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CEC 109 : The Real Deal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danihh Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisten Kunkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Danihh Kamarainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Danihh Kamarainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danihh Kamarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amisten Kunkku!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarainen swings for the body but Kunkku moves out of range.
Donk. Kunkku catches Kamarainen right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Danihh Kamarainen has been cut.
Kamarainen misses with a few strikes there.
Kunkku misses with a head kick.
Kunkku wants to clinch up but Kamarainen keeps it at a distance.
Kamarainen throws a series of punches but Kunkku moves out of range.
Kunkku scores with a jab to the body.
Kamarainen is breathing heavily.
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!
Kunkku cracks Kamarainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kamarainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kunkku finish him?
Kunkku closes the distance and clinches.
Kunkku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kunkku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kunkku slowing the pace effectively.
Kunkku prevents Kamarainen from breaking the clinch.
Kunkku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kunkku drops Kamarainen with a big left hand! Kamarainen is injured, injured bad! Kunkku jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amisten Kunkku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Plumpman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beltran has chosen Big Poppa as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Plumpman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumpman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plumpman.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plumpman.
Plumpman moves out of range as Beltran throws a body kick.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Plumpman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beltran to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plumpman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Plumpman misses with the combination.
Plumpman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plumpman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Plumpman scores with a jab.
Plumpman avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plumpman finds it's way round the side to connect with Beltran's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plumpman on the side of the head.
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Beltran avoids them all with ease.
Beltran swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Plumpman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plumpman rather than just go for the knockout.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plumpman with a jab.
Plumpman misses with a two punch combination.
Beltran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plumpman.
Beltran tries to bum rush Plumpman with a series of wild strikes but Plumpman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plumpman wants to get back to full guard.
Beltran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beltran avoids the attempt from Plumpman to control.
Plumpman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plumpman is surviving well by controlling Beltran's body position as best he can.
Plumpman working to try and regain half guard.
Beltran goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Plumpman is on top in guard.
Beltran looks gassed!
Plumpman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Plumpman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beltran is proving hard to escape from.
Plumpman advances to half guard.
Beltran is looking to improve his position.
Plumpman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plumpman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beltran is looking to control Plumpman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beltran avoid being mounted?
Beltran trying to get back to full guard but Plumpman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Plumpman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plumpman.
Danga de danga de dang - Plumpman scores with a four punch combination!
Plumpman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Plumpman.
Beltran scores a takedown into full mount!
Beltran avoids the attempt from Plumpman to control.
Plumpman working to try and regain half guard.
Plumpman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Plumpman is desperately trying to improve his position but Beltran has a good base and remains in mount.
Beltran misses with a head shot.
Plumpman is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plumpman really wants to buck Beltran off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Beltran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Plumpman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plumpman connects with a nice looking jab.
Plumpman thows a body shot but no joy.
Beltran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Plumpman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plumpman slips a straight right by Beltran.
Beltran moves out of range as Plumpman strikes.
Kalle Plumpman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Plumpman both land. Nice combination.
Plumpman slaps away a takedown attempt from Beltran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown. Plumpman tries to sprawl out of it but Beltran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plumpman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plumpman lands a left and a right that send Beltran crashing to the mat, dazed. Plumpman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Max Beltran has been cut.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plumpman sends Beltran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Plumpman is motioning to the referee to let Beltran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plumpman throws an overhand right that has Beltran reeling! Plumpman follows up with more punches and Beltran is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Plumpman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Not Afraid. Nahasapimapetilan Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bollylove. Fernando Torres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr's chin.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it.
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torres checks the leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Torres. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr knocks Torres to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Fernando Torres has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The strikes coming from Nahasapimapetilan Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Torres defending against the ground and pound.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nahasapimapetilan Jr to the ground. Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Torres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Nahasapimapetilan Jr defends it.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps working.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres throws a strike but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a head kick.
Torres shoots for a takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt - Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres controlling the action here.
Torres wants to control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Torres.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres is looking to advance position but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Torres wants to control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres avoids a strike by Nahasapimapetilan Jr and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nahasapimapetilan Jr's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Torres's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick but Torres moved away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Torres looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is avoiding damage well.
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nahasapimapetilan Jr's legs.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres swings around for an armbar but Nahasapimapetilan Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nahasapimapetilan Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres shoots in and drives through. Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has managed to clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torres up against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torres tries to clinch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves away
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to pull guard but Nahasapimapetilan Jr won't allow it.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres clinches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernando Torres's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters by clinching up.
Torres tries for a takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get underhooks.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Torres misses with the body kick
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Torres darts in trying to clinch
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Torres steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That one must have hurt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Torres shoots and misses
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fernando Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Torres is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Torres tries for a takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away easily
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has Torres pressed against the cage.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands an elbow just above Torres 's eye.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands an elbow inside.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nahasapimapetilan Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice elbow.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nahasapimapetilan Jr down to the mat. Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr cracks the inside of Torres's front leg.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nahasapimapetilan Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hantunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hantunen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Religion - American Jesus. Mikko Hantunen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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219 lbs
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224 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hantunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantunen lands the left hand.
Hantunen looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Junior misses with an uppercut. Hantunen saw that one coming.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hantunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Hantunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Hantunen throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hantunen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Hantunen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hantunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hantunen tries to clinch up.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantunen misses with a low kick as Junior jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior scores a takedown into full mount!
Hantunen tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Hantunen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Junior looking to ground and pound but Hantunen is blocking nicely.
Hantunen wants to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Junior.
Hantunen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hantunen working to try and regain half guard.
Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hantunen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hantunen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior wants to sweep here but Hantunen controlling him for the moment.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Hantunen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hantunen is looking for a triangle here but Junior uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Junior lands some shots froms side control.
Hantunen holding on.
Hantunen looks to move to half guard but instead Junior has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Hantunen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Junior.
No joy there for Hantunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hantunen throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior misses with a body shot
and Hantunen counters with a three punch combo that has Junior backing up. Junior nods at Hantunen to acknowledge the strikes.
Hantunen is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Hantunen moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior scores with a jab. Hantunen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hantunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Hantunen.
Hantunen is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Mikko Hantunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hantunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Hantunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Hantunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hantunen.
Hantunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikko Hantunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior cracks a nice hook into Hantunen's ribs.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Hantunen is just out of range.
Hantunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hantunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junior cracks Hantunen with an open hand slap.
Hantunen avoids the body shot from Junior.
Hantunen misses with a low kick.
Hantunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Hantunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Hantunen's head but Hantunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Hantunen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hantunen tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Hantunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hantunen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikko Hantunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hantunen moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Hantunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Junior thows a huge punch but Hantunen dodges it nicely.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Hantunen defends the submission attempt.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Hantunen is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hantunen counters with an outside leg kick.
Hantunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Hantunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hantunen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hantunen scores with the left hand. Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
Hantunen wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hantunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hantunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantunen looks to land a combination. Junior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hantunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hantunen.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior cracks a nice hook into Hantunen's ribs.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hantunen tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Hantunen misses with a few strikes there.
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hantunen manages to avoid it.
Junior works Hantunen's body with a nice hook.
Mikko Hantunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hantunen counters with a left and a right that stings Junior.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Hantunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hantunen swinging wildly here.
Hantunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Junior working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hantunen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior forces his way into half guard.
Hantunen gets back to full guard.
Junior with a nice head shot there.
Hantunen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen wants to get back to full guard.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hantunen is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hantunen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Hantunen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Hantunen is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jones Junior.
I've got Junior winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Junior!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilmari Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovits comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Odorants - This Night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sergei Ivanovits will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmari Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovits tries to clinch up.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivanovits wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits avoids the body shot from Laine.
Ivanovits scores with a leg kick.
Ivanovits doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Ivanovits doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Ivanovits drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovits pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ivanovits is looking to control Laine's arms but Laine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanovits has his back to the cage.
Ivanovits lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Ivanovits pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanovits scores a nice knee to the body.
Laine is breathing heavily.
Ivanovits gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ilmari Laine has been cut.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovits's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovits obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Ivanovits lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanovits wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovits fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovits thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
Ivanovits moves into the clinch.
Laine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivanovits prevents it.
Ivanovits breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ivanovits.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ivanovits lands a left and a right that send Laine crashing to the mat, dazed. Ivanovits thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ilmari Laine's cut is getting worse.
Ivanovits cracks Laine with a left hook right on the temple and Laine goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ivanovits lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Laine is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Ivanovits!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Vanhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhala comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Religion - Generator. Ari Vanhala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Vanhala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uros looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhala is just out of range.
Uros tries to bum rush Vanhala with a series of wild strikes but Vanhala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhala throws a jab when Uros was well out of range.
Vanhala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uros misses with a body shot.
Uros throws a series of punches but Vanhala moves out of range.
Vanhala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanhala.
Uros misses with a body shot.
Uros throws a nice looking combination but Vanhala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uros leaves Vanhala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uros swings for the body but Vanhala moves out of range.
A slow jab from Uros misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Uros both land. Nice combination.
Uros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhala.
A swing and a miss from Vanhala.
Uros throws a series of punches but Vanhala moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanhala misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Uros.
Uros throws a right and a left that Vanhala avoids nicely.
Vanhala ducks under a wild hook from Uros.
Uros misses with a wild combination.
Uros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhala manages to avoid it.
Vanhala ducks under a wild hook from Uros.
Vanhala looks to score with a jab to the body but Uros is just out of range.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uros was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uros throws a series of punches but Vanhala avoids them all with ease.
Uros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanhala misses with a straight right.
Vanhala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanhala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uros manages to avoid it.
Uros throws out a loose jab but Vanhala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uros misses with a wild combination.
Vanhala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vanhala somewhat.
Vanhala slips a jab and a cross from Uros.
Uros thuds a left hand into Vanhala's body.
Uros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vanhala ducks under a wild hook from Uros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanhala.
Uros throws a right hand that Vanhala ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanhala also avoids with ease.
Vanhala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanhala throws a shot from downtown. Uros moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Uros scores with a four punch combination!
Uros throws a body punch but Vanhala moves out of range.
Uros misses with a combination
and Vanhala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Uros thows a body shot but no joy.
Vanhala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uros thows a body shot but no joy.
Uros misses with a double jab
and Vanhala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros digs a good hook to Vanhala's body.
Vanhala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanhala moves away.
Uros lands a body shot.
Uros misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanhala throws an overhand right that lands on Uros's shoulder, as Uros tries to avoid the shot.
Uros throws out a loose jab but Vanhala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Uros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Vanhala misses.
Uros digs a good hook to Vanhala's body.
Vanhala slips a jab and a cross from Uros.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uros throws a combination that misses
and Vanhala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uros misses with a double jab.
Vanhala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Uros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uros takes a swing at Vanhala's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Vanhala.
Uros fails to land with a series of punches.
Uros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vanhala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uros scores with a three punch combo!
Vanhala moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanhala slips a jab and a cross from Uros.
Vanhala takes a swing at Uros's ribcage but misses.
Vanhala misses with a hook. Uros ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Vanhala misses.
Uros stuns Vanhala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vanhala throws a right hand that Uros ducks under and follows up with a left that Uros also avoids with ease.
Alfa Uros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanhala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vanhala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vanhala somewhat.
Uros misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uros.
Vanhala throws a lazy right hand but Uros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanhala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanhala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uros swings for the body but Vanhala moves out of range.
Vanhala slips under a jab from Uros.
A swing and a miss from Vanhala.
Vanhala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uros swivels and escapes.
Uros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanhala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanhala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanhala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhala manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanhala as he connects with a hook.
Vanhala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uros was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhala.
Uros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uros misses with an uppercut.
Vanhala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uros tries to bum rush Vanhala with a series of wild strikes but Vanhala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Uros.
Uros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanhala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uros misses with a body punch
and Vanhala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vanhala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros scores with the left hand. Vanhala knows he should have avoided that one.
Uros throws a sloppy head kick and Vanhala moves out of range easily.
Vanhala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vanhala rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Vanhala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uros misses the shot to the body.
Vanhala loads up on a big right hand but Uros slips the punch.
Uros slips under a jab from Vanhala.
Vanhala just misses with a punch to the body.
Uros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanhala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanhala dodges the punch combination from Uros.
Vanhala misses with a takedown attempt - Uros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Vanhala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uros is fending him off so far but Vanhala persists. Nope, Uros circles away and we're back to standing.
Alfa Uros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanhala counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanhala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uros avoids it really well and circles away.
Uros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanhala counters with a nice uppercut.
Uros swinging wildly here.
Uros throws a right hand that Vanhala ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanhala also avoids with ease.
Uros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uros misses with a body kick.
Uros digs a good hook to Vanhala's body.
Uros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanhala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanhala misses with a straight left.
Uros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Vanhala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Vanhala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanhala was well out of range. Poor timing from Uros.
Uros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uros throws a sloppy body shot
and Vanhala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanhala scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhala swinging wildly here.
Vanhala throws the left hand but Uros avoids the punch easily.
Uros throws a combination that misses
and Vanhala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Uros misses.
Vanhala throws a shot from downtown. Uros moves away and avoids it.
Uros takes a swing at Vanhala's ribcage but misses.
Vanhala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uros manages to avoid it.
Vanhala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Uros misses.
Uros swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vanhala to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vanhala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanhala misses with a looping right.
Uros swinging wildly here.
Uros works Vanhala's body with a nice hook.
Vanhala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uros looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhala is just out of range.
Uros throws a big shot that misses.
Uros scores with a jab.
Uros misses with a double jab.
Vanhala moves out of range as Uros strikes.
Uros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uros throws a right hand that Vanhala ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanhala also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanhala counters with a nice uppercut.
Uros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vanhala on the side of the head.
Uros throws a series of punches but Vanhala moves out of range.
Uros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhala.
Uros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanhala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uros misses with a combination
and Vanhala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanhala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhala. Uros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alfa Uros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanhala misses with a looping right.
Uros tries to bum rush Vanhala with a series of wild strikes but Vanhala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uros misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala moves out of range as Uros strikes.
Uros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Uros misses
and Vanhala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Uros.
Uros misses with a body shot.
Vanhala stalks Uros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uros's face. Uros staggers backwards, shaken.
Uros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uros throws a body punch but Vanhala moves out of range.
Uros ducks under a wild hook from Vanhala.
Uros throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Uros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uros misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Uros both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Uros misses.
Uros misses with a combination
and Vanhala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uros lands a jab-cross combination.
Uros misses with a hook to the body
and Vanhala counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanhala cracks Uros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vanhala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uros looks to land a combination. Vanhala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhala misses with an uppercut. Uros saw that one coming.
Uros scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhala misses the jab.
Uros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanhala moves away.
Uros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alfa Uros.
Well Uros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alfa Uros!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Ramis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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213 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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222 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Ramis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramis misses with a wild body shot.
Ramis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramis looks to land a combination but Niinivaara avoids it well.
Ramis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara ducks under a wild hook from Ramis.
Niinivaara throws a shot from downtown. Ramis moves away and avoids it.
Ramis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niinivaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramis.
Ramis looks to throw the jab but Niinivaara is out of range.
Ramis takes a swing at Niinivaara's ribcage but misses.
Niinivaara throws a hook but Ramis blocks it.
Ramis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niinivaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinivaara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramis takes one to the side of the head.
Niinivaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramis misses with a straight left.
Niinivaara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramis. That one must have hurt.
Ramis swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramis dips to his left and cracks Niinivaara with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramis misses with an uppercut.
Ramis misses with an uppercut. Niinivaara saw that one coming.
Niinivaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramis.
Niinivaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niinivaara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramis.
Ramis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niinivaara misses with a double jab
and Ramis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramis drops Niinivaara with a huge uppercut! Niinivaara drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ramis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Ramis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupponen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SMC Hoodrats. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Rupponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petri Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupponen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pikkarainen is out of range.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rupponen as he avoids it easily.
Pikkarainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rupponen swivels and escapes.
Rupponen lands with a nice combination. Pikkarainen backs away looking to recover.
Rupponen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Niko Rupponen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petri Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen throws a combination that misses
and Rupponen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pikkarainen won't be happy with that.
Rupponen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pikkarainen looking for a sweep but Rupponen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Rupponen.
Rupponen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rupponen wants to control the pace but Pikkarainen is squirming around nicely.
Rupponen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rupponen 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.
Rupponen wants to control the pace but Pikkarainen is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen is looking to improve his position but Rupponen isn't that keen on the idea.
Rupponen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupponen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rupponen working for a guillotine from mount but Pikkarainen is in no mood to give up.
Rupponen scoring with strikes but Pikkarainen is staying in there.
Rupponen avoids the attempt from Pikkarainen to control.
Pikkarainen is looking to get to half guard.
Pikkarainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rupponen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rupponen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pikkarainen working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pikkarainen wants to hold on but Rupponen pushes him away.
Pikkarainen tries to buck Rupponen off but he can't manage it.
Rupponen controlling the pace for now.
Rupponen tries to control but Pikkarainen wriggling away.
Rupponen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pikkarainen is working to get back to half guard.
Pikkarainen trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pikkarainen looks gassed!
Rupponen unloading with bombs!
Pikkarainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pikkarainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rupponen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pikkarainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rupponen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rupponen trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Rupponen connects with a couple of short punches.
Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Rupponen postures up and lands a big shot to Pikkarainen's brow.
Pikkarainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pikkarainen looking for a guillotine here but Rupponen defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pikkarainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rupponen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pikkarainen tries to move into range but Rupponen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pikkarainen misses with a combination
and Rupponen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pikkarainen's guard.
Rupponen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rupponen shoots in and bounces Pikkarainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Pikkarainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rupponen defends well.
Rupponen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rupponen won't allow Pikkarainen to get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rupponen controls the pace.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Rupponen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rupponen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rupponen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rupponen lands a couple of digs.
Rupponen wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Pikkarainen wants to stand up but Rupponen is controlling him.
Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupponen trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rupponen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pikkarainen did well to prevent Rupponen getting side control.
Rupponen slows the pace down in half guard.
Rupponen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pikkarainen!
Pikkarainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rupponen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pikkarainen really wants to buck Rupponen off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen working to try and regain half guard.
Pikkarainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rupponen. What's that going to do exactly?
Pikkarainen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rupponen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rupponen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pikkarainen is trying to stand.
Rupponen with good strikes from the mount here!
Rupponen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pikkarainen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pikkarainen shrugs it off.
Rupponen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pikkarainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Pikkarainen is working to get back to half guard.
Pikkarainen gets back to half guard.
Pikkarainen pushes Rupponen off looking to stand but Rupponen dives back in and keeps control.
Pikkarainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pikkarainen is staying active underneath Rupponen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pikkarainen is looking to control Rupponen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pikkarainen avoid being mounted?
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep. Rupponen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rupponen drops an elbow to the side of Pikkarainen's head.
Rupponen trying to control the action but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rupponen pulls his head out easily.
Rupponen working Pikkarainen over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rupponen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rupponen lands a couple of digs.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pikkarainen is looking for a triangle but Rupponen pushes his legs off easily.
Rupponen landing with the ground and pound.
Rupponen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rupponen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikkarainen has his foot on Rupponen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rupponen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Rupponen controlling from the top position.
Rupponen landing with the ground and pound.
Rupponen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rupponen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pikkarainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rupponen has managed to get both his arms back between Pikkarainen's legs - danger averted.
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.
Rupponen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rupponen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pikkarainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rupponen has managed to get both his arms back between Pikkarainen's legs - danger averted.
Pikkarainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rupponen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Rupponen.
Rupponen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pikkarainen misses with a takedown
and Rupponen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pikkarainen's guard.
Rupponen trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rupponen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rupponen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rupponen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pikkarainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pikkarainen wriggles free and stands up.
Rupponen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rupponen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pikkarainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niko Rupponen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Pikkarainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rupponen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rupponen wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Niko Rupponen.
Pikkarainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rupponen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Rupponen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rupponen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Rupponen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuggy Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malmsteen has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen - Rise up as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Malmsteen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuggy Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard dives in and grabs Malmsteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malmsteen pushes down on Bard's head and hops out.
Bard shoots in for a double leg but Malmsteen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malmsteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuggy Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malmsteen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malmsteen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malmsteen wants to stand but Bard has his arm trapped.
Malmsteen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen stuns Bard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malmsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malmsteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malmsteen scores with a three punch combo!
Malmsteen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malmsteen has an active guard here but Bard has managed to pass into half guard.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malmsteen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard is looking to take a break and control but Malmsteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malmsteen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malmsteen.
Bard thows a big elbow that misses.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Bard won't allow Malmsteen to get back to his feet.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Malmsteen is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malmsteen slips a straight right by Bard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Malmsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Malmsteen throws a nice looking combination but Bard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bard misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen shoots in for a takedown but Bard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malmsteen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malmsteen misses with a wild combination.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Malmsteen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Malmsteen duly obliges.
Malmsteen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malmsteen.
Malmsteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bard rather than just go for the knockout.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malmsteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malmsteen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bard momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Malmsteen finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bard.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bard is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
Malmsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malmsteen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malmsteen trying to mount his opponent but Bard defends it.
Bard wants to get back to full guard but Malmsteen has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malmsteen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bard takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Malmsteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bard throws a looping overhand right but Malmsteen ducks down to avoid it.
Bard throws a lazy right hand but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malmsteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Malmsteen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malmsteen misses with a two punch combination.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Bard.
Malmsteen scores with a shot to the body.
Malmsteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bard misses its intended target.
Malmsteen misses with a double jab.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Bard dives in and grabs Malmsteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malmsteen pushes down on Bard's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Malmsteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malmsteen misses with a two punch combination.
Malmsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bard.
Malmsteen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Bard.
Malmsteen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bard did well to prevent Malmsteen getting side control.
Bard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malmsteen slips nicely into half guard.
Malmsteen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Malmsteen throws a right and a left that Bard avoids nicely.
Bard has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a right and a left that Bard avoids nicely.
Bard throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a few strikes there.
Malmsteen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Malmsteen does no damage.
Malmsteen misses with a few strikes there.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuggy Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malmsteen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt.
Malmsteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard wants to control but Malmsteen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bard is pressing down on Malmsteen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malmsteen has gone for a leg lock! Bard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malmsteen's guard.
Malmsteen is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Bard stopping the sweep attempt from Malmsteen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malmsteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malmsteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bard stopping the sweep attempt from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen trying to keep a closed guard but Bard is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malmsteen momentarily.
Bard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Malmsteen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Malmsteen both land. Nice combination.
Bard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bard tries to bum rush Malmsteen with a series of wild strikes but Malmsteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Bard.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malmsteen lands with a right hand.
Malmsteen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
Bard swats away the attempt to clinch by Malmsteen.
Bard misses with a body shot
and Malmsteen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malmsteen lands a two punch combo.
Malmsteen's corner calls for a 1-2. Malmsteen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bard misses with a hook.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malmsteen tries to bum rush Bard with a series of wild strikes but Bard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malmsteen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malmsteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malmsteen advances to full mount.
Bard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bard tries to get out of the position.
Malmsteen working for a submission but Bard is keeping him at bay.
Bard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to control but Bard wriggling away.
Bard is looking to improve his position but Malmsteen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bard is looking to escape.
Malmsteen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malmsteen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Bard's ribcage but misses.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Malmsteen.
Bard misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Malmsteen there.
Bard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bard has hold of one of Malmsteen's legs. Malmsteen is fighting the takedown attempt but Bard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Malmsteen pushes Bard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Malmsteen is trying to escape the mount.
Bard with the ground and pound from mount.
Chuggy Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard avoids the attempt from Malmsteen to control.
Bard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Malmsteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Malmsteen and Bard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bard swings around for an armbar but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malmsteen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malmsteen trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Malmsteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malmsteen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Malmsteen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska has chosen GWB -rap as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yrjo Puska!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard throws a looping overhand right but Puska ducks down to avoid it.
Puska moves out of range as Maynard strikes.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maynard misses with a wild combination.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Puska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
Maynard throws a hook to the side of Puska's head but Puska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puska. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Maynard.
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Puska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Puska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maynard scores with a jab. Puska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puska throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Puska throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maynard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maynard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puska lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard defending well as Puska loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puska counters with a stiff right hand.
Puska misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard throws a low kick but Puska avoids it.
Puska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Puska persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puska throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily.
Maynard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puska takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Puska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puska. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Puska coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Puska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puska.
Puska thuds his right hand into Maynard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maynard throws a push kick but Puska slaps the foot to one side.
Maynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Puska blocks the low kick.
Puska throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Puska moves away and avoids it.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puska throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Puska blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Puska does it's job there.
Puska works the jab nicely.
Puska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Puska misses.
Maynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Puska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Puska misses the target.
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 Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
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.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Puska blocks the leg kick.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puska was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Nice shot by Maynard.
Puska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maynard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maynard.
Puska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puska checks a leg kick.
Puska misses the body punch
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Puska 's knee.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puska.
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puska.
Maynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puska is out of range.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puska looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Puska.
Maynard throws a hook but Puska blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maynard.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Puska loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard misses with a hook to the body
and Puska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puska feints and as Maynard raises his hands in defense, Puska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Puska controlling him for the moment.
Maynard trying to control the position.
Puska wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puska is one step ahead there.
Puska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maynard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maynard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maynard!
Puska is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Puska is keen to just control but Maynard is a slippery customer.
Maynard tries to roll over but Puska keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puska is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maynard sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maynard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puska has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puska's guard.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maynard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Puska's legs - danger averted.
Puska is breathing heavily.
Maynard stays in close to Puska's body and controls the position.
Maynard passes Puska's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puska is staying active underneath Maynard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puska is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puska misses with a hook to the body
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puska is out of range.
Maynard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maynard blocks a jab.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puska checks a low kick from Maynard.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Puska is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Puska blocks the leg kick.
Puska cracks Maynard with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Puska misses.
Maynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard tries a low kick but Puska avoids it.
Puska thuds his right hand into Maynard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puska looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puska.
Puska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maynard, as that shot connected.
Maynard slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska misses with a jab to the body
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard digs a good hook to Puska's body.
A big left from Maynard misses.
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puska.
Maynard is looking to score with low kicks.
Maynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puska lands with an uppercut that bounces Maynard off the cage and back into rage.
Puska lands an overhand right.
Puska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Puska.
A jab from Puska misses.
A shot to the body from Puska misses
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard moves out of range as Puska strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard with a jab.
Maynard misses with a leg kick
and Puska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard tries to bum rush Puska with a series of wild strikes but Puska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puska avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target.
Maynard fakes the leg kick and cracks Puska in the body.
Puska throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard throws a hook but Puska avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Maynard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puska scores with a three punch combo!
Puska misses with a body shot
and Maynard counters with a good low kick that Puska was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Maynard.
Puska throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maynard counters with a nice body shot.
Puska checks a leg kick.
Puska tries to clinch
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puska checks a low kick from Maynard.
Puska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maynard.
Puska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Puska's ribs.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Puska looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Puska staying out of range there.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puska.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maynard takes one on the button.
Puska lands with a straight right. Maynard didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard misses with a hook. Puska ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Puska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maynard slips a straight right by Puska.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Puska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puska's calf.
Puska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maynard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puska was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Puska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Puska shoots in.
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puska lands a lovely overhand right.
Puska checks the leg kick.
Maynard misses with a few strikes there.
Puska jabs Maynard right on the nose. Maynard blinks but takes it well.
Puska wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maynard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Puska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Puska.
A telegraphed right hand from Maynard misses the target.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Puska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard.
Maynard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puska misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puska throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maynard thuds a left hand into Puska's body.
Maynard throws a right hand that Puska ducks under and follows up with a left that Puska also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Puska misses with a hook to the body
and Maynard counters with a right hand to the body.
Maynard misses with a low kick as Puska jumps back.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maynard lands a jab.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard misses with a hook. Puska ducked under it nicely.
Maynard misses with the combination.
Puska throws a hook to the side of Maynard's head but Maynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard swings for the body but Puska moves out of range.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Puska checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puska.
Maynard throws a leg kick
and Puska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maynard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puska looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Puska misses with a hook.
Puska defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maynard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puska digs a good body shot into Maynard's ribs.
Maynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puska misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
Puska cracks Maynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard walks into a straight right hand from Puska.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puska manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Maynard misses with a jab to the body
and Puska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puska is looking to clinch.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Puska moved away.
Puska misses with a double jab
and Puska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puska.
Puska checks a leg kick nicely.
Puska defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Yrjo Puska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Maynard misses with a hook. Puska ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Maynard misses.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puska off to one side.
Puska misses the jab.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Puska.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Puska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puska throws a jab when Maynard was well out of range.
Puska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maynard clobbers Puska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puska misses with a hook. Maynard ducked under it nicely.
Puska closes the distance and clinches.
Puska effectively controlling the action here.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard's elbow.
Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maynard misses with a body punch.
Puska blocks a body shot from Maynard.
Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puska can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Puska has Maynard pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puska stalling in the clinch but Maynard improves position.
Puska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Puska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puska misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Maynard.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Puska lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard blocking some punches.
Puska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard's elbow.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage.
A short right from Puska.
Puska throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yrjo Puska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard retains his middleweight title!
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