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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Malyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Koskela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Koskela told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksander Malyshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Koskela!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskela lands a big head kick that sends Malyshev tumbling to the mat! Koskela takes a step backwards and waves Malyshev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Aleksander Malyshev has been cut.
Koskela drives through and clinches with Malyshev against the cage.
Koskela tries to circle away but Malyshev has him pinned against the cage.
Koskela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koskela wants to get back to striking at distance but Malyshev won't allow it.
Koskela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koskela prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malyshev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koskela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koskela manages to break the clinch.
Malyshev shoots in but Koskela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Malyshev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koskela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koskela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malyshev.
Koskela moves in looking to clinch but Malyshev pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malyshev fails with the takedown.
Malyshev 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.
Malyshev slips nicely into half guard.
Koskela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malyshev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malyshev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malyshev slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malyshev trying to pass the guard but Koskela defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malyshev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koskela is just riding it out for now. Malyshev eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Malyshev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koskela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Koskela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Malyshev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koskela tries to clinch but Malyshev is having none of it.
Koskela misses with the combination.
Koskela wants to clinch up but Malyshev keeps it at a distance.
Malyshev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malyshev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koskela!
Malyshev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malyshev is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Malyshev extends the arm and Koskela is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Malyshev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Ikonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Conan the Barbarian kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Ikonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ikonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ikonen keeps working.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ikonen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ikonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Ikonen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Ikonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ikonen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ikonen is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ikonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Ikonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Ikonen blocks nicely.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ikonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ikonen has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ikonen throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ikonen is one step ahead there.
Ikonen lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikonen wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Ikonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Ikonen from controlling successfully.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ikonen!
Ikonen tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson goes for an armbar but Ikonen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ikonen.
Ikonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ikonen is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Ikonen postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Ikonen wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ikonen stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Ikonen from controlling successfully.
Ikonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Ikonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ikonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ikonen won't be happy with that.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ikonen is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Anderson 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.
Ikonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ikonen is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Ikonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ikonen preventing the sweep.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Ikonen forces his way into half guard.
Ikonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ikonen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Ikonen controlling him for the moment.
Greg Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson pulls Ikonen in to control the position.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Ikonen controlling him for the moment.
Ikonen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ikonen with a hook.
Ikonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ikonen's guard.
Ikonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ikonen is keeping the position for now.
Ikonen is trying to keep Anderson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Ikonen has managed to sweep!
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ikonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ikonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ikonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ikonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ikonen has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ikonen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson trying to control but Ikonen is having none of it.
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ikonen has worked his arm free - good work by Ikonen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ikonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ikonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson wants to control but Ikonen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Ikonen is defending the strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ikonen misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Greg Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Ikonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson pushes down on Ikonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ikonen fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Ikonen dodges it nicely.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson working over Ikonen with some ground and pound. Ikonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson is pressing down on Ikonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ikonen is holding on for now.
Anderson stops Ikonen from getting back to his feet.
Anderson is keen to just control but Ikonen is a slippery customer.
Ikonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ikonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ikonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Ikonen getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Ikonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is working an open guard so Ikonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ikonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson postures up in Ikonen's guard and throws a big left but Ikonen blocks it.
Anderson throws and elbow that misses. Ikonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Ikonen!
Ikonen stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ikonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Ikonen off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Ikonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ikonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Ikonen tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Ikonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ikonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ikonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Ikonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ikonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ikonen with a poor takedown
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ikonen keeps moving.
Keke Ikonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ikonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Greg Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ikonen is retaining full guard.
Ikonen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ikonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Ikonen misses.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Ikonen is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ikonen working to try and regain half guard.
Ikonen is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breki Hundur Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury has chosen Shawn Michaels -Sexy Boy as his entrance music. Eddie Mercury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Breki Hundur Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hundur Jr.
Hundur Jr connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Hundur Jr lands.
Mercury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hundur Jr.
Mercury lands a jab to Hundur Jr's midsection.
Hundur Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mercury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hundur Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercury should have avoided that one.
Mercury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hundur Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercury somewhat.
Hundur Jr throws a nice looking combination but Mercury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Hundur Jr.
Hundur Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercury but Mercury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mercury lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercury moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hundur Jr connects with a right hand. Mercury shakes it off.
Mercury throws a body punch but Hundur Jr moves out of range.
Mercury throws a hook but Hundur Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury misses the shot to the body.
Mercury works over Hundur Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Mercury throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hundur Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Mercury finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hundur Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hundur Jr, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hundur Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercury manages to get himself to full guard.
Hundur Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercury kicks Hundur Jr off and gets to his feet.
Hundur Jr cracks Mercury with an open hand slap.
Mercury shoots in for a double leg but Hundur Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mercury lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury staying out of range there.
Hundur Jr misses with a hook.
Hundur Jr misses with a hook. Mercury ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury tries to move into range but Hundur Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hundur Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercury as he avoids it easily.
Hundur Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hundur Jr misses with a body shot
and Mercury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hundur Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Mercury's shoulder, as Mercury tries to avoid the shot.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hundur Jr as he jumps to the side.
Breki Hundur Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hundur Jr tries to get to full guard but Mercury has control of the leg.
Mercury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hundur Jr is controlling Mercury's trapped leg to prevent Mercury from advancing to side control.
Hundur Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundur Jr trying to control but Mercury postures up.
Mercury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hundur Jr moves into full guard.
Mercury has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hundur Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mercury is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hundur Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Mercury to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Breki Hundur Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kovanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latte has chosen Vauvan teko homma as his entrance music. 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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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kovanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovanen tries to clinch up but Latte circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovanen throws a head kick but Latte moves out of range.
Kovanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Latte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Latte manages to avoid it.
Jorma Kovanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovanen slips under a jab from Latte.
A head kick misses from Kovanen.
Latte avoids the head kick by Kovanen.
Kovanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Latte throws a body punch but Kovanen moves out of range.
Latte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Latte is having none of it.
Latte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovanen.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses.
Latte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kovanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Latte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovanen keeps working.
Kovanen wants to get back to his feet but Latte drags him back down.
Latte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kovanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kovanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kovanen tries to escape but Latte is in control.
Latte tries to move to mount but Kovanen blocks the move with his legs.
Latte taking a breather here.
Latte is looking to take a break and control but Kovanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kovanen tries to escape but Latte is in control.
Kovanen is looking for a sweep.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Latte misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Kovanen. No joy for Latte on that attempt.
Latte takes a swing at Kovanen's ribcage but misses.
Kovanen misses with a two punch combination.
Kovanen tries to clinch up but Latte circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovanen. That snapped Latte's head back.
Kovanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Latte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Latte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Latte looks gassed!
Kovanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kovanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kovanen obliges.
Kovanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen throws a body punch but Latte moves out of range.
Latte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Latte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovanen throws a predictable looking body shot
so Latte counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kovanen working for submissions but it's allowed Latte to get to half guard.
Latte prevents Kovanen from improving his position.
Kovanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Latte.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latte trying to control the pace.
Kovanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Latte pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Latte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen is looking to escape.
Kovanen wants to improve his position but Latte is controlling well.
Latte trying to control the action but Kovanen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Latte throws a jab when Kovanen was well out of range.
Latte moves away from the strike by Kovanen.
Latte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jorma Kovanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovanen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Latte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Latte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Latte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Latte.
Latte lands with a nice body punch.
Kovanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Latte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovanen lands a head kick. Latte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorma Kovanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kovanen lands a high kick!
Kovanen misses with a head kick.
Latte fails with the takedown.
Kovanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Latte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mocha Latte has been cut.
Latte throws a jab when Kovanen was well out of range.
Jorma Kovanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by Kovanen misses
and Latte counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Latte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kovanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Kovanen is trying to stand up here but Latte is controlling him well.
Kovanen has one foot on Latte's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kovanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovanen clinches but Latte breaks the clinch
and Latte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kovanen won't be happy with that.
Latte works to advance to full mount. Kovanen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Latte has a good base and remains in mount.
Latte is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Latte extends the arm and Kovanen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mocha Latte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Fernando Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maddy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Rock throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalez is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Rock dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is controlling Gonzalez's trapped leg to prevent Gonzalez from advancing to side control.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Rock tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Rock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gonzalez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rock is trying to stand up here but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
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.
Rock tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Gonzalez saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Rock.
Rock lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Rock swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rock.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzalez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rock lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Rock thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Maddy Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Rock defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddy Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonzalez defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock thows a body shot but no joy.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rock - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rock. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Rock throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rock!
Gonzalez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.
Rock regains half guard.
Gonzalez wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.
Gonzalez is looking to stall here but Rock recovers full guard.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stays in close to Rock's body and controls the position.
Rock has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez throws a strike but Rock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Rock in close.
Gonzalez pulls Rock in to control the position.
Gonzalez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez 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.
Rock with the ground and pound but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Rock scores with a four punch combination!
Rock lands with a good body shot.
Rock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzalez throws and elbow that misses. Rock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Rock!
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gonzalez trying to control but Rock is having none of it.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Rock is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez unloading with bombs!
Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock gets full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez has momentary wrist control but Rock slips an elbow through the middle.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Rock throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Maddy Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maddy Rock.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maddy Rock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Golf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sami Salama enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Golf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Salama!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Golf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golf moves out of range as Salama throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Golf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golf.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golf throws a low kick but Salama avoids it.
Salama moves in looking to clinch but Golf pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Golf.
Salama wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golf keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golf keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Golf finds it's way through Salama's defenses.
Salama is looking to clinch but Golf is avoiding it.
Salama tries to clinch but Golf is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golf.
Salama is looking to clinch.
Golf misses with a head kick.
Golf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sami Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golf misses with a body shot.
Salama wants to clinch up but Golf keeps it at a distance.
Salama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golf keeps the fight on the outside.
Salama tries to clinch up.
Salama throws a lazy head kick
and Golf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golf looks for the body kick but Salama saw that one coming.
Salama throws a sloppy head kick
and Golf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salama wants to clinch up but Golf keeps it at a distance.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch but Golf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salama is looking to clinch.
Salama wants to clinch but Golf slips to the side
letting Golf counter with a right hand.
Golf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salama wants to clinch.
Salama moves in looking to clinch but Golf pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Golf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Golf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Golf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golf connects with a high kick.
Salama wants to clinch
and Golf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab from Golf does it's job there.
Salama wants to clinch.
Salama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Golf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salama tries to clinch
and Golf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salama darts in trying to clinch
and Golf counters with a one-two to the body.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golf counters with a low kick, right behind Salama 's knee.
Salama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salama throws a sloppy body shot
and Golf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salama wants to clinch but Golf slips to the side
and Golf counters with a good, hard body kick but Salama shrugs it off.
Salama clinches with his opponent.
Golf blocks the elbow strike.
Salama tries to land knees in the clinch but Golf avoids the damage to the body.
Salama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Golf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Golf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salama.
Salama darts in trying to clinch
and Golf counters with an inside leg kick.
Salama blocks a head kick by Golf.
Golf just misses with a punch to the body.
Golf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Golf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salama dodges the punch combination from Golf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salama misses with a leg kick
and Golf counters with a nice leg kick.
Golf keeps Salama at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama moves in looking to clinch but Golf pushes him off.
Salama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golf. Golf obviously looking to wear him down.
Salama throws a low kick but Golf avoids it.
Golf keeps the fight on the outside.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golf counters with a big head kick but Salama shrugs it off.
Golf throws a push kick but Salama slaps the foot to one side.
Salama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salama has Golf up against the cage in a clinch.
Salama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golf avoids it.
Salama breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salama doesn't manage to clinch there - Golf circles away.
Salama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golf scores with a hook to the body. Salama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salama tries to clinch up.
Salama avoids the head kick by Golf.
Salama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salama avoids the head kick by Golf.
Salama wants to clinch
and Golf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golf throws out a leg kick but Salama moves out of range and Golf only half commits.
Salama tries to clinch
and Salama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salama tries to clinch up
and Golf counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Golf misses with a double jab.
Golf throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Golf.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Golf counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golf.
Golf looks to land a right hand but Salama moved out of range.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch but Golf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salama tries to clinch but Golf moves away
and Golf counters with a left to the body.
Salama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golf throws a head kick but Salama moves out of range.
Salama blocks the body kick.
Golf lands a head kick!
Golf throws a head kick that misses.
Golf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salama moves in looking to clinch but Golf pushes him off.
Salama swinging wildly here.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golf counters with an outside leg kick.
Salama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Golf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Golf dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Salama closes the distance but Golf moves to the side
and Golf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salama doesn't manage to clinch there - Golf circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Golf.
Salama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salama, right into the meat.
Golf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golf counters with a left to the body.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golf counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golf throws a head kick that Salama semi-blocks.
Golf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salama's head.
Don Golf is winning the standup battle so far.
Golf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salama closes the distance but Golf moves to the side
and Golf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salama tries to clinch but Golf is having none of it.
Golf lands a head kick!
Salama doesn't manage to clinch there - Golf circles away.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golf throws a head kick that misses
and Salama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Salama.
Salama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golf is trying to break the clinch but Salama has him pressed against the cage.
Salama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Salama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salama lands an elbow inside that Golf shrugs off.
Salama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golf's face.
A short uppercut from Salama.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salama obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salama lands a body punch.
Golf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Golf takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Salama.
Salama cracks Golf with a nice body shot.
Salama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Golf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Golf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salama is pushing Golf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Golf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golf is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Salama.
Golf has had enough of the clinch but Salama keeps him there for the moment.
Golf avoiding damage as Salama throws knees to the body.
Golf is trying to break free.
Salama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sami Salama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salama tries to clinch up
and Golf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salama clinches with his opponent.
Golf taking a breather.
Salama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golf avoids it.
Golf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salama landing knees to the body.
Salama prevents Golf from breaking the clinch.
Salama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Salama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Salama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Golf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - War Machine. The Meth Addict has chosen Lava Lava by Boys Noize as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike The Meth Addict!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Meth Addict throws a body punch but Hirmu moves out of range.
The Meth Addict lands with a right hand.
Hirmu looks to land a left hand but The Meth Addict moved out of range nicely.
Hirmu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Meth Addict paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Meth Addict stalks Hirmu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hirmu's face. Hirmu staggers backwards, shaken.
The Meth Addict cracks Hirmu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirmu moves out of range as The Meth Addict strikes.
Hirmu dives in and grabs The Meth Addict's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Meth Addict pushes down on Hirmu's head and hops out.
Hirmu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hirmu moves into the clinch.
Hirmu prevents The Meth Addict from breaking the clinch.
The Meth Addict swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirmu as The Meth Addict tries to tie him up.
The Meth Addict tries to break the clinch but Hirmu is controlling the position.
The Meth Addict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirmu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hirmu breaks the clinch.
The Meth Addict misses with a hook.
The Meth Addict jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu shoots in but The Meth Addict avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Meth Addict works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirmu is looking to clinch.
Hirmu takes one to the side of the head.
Hirmu moves out of range of the strikes.
The Meth Addict is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Meth Addict lands a body shot.
A cross from The Meth Addict lands.
Good standup being displayed there by The Meth Addict as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Meth Addict misses with an uppercut.
Hirmu tries to clinch there but The Meth Addict circles away.
The Meth Addict might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hirmu tries to close the distance and clinch but The Meth Addict swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Meth Addict throws a series of punches but Hirmu avoids them all with ease.
Hirmu doesn't manage to clinch there - The Meth Addict circles away.
Hirmu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hirmu instigates a clinch.
The Meth Addict's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Meth Addict connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Meth Addict lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hirmu is rocked!
Hirmu wants to clinch.
Nice cross by The Meth Addict.
Oh Hirmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirmu.
Hirmu seems to have got his legs back now.
The Meth Addict misses with a hook.
Hirmu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Meth Addict wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirmu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirmu wants to work for an arm triangle but The Meth Addict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Meth Addict.
Hirmu looking to sit in guard and control but The Meth Addict gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Meth Addict must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict advances position into side control!
Hirmu tries to buck The Meth Addict off but The Meth Addict is having none of it.
Hirmu struggling a bit here.
The Meth Addict just content to control the position.
Hirmu struggling a bit here.
Hirmu is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hirmu is not content to let The Meth Addict control the position.
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.
The Meth Addict is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirmu fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Hirmu does no damage.
The crowd cheers as The Meth Addict lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hirmu doesn't seem phased though.
Hirmu misses with a takedown attempt - The Meth Addict sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirmu wants to clinch up but The Meth Addict keeps it at a distance.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Meth Addict connects with the punch.
Hirmu tries to clinch there but The Meth Addict circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Meth Addict jabs Hirmu right on the nose. Hirmu blinks but takes it well.
Hirmu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hirmu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by The Meth Addict.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike The Meth Addict dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - The Meth Addict coming out on top.
Hirmu fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirmu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Meth Addict tries to bum rush Hirmu with a series of wild strikes but Hirmu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hirmu moves into range and clinches up with The Meth Addict.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hirmu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hirmu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hirmu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Meth Addict is looking to escape.
The Meth Addict is trying to stand.
Hirmu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Meth Addict has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu is looking for the choke from the back position but The Meth Addict is controlling his hands well.
The Meth Addict fending off the submission attempt from Hirmu.
The Meth Addict trying to control but not successfully.
Hirmu misses with a punch to the head.
Hirmu is striking from the back but The Meth Addict escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hirmu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirmu is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from The Meth Addict as he works his way to full guard.
Hirmu postures up.
The Meth Addict controlling Hirmu's posture.
Hirmu drops back looking for a leg! The Meth Addict is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Meth Addict manages to kick Hirmu off! Hirmu jumps back into The Meth Addict's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict wants to get back to his feet but Hirmu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hirmu advances position into side control!
Hirmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Meth Addict, who protects the arm well.
The Meth Addict can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hirmu tries for a kimura but The Meth Addict is defending well.
The Meth Addict tries to escape but Hirmu is in control.
The Meth Addict manages to get back to half guard.
The Meth Addict trying to control here.
The Meth Addict is defending against the submission attempts here by Hirmu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirmu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Meth Addict!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Hirmu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hirmu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hirmu duly obliges.
Hirmu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirmu tries to clinch but The Meth Addict is having none of it.
Hirmu doesn't manage to clinch there - The Meth Addict circles away.
The Meth Addict digs a good body shot into Hirmu's ribs.
Hirmu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Meth Addict is looking to regain half guard here but Hirmu keeps moving and retains side control.
The Meth Addict wants to control but Hirmu postures up.
Hirmu prevents The Meth Addict from escaping the position.
The Meth Addict can't do much from the bottom here.
Hirmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Meth Addict, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Meth Addict, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hirmu is trying to get an arm triangle but The Meth Addict is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Meth Addict avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirmu scores with a nice right hand.
The Meth Addict gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Meth Addict controls Hirmu momentarily but Hirmu frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirmu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Meth Addict swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirmu wants to control from the top but The Meth Addict keeps moving.
The Meth Addict uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Meth Addict avoids the body shot from Hirmu.
Hirmu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirmu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirmu tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Meth Addict swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Meth Addict throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirmu.
Hirmu scores with a nice head shot.
The Meth Addict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirmu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirmu fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict cracks Hirmu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hirmu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirmu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Meth Addict tries to avoid it but Hirmu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Meth Addict to the ground. The Meth Addict escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Meth Addict throws a nice looking combination but Hirmu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Meth Addict scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Meth Addict misses with a double jab
and Hirmu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hirmu.
Hirmu won't allow The Meth Addict to sweep him here.
The Meth Addict trying to control the position.
The Meth Addict is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirmu gets back to full guard.
Hirmu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Meth Addict controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to sweep here but The Meth Addict controlling him for the moment.
The Meth Addict trying to control but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
Hirmu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hirmu kicks The Meth Addict off and gets to his feet.
Hirmu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict lands the left hand.
The Meth Addict misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirmu tries to clinch but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
Hirmu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for The Meth Addict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hirmu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hirmu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Meth Addict's guard.
Hirmu is looking for a kimura but The Meth Addict is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirmu to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Hirmu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hirmu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Hirmu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses 's sensitive parts.
tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by .
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
misses with an uppercut.
takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Williams.
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!
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by .
Williams feints and then cracks 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow down.
Flea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses 's front leg but catches the back leg as tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Williams.
takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams trying to control but is working from the bottom.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but has wrist control.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but is defending well.
on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if tries to get out of the position.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
Williams wants to control but is keeping him busy.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, circles away and we're back to standing.
just misses with a punch to the body.
misses with a looping left.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
wants to clinch.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to 's calf.
misses with an uppercut.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses 's sensitive parts.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Flea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow down.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams taking a breather here.
Williams throws an elbow but slips to the side and avoids it well.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Williams misses with the ground and pound.
Williams landing strikes.
Williams tries to advance position but instead slips a leg back in to half guard.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams with the ground and pound but uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but blocks nicely.
preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
moves into the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a good low kick that was not able to check.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by .
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams lands a head kick. smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
misses with a straight right.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams cracks the inside of 's front leg.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams feints and then cracks 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow down.
misses with a straight left.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
tries to clinch up.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Oh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenneth Williams!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scrape might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jark Prongo - Movin through your system. Lai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CKY - Chinese Rap. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai keeps Scrape at a distance using the push kick.
Sky Scrape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Scrape coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Lai.
Scrape looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lai is fending him off so far but Scrape persists. Nope, Lai circles away and we're back to standing.
Scrape blocks the body kick.
Lai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scrape shoots for a takedown but Lai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scrape throws a big shot that misses.
Lai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lai throws a head kick that half lands.
Scrape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scrape misses the jab.
Lai staying out of range there.
Scrape tries to clinch up but Lai circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrape misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scrape scores with a jab.
Scrape shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scrape working over Lai with some ground and pound. Lai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scrape not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lai is trying to get back to full guard.
Lai trying to control but Scrape postures up.
Lai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scrape.
Lai moves into full guard.
Scrape in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lai is trying to keep Scrape in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lai dodges the punch combination from Scrape.
Scrape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Scrape misses its intended target.
Scrape lands a really nice looking cross but Lai seems unphased.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scrape, right into the meat.
Lai throws a low kick but Scrape avoids it.
Scrape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lai.
Lai throws a head kick but Scrape moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape feints and as Lai raises his hands in defense, Scrape changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scrape keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lai's head.
Scrape working some strikes from top position.
Lai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scrape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lai wants to take a breather but Scrape is having none of it.
Lai is stalling here. Scrape is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scrape has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Scrape scoring with punches and elbows.
Lai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scrape wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scrape tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scrape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lai keeps working.
Lai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lai sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrape throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scrape is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lai sees it coming and defends easily.
Lai trying to control but Scrape postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrape not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lai wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Scrape dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scrape misses with an uppercut. Lai saw that one coming.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Scrape moves out of range easily.
Scrape misses with a straight right.
Scrape blocks a head kick by Lai.
Scrape looks to land a right hand but Lai moved out of range.
Scrape misses with a hook.
Scrape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scrape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lai's head backwards.
Scrape lands a glancing blow to the side of Lai's head.
Lai looks for the body kick but Scrape saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrape misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lai misses with a body kick.
Scrape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lai stuffs the takedown.
Scrape shoots for a takedown but Lai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lai slips a straight right by Scrape.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrape dips to his left and cracks Lai with an uppercut!
Lai misses with a kick to the body.
Lai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scrape avoids the head kick by Lai.
Scrape has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sky Scrape. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scrape misses with a hook. Lai ducked under it nicely.
Scrape throws the left hand but Lai avoids the punch easily.
Scrape throws a body punch but Lai moves out of range.
Lai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Scrape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lai.
Lai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Scrape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrape misses with a hook. Lai ducked under it nicely.
Lai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scrape connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scrape connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lai's hands.
Lai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lai tries to close the distance and clinch but Scrape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lai throws a wild body kick that Scrape sees coming a mile off.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lai throws and low kick but Scrape moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrape.
Lai takes one to the side of the head.
Scrape blocks a head kick by Lai.
Lai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lai moves out of range as Scrape strikes.
Lai moves away from the strike by Scrape.
Scrape throws out a powerful jab.
Scrape throws a good cross that connects.
Lai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scrape just misses with a punch to the body.
Lai looks to land a body kick but Scrape moved away.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrape cracks Lai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai slips a straight right by Scrape.
Scrape misses with a takedown attempt - Lai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scrape digs a good body shot into Lai's ribs.
Lai moves in looking to clinch but Scrape pushes him off.
Lai moves out of range as Scrape strikes.
Scrape throws a hook but Lai avoids it easily.
Lai moves forwards but Scrape connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scrape lands with a nice body punch.
Scrape throws out a powerful jab.
Scrape displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Lai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Scrape dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Scrape with a hook.
Scrape blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Lai.
Scrape blocks a head kick by Lai.
Lai moves away from the strike by Scrape.
Scrape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrape.
Lai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lai misses with a combination
and Scrape counters with a series of strikes. Lai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scrape slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scrape swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lai counters with a nice body kick.
Scrape throws a shot from downtown. Lai moves away and avoids it.
Scrape looks to land a combination but Lai avoids it well.
Lai throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lai defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Lai.
Scrape's corner calls for a 1-2. Scrape obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scrape throws a leg kick
and Lai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scrape moves out of range of the leg kick from Lai.
Lai looks to land a right hand but Scrape moved out of range.
A low kick from Scrape misses
and Lai counters with a head kick. That will keep Scrape thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lai lands a front kick.
Scrape misses with a wild body shot.
Lai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuai Lai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lai throws a head kick but Scrape moves out of range.
Kuai Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Scrape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scrape lands a body shot.
Lai ducks under a wild hook from Scrape.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Lai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scrape is able to avoid easily.
Lai throws a lazy right hand but Scrape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scrape decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrape working the head and body with strikes.
Scrape throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lai is pressing down on Scrape's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scrape content to stall in guard here.
Scrape makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sky Scrape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
Lai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scrape trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lai is pulling down on Scrape's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scrape's guard.
Lai trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lai preventing the sweep.
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.
Lai wants to control from the top but Scrape keeps moving.
Lai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scrape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scrape is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scrape keeping full guard, as Lai tries to pass.
Scrape working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuai Lai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scrape has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Scrape!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hart!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIka darts in and clinches Hart up against the cage.
Hart tries to stall but SIka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by SIka.
SIka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SIka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SIka misses with some punches.
SIka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hart trying to stall but SIka improves his position.
SIka lands with a left to the head.
SIka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SIka working aggressively here.
Hart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
SIka keeps control of Hart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of SIka backwards.
It looks like Paha SIka has been cut.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SIka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hart's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
SIka lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart is trying to break free.
Hart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
SIka prevents Hart from breaking the clinch.
SIka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from SIka.
Hart tries a body shot but SIka blocks it.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart trying to control the position but instead, SIka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hart into the cage.
SIka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from SIka.
Hart looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
SIka lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.
A short uppercut from SIka.
SIka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
SIka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SIka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from SIka.
Hart managing to block the knees to the body from SIka.
SIka lands a nice uppercut.
SIka lands a left hand.
SIka lands an elbow inside.
SIka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hart is defending well for now.
SIka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. SIka obliges.
SIka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SIka lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from SIka.
A nice left hand lands by SIka.
SIka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hart misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from SIka.
SIka scores with a hook to the body.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SIka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
SIka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka lands a hook to the side of the head.
SIka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka scores with a shoulder strike.
SIka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
SIka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
SIka lands a nice elbow.
Hart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SIka walks away with a smile on his face. Hart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
SIka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
SIka cracks the inside of Hart's front leg.
SIka cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
SIka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SIka misses with a head kick.
SIka pushes Hart away with a front kick.
SIka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but SIka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SIka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hart.
SIka wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from SIka. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
SIka moves into range and clinches up with Hart.
SIka lands with a left to the head.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but SIka keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
Hart can't get the takedown.
Paha SIka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Hart.
Hart tries to circle away but SIka has him pinned against the cage.
SIka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hart is trying to break free.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SIka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hart avoids it.
SIka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hart's defenses.
SIka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SIka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from SIka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SIka scores with a nice hook to the head.
SIka tries to land knees in the clinch but Hart avoids the damage to the body.
SIka lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chad Hart has been cut.
A right hand to the body from SIka.
Hart working hard to break the clinch.
SIka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.
SIka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hart's defenses.
SIka lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from SIka.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
SIka presses Hart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
SIka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hart's defenses.
SIka is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by SIka as Hart tries to tie him up.
SIka lands with a right to the head.
SIka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
SIka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hart is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka lands a damaging elbow.
SIka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
SIka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
SIka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
SIka lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from SIka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha SIka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
SIka lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
SIka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.
Hart thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from SIka does no damage.
SIka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paha SIka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SIka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SIka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SIka misses with a double jab.
Hart looks to land a left hand but SIka moved out of range nicely.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hart is breathing heavily.
SIka staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from SIka.
SIka scores with a kick to the body.
SIka throws a series of punches but Hart moves out of range.
Paha SIka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart avoids the head kick by SIka.
SIka tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
Hart looks to throw the jab but SIka is out of range.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick from SIka.
Hart throws a hook but SIka blocks it.
Hart misses the body punch
and SIka counters by moving into the clinch.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SIka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hart dodges an elbow strike from SIka.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SIka pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paha SIka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from SIka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, SIka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SIka scores with a nice hook to the head.
SIka lands a right hand.
SIka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
SIka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for SIka.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SIka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
SIka lands an elbow inside that Hart shrugs off.
Hart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SIka works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
SIka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
SIka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SIka lands a nice elbow.
Hart is looking to break free of the clinch but SIka has double underhooks.
Hart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. SIka smiles and moves away.
Paha SIka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Hart.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by SIka.
SIka clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart stalling in the clinch but SIka improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SIka.
SIka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SIka throws a nice outside leg kick.
SIka slips a straight right by Hart.
No joy there for SIka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hart takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hart misses with a body shot.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick.
Hart misses with a straight left.
SIka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SIka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hart tries to pull guard but SIka holds him up against the cage and eventually Hart drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
SIka trying to land knees to the body.
SIka lands with a left to the head.
SIka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
SIka misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
A short right from SIka on the inside.
SIka lands an elbow inside.
SIka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
SIka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
SIka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SIka works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
SIka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hart avoids it.
Hart tries to break free but SIka pushes him back against the cage.
SIka lands a nice uppercut.
SIka pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SIka lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from SIka.
A short right from SIka.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SIka lands with a right to the head.
SIka lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha SIka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hart throws a shot to the body.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hart drops his hands momentarily and SIka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and SIka counters by moving into the clinch.
SIka lands a left hand.
Hart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SIka walks away with a smile on his face. Hart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of SIka's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - SIka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SIka misses with a straight left.
SIka moves into the clinch.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SIka digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
SIka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from SIka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from SIka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
SIka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SIka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
SIka lands an elbow inside that Hart shrugs off.
SIka lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SIka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SIka lands a good knee to the midsection. Hart won't want to take too many of those.
SIka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
SIka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
SIka lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from SIka.
SIka lands an elbow inside.
SIka scores with a nice hook to the head.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hart lands a nice shot to the body.
SIka lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.
SIka tries to land knees in the clinch but Hart avoids the damage to the body.
SIka lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.
SIka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hart is defending well for now.
SIka lands with a right to the head.
SIka working Hart over with knees to the body.
SIka lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka scores with a shoulder strike.
SIka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. SIka just stands there and leans against the cage.
SIka lands an elbow that stopped Hart in his tracks for a moment.
SIka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SIka lands a nice shot to the body.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but SIka keeps him there for the moment.
SIka scores with a hook to the body.
SIka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hart avoids it.
Nice elbow from SIka.
Hart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics SIka uses from the top position.
SIka wants to get up but he can't break Hart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
SIka tries to stand but Hart is controlling from the bottom.
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SIka defends well.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIka tries to stand but Hart is controlling from the bottom.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SIka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paha SIka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SIka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
SIka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from SIka.
Hart misses with a body shot.
SIka throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
SIka misses with a body kick.
SIka misses with a kick to the body.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka blocks a jab.
Chad Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart misses with an uppercut. SIka saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from SIka as Hart shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha SIka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SIka, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha SIka!
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