden throws a head punch that misses.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rusted is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusted throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden managing to block the knees to the body from Rusted.
Rusted missing with knees to the body.
Fayden tries to work over Rusted's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fayden.
A short right from Fayden on the inside.
Fayden tries to land a knee to the head but Rusted blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rusted leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusted blocks an uppercut.
Fayden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Rusted - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rusted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fayden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to work over Fayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusted stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fayden avoiding damage as Rusted throws knees to the body.
Rusted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fayden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rusted is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fayden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fayden managing to block the knees to the body from Rusted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rusted lands an elbow inside.
Rusted tries to work over Fayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jethro Rusted has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fayden can't find room to land a body shot as Rusted controls the action.
Fayden stalls.
Rusted landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rusted slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Fayden finds it's way through Rusted's defenses.
Rusted misses with an uppercut.
Fayden closes the distance and clinches up with Rusted, looking for a takedown. Fayden pushes Rusted against the cage but Rusted circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusted is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fayden moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Fayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayden checks a low kick from Rusted.
A little jabbing left from Fayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayden is just out of range.
Rusted scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted looks to land a combination but Fayden avoids it well.
Fayden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rusted tries a low kick but Fayden avoids it.
Fayden throws out a counter right but Rusted avoids it with no problem.
Jethro Rusted is winning the standup battle so far.
Rusted looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rusted fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fayden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Fayden sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Fayden as he checks the leg kick.
Fayden cracks Rusted with a good jab.
Rusted scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fayden checks a leg kick.
Rusted lands a really nice looking cross but Fayden seems unphased.
Rusted thuds his right hand into Fayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rusted throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rusted connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden misses with a hook. Rusted ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Rusted appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rusted scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayden is just out of range.
Fayden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Rusted.
Rusted lands with a good body shot.
Fayden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rusted.
Rusted lands with a nice body kick.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Fayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scores with a spinning back kick!
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Rusted.
Rusted throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayden darts in looking for a takedown but Rusted gets double underhooks and turns Fayden into the cage.
Fayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rusted.
Rusted tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fayden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rusted thuds his shin into the meat of Fayden's side.
Rusted goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rusted connects with a looping right hand.
Fayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fayden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusted throws a leg kick but Fayden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fayden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusted scores with the left hand. Fayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Rusted goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fayden missing with a left hand there. Rusted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fayden checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted had his way with Dack Fayden in that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fayden throws a jab but it's blocked by Rusted.
Rusted scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rusted tries to land a leg kick but Fayden saw it coming and moves away.
Fayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fayden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rusted manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Rusted as he connects with a hook.
Rusted throws a lazy right hand but Fayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Rusted finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fayden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rusted connects with a body shot.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rusted paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Rusted fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayden in the body.
Fayden shoots in but no luck this time.
Fayden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusted avoids it really well and circles away.
Fayden misses with a hook to the body
and Rusted counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusted shoots in looking for a takedown but Fayden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusted's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fayden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusted fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fayden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rusted. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Fayden blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rusted. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rusted.
Rusted throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fayden misses the target.
Rusted misses with a body shot
and Fayden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fayden throws a big shot that misses.
Rusted is looking to counter punch.
Fayden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rusted. Rusted obviously looking to wear him down.
Rusted misses with a leg kick.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted throws the kick towards the body but Fayden avoids it.
Rusted gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusted avoiding damage as Fayden throws knees to the body.
Rusted misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rusted lands with a light punch inside.
Rusted blocks an elbow strike.
Fayden tries a body shot but Rusted blocks it.
Rusted blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusted takes a shot to the head.
Rusted swings wildly with an uppercut but Fayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted blocks a body shot from Fayden.
Dack Fayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusted has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted retains his middleweight title!
Jethro Rusted decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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