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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johan Apanson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Mabbit !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabbit throws a push kick but Apanson slaps the foot to one side.
Mabbit tries to clinch but Apanson moves out of range.
Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabbit clinches up with Apanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Apanson looking for a takedown.
Mabbit pulls guard successfully.
Apanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mabbit wants to stand up but Apanson is controlling him.
Apanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mabbit keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Mabbit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Apanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mabbit 's head.
Mabbit wants to get back to his feet.
Mabbit looks gassed!
Apanson is nestled in close to Mabbit , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apanson working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Apanson drops an elbow to the side of Mabbit 's head.
Apanson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mabbit could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Apanson has cracked it and Mabbit is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Apanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Apanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Shikotan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shikotan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Japan Synphony. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuya Shikotan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyrkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shikotan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nyrkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shikotan shoots in and drives through. Nyrkki sprawls well.
Nyrkki misses with an uppercut. Shikotan saw that one coming.
Shikotan shoots in but Nyrkki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nyrkki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shikotan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nyrkki backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shikotan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Shikotan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki misses the shot to the body.
Shikotan moves away from the strike by Nyrkki.
Shikotan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shikotan counters with a two punch combo.
Shikotan ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki looks to land a right hand but Shikotan moved out of range.
Nyrkki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shikotan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nyrkki looks gassed!
Shikotan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikotan wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Shikotan is really struggling to control Nyrkki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shikotan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shikotan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shikotan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shikotan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyrkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shikotan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nyrkki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nyrkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shikotan counters with a single leg into guard. Nyrkki didn't expect that.
Nyrkki keeping moving, preventing Shikotan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shikotan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nyrkki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shikotan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Shikotan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shikotan.
Shikotan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyrkki throws out the jab.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shikotan moves into the clinch.
Nyrkki is trying to break free.
Nyrkki working aggressively here.
Nyrkki has a couple of punches blocked by Shikotan.
Nyrkki can't break the clinch.
Shikotan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nyrkki prevents it.
Nyrkki is trying to force a seperation but Shikotan has the dominant position.
Shikotan has Nyrkki pressed against the cage, preventing Nyrkki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyrkki tries to circle away but Shikotan has him pinned against the cage.
Nyrkki can't break the clinch.
Shikotan tries to pull guard but Nyrkki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Shikotan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki working hard to break the clinch.
Nyrkki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nyrkki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Nyrkki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Shikotan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nyrkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shikotan somewhat.
Nyrkki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shikotan.
Shikotan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lunges at Shikotan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shikotan's hand.
Shikotan ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Shikotan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nyrkki misses with a double jab
and Shikotan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nyrkki is looking to stand up but Shikotan isn't so interested in that idea.
Shikotan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikotan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyrkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikotan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nyrkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Shikotan won't allow Nyrkki to sweep him here.
Nyrkki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nyrkki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shikotan moves into the clinch.
Shikotan keeps control of Nyrkki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nyrkki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nyrkki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nyrkki wants to get back to striking at distance but Shikotan won't allow it.
Nyrkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Kazuya Shikotan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nyrkki misses with a double jab
and Shikotan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nyrkki misses with a combination
and Shikotan counters with a thumping low kick.
Shikotan looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Shikotan with that takedown attempt.
Shikotan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikotan blocks a jab.
Shikotan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nyrkki did well to prevent Shikotan getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shikotan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shikotan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shikotan is stalling here. Nyrkki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shikotan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nyrkki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikotan bucks up and tries to throw Nyrkki off but instead Nyrkki has got his back!
Nyrkki keeps control of the position easily here as Shikotan tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shikotan is trying to break free.
Kake Nyrkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuya Shikotan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyrkki thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuya Shikotan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shikotan 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuya Shikotan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong Long will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Man D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong Long!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long wants to clinch.
Long throws a nice looking combination but D bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Long.
D avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - D circles away.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D circles away quickly and effectively.
D sends Long crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! D is motioning to the referee to let Long up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Kong Long has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Long looks gassed!
D lands with a thumping leg kick.
D fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Long out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Man D!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Morte has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Morte seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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186 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Morte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jack Morte has been cut.
Kulakov scores with a nice right hand.
Morte is rocked!
Kulakov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Morte's jaw. Morte's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kulakov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Kulakov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Keskinarkaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Ismael is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Keskinarkaus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch up but Ismael keeps it at a distance.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinarkaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ismael swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinarkaus.
Ismael keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch there but Ismael circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinarkaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ismael scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ismael just misses with a punch to the body.
Esko Keskinarkaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ismael circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ismael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch up but Ismael keeps it at a distance.
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ismael misses the target.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ismael swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinarkaus.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up but Ismael circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Ismael lands a slapping body shot.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ismael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ismael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch up but Ismael keeps it at a distance.
Keskinarkaus moves in looking to clinch but Ismael pushes him off.
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus moves in looking to clinch but Ismael pushes him off.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
Ismael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up but Ismael circles away and keeps his distance.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinarkaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch there but Ismael circles away.
Ismael keeps the fight on the outside.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keskinarkaus moves in looking to clinch but Ismael pushes him off.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Ismael swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinarkaus.
Ismael throws the left hand but Keskinarkaus avoids the punch easily.
Keskinarkaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismael looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskinarkaus is just out of range.
Keskinarkaus walks into a jab.
Keskinarkaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ismael circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ismael dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ismael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinarkaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch there but Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch up but Ismael keeps it at a distance.
Keskinarkaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keskinarkaus is breathing heavily.
Ismael lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismael cracks a nice hook into Keskinarkaus's ribs.
Ismael ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ismael.
Ismael lands a slapping body shot.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ismael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
Keskinarkaus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch up but Ismael keeps it at a distance.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch there but Ismael circles away.
Ismael swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinarkaus.
Ismael is looking to wear down Keskinarkaus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch up but Ismael keeps it at a distance.
Ismael scores with a jab to the body.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismael cracks Keskinarkaus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keskinarkaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismael cracks a nice hook into Keskinarkaus's ribs.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskinarkaus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ismael swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinarkaus.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ismael dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keskinarkaus avoids the body shot from Ismael.
Ismael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch there but Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch.
Keskinarkaus moves in looking to clinch but Ismael pushes him off.
Ismael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskinarkaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ismael.
Keskinarkaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinarkaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ismael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ismael keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Keskinarkaus moves in looking to clinch but Ismael pushes him off.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinarkaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ismael. Keskinarkaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Nice defenses there by Keskinarkaus.
Esko Keskinarkaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Ismael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keskinarkaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Ismael swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinarkaus.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ismael lands a lovely overhand right.
Keskinarkaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismael just misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch.
Keskinarkaus moves away from the strike by Ismael.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch up.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael moves out of range.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch but Ismael is having none of it.
Keskinarkaus misses with an uppercut.
Ismael keeps the fight on the outside.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
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.
Keskinarkaus tries to clinch there but Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus misses with an uppercut.
Ismael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keskinarkaus is looking to clinch but Ismael is avoiding it.
Ismael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keskinarkaus wants to clinch.
Keskinarkaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ismael misses the jab.
Keskinarkaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ismael circles away.
Keskinarkaus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Ismael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ismael has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Ismael!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Zabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ardrizi (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Zabala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Ardrizi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardrizi misses with a series of wild punches.
Zabala drops his hands momentarily and Ardrizi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zabala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zabala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zabala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ardrizi lands a two punch combo.
Ardrizi looks to land a combination. Zabala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabala catches Ardrizi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zabala throws a right and a left that Ardrizi avoids nicely.
Zabala looks to land a right hand but Ardrizi moved out of range.
Ardrizi shoots in for a takedown but Zabala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zabala misses with a double jab
and Ardrizi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ardrizi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zabala as he jumps to the side.
Zabala dodges the punch combination from Ardrizi.
Ardrizi misses with a double jab
and Zabala counters with a three punch combo that has Ardrizi backing up. Ardrizi nods at Zabala to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Zabala misses.
Ardrizi scores with a nice right hand.
Ardrizi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ardrizi scores with a hook to the body. Zabala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ardrizi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zabala counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabala tries to bum rush Ardrizi with a series of wild strikes but Ardrizi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ardrizi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Javier Zabala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ardrizi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zabala.
Nice cross by Ardrizi.
Zabala misses with a combination
and Ardrizi counters with a left and a right that stings Zabala.
Ardrizi throws a right and a left that Zabala avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Ardrizi.
Zabala slaps away a takedown attempt from Ardrizi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Javier Zabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ardrizi.
Ardrizi shoots in but Zabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ardrizi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zabala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Marco Ardrizi has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Ardrizi. That snapped Zabala's head back.
Ardrizi misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Ardrizi misses.
Ardrizi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardrizi misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi throws a shot to the body.
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!
Zabala moves out of range as Ardrizi strikes.
A punch combination from Zabala misses.
Ardrizi has his takedown stuffed
and Zabala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zabala thows a body shot but no joy.
Zabala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zabala is breathing heavily.
Ardrizi shoots in for a takedown but Zabala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ardrizi fails with the takedown
and Zabala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zabala misses with a double jab.
Zabala looks to land a combination but Ardrizi avoids it well.
Ardrizi shoots for a takedown but Zabala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zabala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ardrizi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zabala circles away quickly and effectively.
Zabala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ardrizi misses with a double jab
and Zabala counters with a series of strikes. Ardrizi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi looks to land a combination but Zabala avoids it well.
Ardrizi fails to land with a series of punches.
Zabala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ardrizi.
Zabala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardrizi.
Ardrizi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ardrizi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zabala counters with a left and a right that stings Ardrizi.
A punch combination from Zabala misses.
Zabala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Ardrizi lands.
Ardrizi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Ardrizi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zabala which made him look bad.
Ardrizi fails to land the takedown.
Ardrizi fails with the takedown
letting Zabala counter with a right hand.
Ardrizi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ardrizi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zabala is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ardrizi.
Ardrizi lands with a straight right. Zabala didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zabala.
Zabala throws a right hand that Ardrizi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ardrizi also avoids with ease.
No luck for Ardrizi with that takedown attempt.
Ardrizi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ardrizi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zabala circles away quickly and effectively.
Ardrizi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zabala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ardrizi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zabala stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zabala tries to move into range but Ardrizi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zabala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ardrizi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabala.
Ardrizi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zabala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ardrizi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zabala's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Zabala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Ardrizi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zabala scores with a sloppy right hand. Ardrizi should have avoided that one.
Ardrizi misses with a series of wild punches.
Zabala looks to land a combination but Ardrizi avoids it well.
Ardrizi shoots in but no luck this time.
Zabala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Zabala catches Ardrizi right on the button with a cross.
Ardrizi looks for a takedown but Zabala sprawls well.
Zabala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ardrizi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardrizi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Javier Zabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ardrizi.
Zabala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ardrizi counters with a three punch combo that has Zabala backing up. Zabala nods at Ardrizi to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zabala tries to bum rush Ardrizi with a series of wild strikes but Ardrizi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ardrizi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zabala's waist but Zabala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ardrizi off to one side.
Zabala leaves Ardrizi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ardrizi tests Zabala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ardrizi momentarily.
Ardrizi slips a straight right by Zabala.
Ardrizi slips under a jab.
Zabala dodges the punch combination from Ardrizi.
Ardrizi scores with a one two! Zabala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zabala misses with a series of wild punches.
Zabala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ardrizi counters with a series of strikes. Zabala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ardrizi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ardrizi misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zabala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ardrizi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zabala tries to avoid it but Ardrizi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zabala to the ground. Zabala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ardrizi misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Zabala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi lands a nice hook to Zabala's body. Zabala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ardrizi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zabala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zabala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ardrizi scores with a three punch combo!
Ardrizi dives in and grabs Zabala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zabala pushes down on Ardrizi's head and hops out.
Zabala stuffs the takedown.
Zabala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ardrizi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zabala pinned against the cage. Zabala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Ardrizi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zabala which made him look bad.
Ardrizi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zabala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ardrizi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ardrizi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ardrizi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zabala misses with a combination
and Ardrizi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ardrizi shoots in but Zabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ardrizi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zabala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ardrizi shoots in but Zabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ardrizi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zabala moves away.
Zabala connects with a jab.
Zabala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ardrizi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardrizi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zabala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ardrizi somewhat.
Nice body punch from Zabala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zabala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Zabala misses.
Ardrizi tries for a takedown but Zabala circles away easily
and Zabala counters with a three punch combo that has Ardrizi backing up. Ardrizi nods at Zabala to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ardrizi.
Zabala leaves Ardrizi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zabala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ardrizi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Ardrizi coming out on top.
Zabala takes one to the side of the head.
Zabala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ardrizi works over Zabala's head and body with a nice combination.
Javier Zabala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ardrizi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ardrizi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zabala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Ardrizi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Ardrizi's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Ardrizi slips a jab and a cross from Zabala.
A combination from Zabala does no damage.
Zabala misses with a double jab
and Ardrizi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zabala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ardrizi dives in and grabs Zabala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zabala pushes down on Ardrizi's head and hops out.
Ardrizi throws a nice looking combination but Zabala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardrizi shoots in looking for a takedown. Zabala tries to sprawl out of it but Ardrizi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zabala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ardrizi scores with a jab to the head.
Ardrizi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ardrizi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zabala counters with a two punch combo.
Zabala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ardrizi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zabala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Javier Zabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ardrizi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Ardrizi misses.
Zabala slaps away a takedown attempt from Ardrizi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabala throws an overhand right that lands on Ardrizi's shoulder, as Ardrizi tries to avoid the shot.
Ardrizi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zabala is fending him off so far but Ardrizi persists. Nope, Zabala circles away and we're back to standing.
Ardrizi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zabala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ardrizi with a poor takedown
and Zabala counters with a three punch combo that has Ardrizi backing up. Ardrizi nods at Zabala to acknowledge the strikes.
Ardrizi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zabala pinned against the cage. Zabala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zabala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ardrizi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ardrizi with a poor takedown
and Zabala counters with a two punch combo.
Zabala stuffs the takedown.
Zabala throws a series of punches but Ardrizi moves out of range.
Ardrizi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zabala misses with a double jab.
Ardrizi misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zabala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Javier Zabala is winning the standup battle so far.
Zabala stuffs the takedown.
Zabala misses with a combination
and Ardrizi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ardrizi fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ardrizi!
Ardrizi shoots for a double leg takedown but Zabala sprawls well. He's pushed Ardrizi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ardrizi throws a shot from downtown. Zabala moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zabala!
Ardrizi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ardrizi dives in and grabs Zabala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zabala pushes down on Ardrizi's head and hops out.
Ardrizi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zabala is fending him off so far but Ardrizi persists. Nope, Zabala circles away and we're back to standing.
Ardrizi staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Ardrizi scores with a four punch combination!
Ardrizi lands with a shot to the body.
Ardrizi scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ardrizi misses with a double jab.
Ardrizi cracks Zabala with a good jab.
Ardrizi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ardrizi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zabala.
Zabala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ardrizi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ardrizi scores with a jab to the body.
Ardrizi closes the distance and clinches up with Zabala, looking for a takedown. Ardrizi pushes Zabala against the cage but Zabala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ardrizi misses with a shot to the body
and Zabala counters with a three punch combo that has Ardrizi backing up. Ardrizi nods at Zabala to acknowledge the strikes.
Ardrizi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zabala's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Zabala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zabala drops his hands momentarily and Ardrizi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ardrizi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zabala on the side of the head.
Zabala slips a jab and a cross from Ardrizi.
Ardrizi shoots in but Zabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zabala misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ardrizi, as that shot connected.
Zabala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardrizi fails with the takedown
and Zabala counters with a stiff right hand.
Zabala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ardrizi.
Ardrizi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ardrizi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ardrizi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zabala slaps away a takedown attempt from Ardrizi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ardrizi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zabala scores with a nice strike.
Ardrizi throws a nice looking combination but Zabala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardrizi shoots in but Zabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zabala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Zabala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zabala 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Zabala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Turmoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dakota Martin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dante Turmoil's chin.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Turmoil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Martin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Turmoil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Dante Turmoil has been cut.
Turmoil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turmoil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Turmoil misses.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Turmoil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turmoil is rocked!
Martin throws a shot to the body.
Turmoil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turmoil misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmoil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turmoil defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Turmoil tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Martin wants to clinch up but Turmoil keeps it at a distance.
Turmoil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Martin tries to work over Turmoil's front leg with a kick but Turmoil checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to clinch there but Turmoil circles away.
Martin throws a body punch but Turmoil moves out of range.
Turmoil defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turmoil's waist but Turmoil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dante Turmoil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turmoil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin slips a straight right by Turmoil.
Turmoil cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Turmoil.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin tries to clinch but Turmoil moves out of range.
Turmoil keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Turmoil lands.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Turmoil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dante Turmoil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Martin.
Turmoil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Turmoil.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Turmoil saw that one coming.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Turmoil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Turmoil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turmoil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turmoil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin fails with the takedown
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turmoil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martin looks gassed!
Turmoil throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin looks for a takedown but Turmoil sprawls well.
Turmoil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin moves away from the strike by Turmoil.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turmoil.
Martin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Turmoil dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turmoil stuffs the takedown.
Martin throws a sloppy body shot
and Turmoil counters with a crisp one two that drops Martin! Turmoil thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Martin to his feet! Martin is in big trouble!
Martin is rocked!
Turmoil measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Martin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dante Turmoil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamuf Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Teppo Tahkojuusto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamuf Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen loads up on a big right hand but Tahkojuusto slips the punch.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tahkojuusto stands up.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Tahkojuusto defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Some wild striking there from Larsen.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Tahkojuusto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Larsen throws a hook but Tahkojuusto avoids it easily.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Tahkojuusto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto closes the distance and pushes Larsen back into the cage.
Tahkojuusto breaks the clinch.
Tahkojuusto slips a jab from Larsen.
Larsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto.
A head kick from Tahkojuusto lands but Larsen takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Larsen misses.
Tahkojuusto ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Tahkojuusto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tahkojuusto somewhat.
Tahkojuusto slips under a jab.
Larsen swinging wildly here.
Kamuf Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahkojuusto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Tahkojuusto scores with a takedown into Larsen's guard.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Tahkojuusto from controlling successfully.
Larsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tahkojuusto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto 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.
Tahkojuusto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tahkojuusto looking to control.
Larsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tahkojuusto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larsen is refusing to be controlled, as Tahkojuusto sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahkojuusto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Larsen wants to stand back up but Tahkojuusto manages to pass into side control.
Tahkojuusto landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position but Larsen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tahkojuusto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kamuf Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Larsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tahkojuusto doesn't seem phased though.
Tahkojuusto scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Larsen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahkojuusto is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
Tahkojuusto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsen but Larsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamuf Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Tahkojuusto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tahkojuusto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tahkojuusto ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Larsen drops Tahkojuusto with a big left hand and mounts him. Tahkojuusto is in big trouble!
Tahkojuusto is rocked!
Larsen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tahkojuusto wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Larsen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamuf Larsen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpe comes to the cage accompanied by The Storm. Sankari has chosen The Odorants - This Night as his entrance music. Nyrkki Sankari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Very quick |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe shoots in looking for a takedown. Sankari tries to sprawl out of it but Sharpe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sankari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sankari lands a left and a right that send Sharpe crashing to the mat, dazed. Sankari thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Richard Sharpe 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!
Sankari cracks Sharpe with a hook to the temple - Sharpe is on wobbly legs here! Sankari swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sharpe falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sankari wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nyrkki Sankari!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Average has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
162 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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24
154 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muna throws a series of punches but Average avoids them all with ease.
Average wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muna takes a swing at Average's ribcage but misses.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Average misses the body punch
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muna ducks under a wild hook from Average.
Muna takes one to the side of the head.
Muna misses with a wild body shot.
Average closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Average lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average is posturing up here but Muna has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Average tries to roll out but it's too tight and Average has to tap! Slick submission there by Muna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arto Muna!
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