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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande's entrance music is What are you waiting FOR!. A fine choice. Dale La Grande has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
143 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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155 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufmann 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.
Kaufmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaufmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaufmann stays in close to La Grande's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann with a nice head shot there.
Kaufmann pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann is trying to control. La Grande wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaufmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaufmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaufmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and La Grande defends it well.
It looks like Kaufmann is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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.
Kaufmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
La Grande pushes Kaufmann off looking to stand but Kaufmann dives back in and keeps control.
Kaufmann is trying to work for a kimura but La Grande is defending well.
La Grande looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann slips a nice elbow through La Grande's hands, connecting with La Grande's forehead.
La Grande pushes Kaufmann off looking to stand but Kaufmann dives back in and keeps control.
La Grande on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Grande tries to get out of the position.
La Grande keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
La Grande avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaufmann.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
La Grande shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. La Grande showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaufmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. La Grande is working away from the top position though.
Kaufmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Kaufmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
La Grande tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufmann is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Kaufmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
La Grande gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaufmann manages to get to full guard.
Kaufmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Grande haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaufmann has a closed guard, preventing La Grande from standing up.
Kaufmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Grande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kaufmann is tightening it up a little... La Grande has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! La Grande reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! La Grande taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kaufmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Kaufmann!
In defeat, Dale La Grande stepped up to the mic, saying 'Life's a BITCH!!!I mean a Beach...ohh and I will be back for the Title!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darek Prezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Schneibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darek Prezes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Good kicks
Very confident |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darek Prezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Parker Schneibal!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prezes clinches up with Schneibal and pushes him back against the cage.
Schneibal jumps into guard, dragging Prezes to the mat.
Prezes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schneibal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prezes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schneibal wants to get back to his feet but Prezes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneibal looking for subs off his back but Prezes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Prezes wants to control but Schneibal is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneibal is looking for a sweep. Prezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schneibal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prezes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prezes wants to take a breather but Schneibal is having none of it.
Schneibal throws a strike from the bottom but Prezes passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prezes is putting a hurting on Schneibal here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Schneibal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Prezes stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schneibal is trying to control Prezes's posture but Prezes avoids it.
Prezes trying to control the position but Schneibal is working away.
Prezes wants to stand but Schneibal has his arm trapped.
Schneibal is trying to work for a sweep but Prezes has mounted him!
Schneibal is working to get back to half guard.
Prezes unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneibal is trying to reverse the position but instead Prezes has taken his back - oops!
Prezes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schneibal is defending well though. Prezes let's go of the attempt for now.
Prezes tightening his grip on Schneibal, looking for the choke.
Prezes is punishing Schneibal with strikes - can he finish him?!
Schneibal tries to roll but Prezes sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneibal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schneibal is keeping busy.
Prezes controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prezes is trying to stick to Schneibal's back but Schneibal is turning into Prezes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Prezes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schneibal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Prezes dominated that round.
That's time! Prezes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schneibal looks to land a combination but Prezes avoids it well.
Schneibal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prezes, pushing him back against the cage.
Prezes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prezes fails to pull guard.
Schneibal has picked Prezes up - he's going for a ride! Schneibal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Schneibal wants to stand but Prezes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Schneibal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prezes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darek Prezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prezes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneibal wanted to stand there but Prezes had control of the position.
Prezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schneibal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schneibal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schneibal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schneibal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prezes is keeping the position for now.
Prezes wants to stand but Schneibal is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prezes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Prezes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schneibal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Prezes has Schneibal in his guard.
Prezes keeping full guard, as Schneibal tries to pass.
Schneibal wants to control from the top but Prezes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Prezes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prezes keeping moving, preventing Schneibal from controlling successfully.
Prezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schneibal defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prezes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schneibal.
Schneibal gets the takedown into side control.
Schneibal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schneibal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Prezes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schneibal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Schneibal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schneibal wants to clinch.
Prezes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prezes takes the fight into the clinch.
Prezes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schneibal after a bit of a struggle.
Schneibal controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prezes breaks from the clinch.
Schneibal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schneibal pushes Prezes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneibal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prezes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schneibal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schneibal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prezes is keeping the position for now.
Prezes looking for a sweep. Not yet Prezes, not yet.
Prezes keeping moving, preventing Schneibal from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneibal stands and throws Prezes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schneibal tries to stand but Prezes is controlling his head.
Prezes gets back to half guard.
Prezes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prezes tries to get out of the position.
Schneibal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Prezes is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezes is squirming around, avoiding Schneibal's attempts to control the action.
Schneibal avoids the attempt from Prezes to control.
Prezes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prezes 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.
Prezes is pressing down on Schneibal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four 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.
Schneibal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schneibal throwing strikes from guard but Prezes blocks nicely.
Schneibal wants to control from the top but Prezes keeps moving.
Schneibal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Prezes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneibal wants to control from the top but Prezes keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schneibal tries to sprawl but Prezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Parker Schneibal.
I think Schneibal 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Schneibal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Tweedie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Saifutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedie comes to the cage accompanied by Snow Patrol - Chocolate. Emil Saifutdinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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27
266 lbs
0 - 3 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Tweedie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Saifutdinov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifutdinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saifutdinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tweedie throws a leg kick which misses Saifutdinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Saifutdinov tries to avoid it.
Saifutdinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tweedie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saifutdinov looks to clinch
and Tweedie counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Saifutdinov with that takedown attempt.
Tweedie thuds a left hand into Saifutdinov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saifutdinov looks to clinch
and Tweedie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saifutdinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tweedie counters with a stiff right hand.
Callum Tweedie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Saifutdinov.
Tweedie lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Emil Saifutdinov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saifutdinov walks into a stiff left hand from Tweedie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifutdinov walks into a left hand.
Tweedie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saifutdinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Saifutdinov looks winded!
Tweedie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saifutdinov to the ground. Tweedie is now in Saifutdinov's guard.
Tweedie 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.
Saifutdinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saifutdinov, not yet.
Tweedie postures up.
Tweedie content to stall in guard here.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position.
Tweedie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov wants to sweep here but Tweedie controlling him for the moment.
Tweedie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saifutdinov is defended easily by Tweedie.
Saifutdinov fails with the takedown
and Tweedie counters with a nice body shot.
Tweedie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saifutdinov will feel that in the morning.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tweedie.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saifutdinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saifutdinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Tweedie dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tweedie working the ground and pound.
Tweedie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Saifutdinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saifutdinov is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saifutdinov is looking to reverse the position.
Tweedie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Tweedie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saifutdinov with a poor takedown
and Tweedie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tweedie lands a slapping body shot.
Tweedie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saifutdinov closes the distance and clinches up with Tweedie, looking for a takedown. Saifutdinov pushes Tweedie against the cage but Tweedie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Tweedie tenderised Saifutdinov's leg. Saifutdinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tweedie throws a front kick that sends Saifutdinov stumbling back into the cage.
Tweedie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saifutdinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tweedie counters with a leg kick.
Callum Tweedie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Saifutdinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweedie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saifutdinov is breathing heavily.
Saifutdinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifutdinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tweedie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saifutdinov can do to turn this around?
Tweedie looking to score a takedown here. Saifutdinov is defending well but Tweedie drives through and ends up in Saifutdinov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifutdinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Tweedie passes Saifutdinov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tweedie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tweedie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saifutdinov wants to control but Tweedie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tweedie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saifutdinov wants to improve his position but Tweedie is controlling well.
Tweedie working the head and body with strikes.
Tweedie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tweedie is nestled in close to Saifutdinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saifutdinov to get to his feet.
Saifutdinov needs to keep his hands up - Tweedie had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Tweedie. Beautiful body shot.
Tweedie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tweedie scores with a three punch combo!
Tweedie scores with a shot to the body.
Tweedie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tweedie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saifutdinov's sensitive parts.
Tweedie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tweedie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tweedie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tweedie lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie pushing down on Saifutdinov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tweedie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tweedie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saifutdinov for as long as he can get away with.
Tweedie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saifutdinov!
Tweedie controlling his opponent.
Tweedie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saifutdinov hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Tweedie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
That's time! 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.
Saifutdinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tweedie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tweedie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Tweedie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Callum Tweedie is winning the standup battle so far.
Saifutdinov throws a lazy body kick
and Tweedie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saifutdinov throws a leg kick
and Tweedie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tweedie lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Saifutdinov goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Tweedie in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tweedie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saifutdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tweedie continues to stall.
Saifutdinov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedie controlling the position easily from mount.
Saifutdinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tweedie has a good base and remains in mount.
Tweedie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tweedie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tweedie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tweedie lands a nice shot to the head.
Tweedie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tweedie wants to finish this one by submission but Saifutdinov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tweedie.
Tweedie content just to control the position here.
Tweedie unloading with bombs!
Tweedie content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Saifutdinov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Tweedie!
Callum Tweedie very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipnchen Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Rzasa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipnchen Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rzasa sprawls well initially but Mueller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mueller is keen to just control but Rzasa is a slippery customer.
Mueller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rzasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mueller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rzasa is trying is best to control the position here.
Rzasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Rzasa trying to control here.
Rzasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mueller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mueller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rzasa keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rzasa controls his leg.
Rzasa looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mueller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rzasa tries to avoid it but Mueller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rzasa to the ground. Rzasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rzasa takes the fight into the clinch.
Rzasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rzasa is trying to trip Mueller. He has hold of a leg but Mueller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rzasa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mueller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mueller controls Rzasa momentarily but Rzasa frees himself.
Rzasa forces his way into half guard.
Mueller taking some punishment here, with Rzasa in his half guard.
Rzasa slips a nice elbow through Mueller's hands, connecting with Mueller's forehead.
Rzasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mueller tries to get to full guard but Rzasa has control of the leg.
Mueller trying to control but Rzasa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rzasa content to control rather than advance.
Rzasa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rzasa stays in close to Mueller's body and controls the position.
Rzasa passes Mueller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rzasa controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rzasa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rzasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mueller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mueller is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rzasa has Mueller up against the cage in a clinch.
Rzasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mueller drops his hands momentarily and Rzasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomasz Rzasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mueller throws a right and a left that Rzasa avoids nicely.
Rzasa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rzasa has managed to clinch.
Rzasa tries to work over Mueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rzasa has Mueller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mueller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mueller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rzasa is defending well for now.
Mueller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rzasa to keep the fight standing.
Rzasa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mueller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rzasa manages to mount him!
Rzasa landing punches.
Rzasa controlling the pace for now.
Mueller is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Rzasa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mueller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mueller and Rzasa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rzasa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mueller tries to buck Rzasa off but Rzasa is having none of it.
Rzasa working the ground and pound.
Mueller tries to escape but Rzasa is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mueller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rzasa laying and praying for a moment but Mueller takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rzasa slows the pace down in half guard.
Mueller tries to roll over but Rzasa keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller pushes Rzasa off looking to stand but Rzasa dives back in and keeps control.
Mueller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rzasa.
Mueller is looking for a sweep. Rzasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mueller manages to get to full guard.
Rzasa wants to stand but Mueller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rzasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Mueller is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rzasa darts in and clinches Mueller up against the cage.
Rzasa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mueller smiles and moves away.
Mueller slips a jab from Rzasa.
Rzasa drives through and clinches with Mueller against the cage.
Mueller can't break the clinch.
Mueller is pressed up against the cage. Rzasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mueller down to the mat. Mueller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Philipnchen Mueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rzasa clinches with his opponent.
Rzasa slows down the pace here.
Mueller is looking to break free of the clinch but Rzasa has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Rzasa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mueller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rzasa uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rzasa 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! This is the final round!
Rzasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mueller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mueller stays in close to Rzasa's body and controls the position.
Mueller trying to control but Rzasa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller pushing down on Rzasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Rzasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomasz Rzasa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rzasa is looking to control Mueller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rzasa avoid being mounted?
Rzasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mueller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mueller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rzasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rzasa is controlling Mueller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rzasa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rzasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mueller, pushing him back against the cage.
Rzasa stalling.
Rzasa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mueller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mueller tries to score a body lock takedown but Rzasa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mueller takes a shot to the head.
Mueller manages to break the clinch.
Rzasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mueller moves away.
Rzasa lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mueller sprawling to the canvas. Rzasa follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mueller hang on?
It looks like Philipnchen Mueller has been cut.
Rzasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mueller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mueller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mueller being controlled here, momentarily.
Mueller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mueller stands up from Rzasa's guard - Mueller perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Rzasa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mueller can't get the takedown.
Rzasa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mueller regains guard immediately.
Rzasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mueller trying to keep a closed guard but Rzasa is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzasa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Rzasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rzasa 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Rzasa!
A relieved looking Tomasz Rzasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Bedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Jelinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Bedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dawid Jelinek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedorf tries to land a front kick but Jelinek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jelinek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bedorf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelinek counters with a stiff right hand.
Bedorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jelinek follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bedorf throws a lazy uppercut
and Jelinek counters with a one-two to the body.
Bedorf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jelinek counters with a crisp one two that drops Bedorf! Jelinek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bedorf to his feet! Bedorf is in big trouble!
Bedorf is rocked!
Bedorf throws an off balance right hand
and Jelinek counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bedorf falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dawid Jelinek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vihtori Kellolinnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xingu Huka Huka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xingu Huka Huka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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27
244 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Dangerous knees
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Kellolinnake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xingu Huka Huka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huka Huka avoids the body shot from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huka Huka on the side of the head.
Vihtori Kellolinnake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellolinnake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Kellolinnake misses.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake cracks a nice hook into Huka Huka's ribs.
Kellolinnake tries a low kick but Huka Huka avoids it.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kellolinnake defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kellolinnake. Huka Huka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kellolinnake clobbers Huka Huka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huka Huka staying out of range there.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kellolinnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huka Huka manages to avoid it.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kellolinnake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Kellolinnake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kellolinnake misses the target.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kellolinnake. Huka Huka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Huka Huka moves away from the strike by Kellolinnake.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Kellolinnake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kellolinnake finds it's way round the side to connect with Huka Huka's head.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick that knocks Huka Huka off balance momentarily.
Kellolinnake misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake lands a body shot.
Huka Huka moves out of range of the body kick from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kellolinnake throws a hook but Huka Huka blocks it.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kellolinnake defends it well.
Kellolinnake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huka Huka's hands.
Nice defenses there by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut lands for Kellolinnake. That snapped Huka Huka's head back.
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!
Kellolinnake looks to score with a jab to the body but Huka Huka is just out of range.
Kellolinnake doesn't manage to clinch there - Huka Huka circles away.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kellolinnake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huka Huka unleashes a big counter combination but Kellolinnake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kellolinnake tenderised Huka Huka's leg. Huka Huka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huka Huka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kellolinnake.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kellolinnake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Huka Huka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huka Huka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kellolinnake throws a hook but Huka Huka blocks it.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Huka Huka checks a leg kick.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Kellolinnake looks to score with a jab to the body but Huka Huka is just out of range.
Kellolinnake throws out a loose jab but Huka Huka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that misses.
Kellolinnake scores with a nice right hand.
Huka Huka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huka Huka moves away.
A big right from Kellolinnake misses.
Kellolinnake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huka Huka in his tracks.
Kellolinnake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huka Huka.
Some bone on bone action there as Huka Huka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kellolinnake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kellolinnake looks to score with a jab to the body but Huka Huka is just out of range.
Kellolinnake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Huka Huka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huka Huka keeps the fight on the outside.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Kellolinnake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huka Huka avoids the head kick by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake tries to land a leg kick but Huka Huka saw it coming and moves away.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake swings for the body but Huka Huka moves out of range.
Huka Huka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Xingu Huka Huka has been cut.
Kellolinnake misses with a body kick.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kellolinnake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kellolinnake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kellolinnake feints and then cracks Huka Huka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huka Huka down.
Huka Huka blocks a jab.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kellolinnake defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellolinnake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huka Huka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Huka Huka checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kellolinnake. Huka Huka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huka Huka moves out of range of the leg kick from Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Huka Huka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huka Huka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kellolinnake.
Vihtori Kellolinnake is winning the standup battle so far.
Kellolinnake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huka Huka blocks a head kick by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huka Huka manages to avoid it.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good work by Huka Huka as he checks the leg kick.
Kellolinnake digs a good body shot into Huka Huka's ribs.
Kellolinnake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kellolinnake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huka Huka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kellolinnake connects with an inside leg kick.
Huka Huka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huka Huka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake closes the distance and pushes Huka Huka back into the cage.
Huka Huka presses Kellolinnake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huka Huka wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Kellolinnake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huka Huka.
Kellolinnake throws a punch but it's blocked by Huka Huka.
Kellolinnake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Huka Huka landing knees to the head.
It looks like Vihtori Kellolinnake has been cut.
Kellolinnake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huka Huka can do to turn this around?
Kellolinnake lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kellolinnake blocks it with crossed arms.
Kellolinnake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huka Huka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka working hard to break the clinch.
Huka Huka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kellolinnake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kellolinnake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huka Huka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huka Huka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huka Huka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kellolinnake stalls.
Kellolinnake gets through Huka Huka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kellolinnake lands with a light punch inside.
Huka Huka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huka Huka moves out of range as Kellolinnake strikes.
Kellolinnake throws a lazy right hand but Huka Huka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Kellolinnake motions for Huka Huka to come forward. Kellolinnake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Kellolinnake dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A left lands for Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a looping overhand right but Huka Huka ducks down to avoid it.
Kellolinnake tries to clinch up.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick but Huka Huka moves out of range.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Kellolinnake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Kellolinnake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Huka Huka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huka Huka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kellolinnake throws a wild body kick that Huka Huka sees coming a mile off.
Kellolinnake misses the shot to the body.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake 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.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellolinnake misses the shot to the body.
Kellolinnake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huka Huka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka breaks the clinch.
Kellolinnake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kellolinnake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a big shot that misses.
Huka Huka ducks under a wild hook from Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake misses with a body shot.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Kellolinnake misses its intended target.
Kellolinnake throws a jab but it's blocked by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kellolinnake misses the jab.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kellolinnake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kellolinnake lands with a hook. Huka Huka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kellolinnake throws a body shot but no joy.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Kellolinnake looks to land a right hand but Huka Huka moved out of range.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Kellolinnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huka Huka manages to avoid it.
Huka Huka tries to counter with a clinch but Kellolinnake shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake misses with an uppercut. Huka Huka saw that one coming.
Kellolinnake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huka Huka slips under a jab.
Huka Huka moves out of range as Kellolinnake throws a body kick.
Huka Huka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kellolinnake defends it well.
Huka Huka moves out of range as Kellolinnake strikes.
Huka Huka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kellolinnake tries to land a front kick but Huka Huka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xingu Huka Huka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kellolinnake throws a sloppy head kick and Huka Huka moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kellolinnake finds it's way through Huka Huka's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Huka Huka blocks a head kick by Kellolinnake.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xingu Huka Huka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kellolinnake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kellolinnake throws a low kick, looking for Huka Huka's leg but Huka Huka calmly moves out of range.
Kellolinnake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Kellolinnake throws a hook to the side of Huka Huka's head but Huka Huka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kellolinnake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Kellolinnake backs off Huka Huka throws a huge counter combo but Kellolinnake manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kellolinnake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Kellolinnake avoids it easily.
Kellolinnake thuds a left hand into Huka Huka's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vihtori Kellolinnake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kellolinnake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vihtori Kellolinnake!
A relieved looking Vihtori Kellolinnake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Delerium - Silence as his entrance music. Jack Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan looks for the body kick but Traianus saw that one coming.
Traianus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Traianus, as that shot connected.
It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut.
Traianus misses the shot to the body.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses
and Traianus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Traianus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Traianus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Traianus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan looks winded!
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traianus works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Traianus lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Traianus scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Traianus.
Traianus has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
A short uppercut from Traianus.
Traianus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Traianus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Traianus.
Traianus can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Traianus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traianus blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Traianus.
Ryan trying to stall but Traianus improves his position.
Traianus scores with a shoulder strike.
Traianus takes a shot to the head.
Ryan pushes Traianus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Traianus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Traianus lands with a light punch inside.
Traianus lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Traianus.
Traianus misses with the head strike.
Traianus has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Traianus lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Traianus.
Ryan stalls.
Traianus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Traianus digs a right hand into Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryan's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traianus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traianus lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traianus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Traianus lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Traianus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Traianus leaning against his opponent.
Traianus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Traianus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Traianus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Traianus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Traianus pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traianus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traianus misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traianus misses with the head strike.
Traianus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traianus lands a left hand.
Traianus lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Traianus misses with a body punch.
Traianus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Traianus.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Traianus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traianus lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Traianus lands a right hand.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Traianus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan taking a breather.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryan throws the left hand but Traianus avoids the punch easily.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan looks to throw a body kick
and Traianus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan tries to clinch but Traianus moves away
and Traianus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traianus scores with a nice body kick.
Traianus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traianus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traianus counters with a straight right hand.
Traianus lands a big uppercut and Ryan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryan looks OK. Traianus waves Ryan back to his feet!
That has opened up Jack Ryan's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traianus throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Traianus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Traianus drops Ryan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ryan! Traianus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
Our winner, Marcus Ulpius Traianus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Average (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Average!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Average throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
Average shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Average throws a leg kick
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kucharski as he checks the leg kick.
Kucharski checks a low kick from Average.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
Average misses the body punch
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Average throws a body punch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Average throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Average misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Average throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Average misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kucharski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kucharski checks a low kick from Average.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Average misses with a leg kick
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mister Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Average throws a sloppy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Average.
Average is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.
Average misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Average fails with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Average misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucharski moves out of range of the leg kick from Average.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Average manages to avoid it.
Average misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Average misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Average misses its intended target.
Average throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kucharski checks a leg kick.
Average throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Average misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Average can do to turn this around?
Average throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average misses with an uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Average.
Average throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Average misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Average fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Average throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average misses the jab.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Average throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Average throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucharski checks a low kick from Average.
Average misses with an uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kucharski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average misses with a straight left.
Average throws a lazy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Kucharski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Average misses with a left hand
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kucharski moves out of range of the leg kick from Average.
Average tries to land a front kick but Kucharski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Average misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Average manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that second round.
That's time! Kucharski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick by Average misses
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Average throws a lazy head kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
Average throws a leg kick but Kucharski checks it.
Average throws a leg kick but Kucharski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Average throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Average has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Average misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Average misses with a leg kick
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Average throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mister Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to work over Kucharski's front leg with a kick but Kucharski checks it.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Average shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Average scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average misses with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Average misses with a hook to the body
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Average throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average misses with a lunging right hand
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Average misses with a kick to the body
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Average throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average throws a lazy body kick
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average misses with a jab to the body
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kucharski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski 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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