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EFC2: Christmas Fight Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murska (ranked 4897 p4p, 4439 weight class) and Ispa Tank (ranked 189 p4p, 165 weight class). Ispa Murska could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ispa Tank's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Tank!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tank avoids the body shot from Murska.
A countering left hand to the body from Tank misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tank.
Tank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murska counters with a nice body shot.
Murska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tank works Murska's body with a nice hook.
Tank just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank misses with a shot to the body
and Murska counters with a nice body shot.
Tank lands a right hook to the body.
Tank scores with a shot to the body.
Murska throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands a nice hook to Murska's body. Murska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tank digs a good hook to Murska's body.
Murska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Murska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Murska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murska throws a body punch but Tank moves out of range.
Tank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murska with a body shot.
Murska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Murska.
Tank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Tank is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Tank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murska with a body shot.
Murska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murska is looking to wear down Tank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murska misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Murska.
Tank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank takes a swing at Murska's ribcage but misses.
Murska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murska punishes Tank's body with a nice straight punch.
Tank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tank takes a swing at Murska's ribcage but misses.
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.
Tank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murska throws a body punch but Tank moves out of range.
Murska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tank.
Murska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tank.
Murska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Murska misses
and Tank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tank misses with a jab to the body
and Murska counters with a nice body shot.
Murska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murska throws a body punch but Tank moves out of range.
Tank looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tank avoids the body shot from Murska.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that second round.
That's time! Murska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tank. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tank.
Tank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Tank is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank jabs Murska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Murska misses its target.
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Tank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
Murska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank swings for the body but Murska moves out of range.
Tank throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Tank misses.
Murska throws a body shot but no joy.
Tank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tank manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Tank throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Tank is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tank misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tank.
Tank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Tank.
Well Tank 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ispa Tank!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 4207 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Horacio Hornblower (ranked 442 p4p, 326 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower lands a jab to the head.
Name checks the leg kick.
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Name drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hornblower gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Name as Hornblower tries to tie him up.
Hornblower taking a breather.
Name can't get the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hornblower has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Name fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
Name throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Name is in Hornblower 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Name gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornblower wants to stand up but Name is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Name gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornblower striking off his back but it's not causing Name any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is controlling Name's posture.
Hornblower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Name looking to pass the guard.
Name sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hornblower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornblower trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornblower is trying to keep Name in close.
Name is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Name trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Name missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Name stays in close to Hornblower 's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hornblower dives on top into guard.
Name is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Name working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hornblower .
Hornblower trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Name is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hornblower defends well.
Hornblower is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hornblower is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hornblower is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Hornblower postures up in Name's guard and throws a big left but Name blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hornblower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Name is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Name looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Name has his foot on Hornblower 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hornblower works his way back into a safe position though.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hornblower lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hornblower drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hornblower seems to have locked his on tight now - Name screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hornblower , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Horacio Hornblower !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunt (ranked 4975 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Fin Tankki (ranked 396 p4p, 369 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fin Tankki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Tankki sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tankki tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Tankki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Tankki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tankki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Tankki moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Tankki with that takedown attempt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Tankki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Tankki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankki moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Tankki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Tankki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Tankki.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tankki as he jumps to the side.
Tankki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tankki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tankki wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Tankki gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Tankki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A control attempt from Hunt but he's now mounted!
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tankki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tankki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tankki controlling the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Tankki is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tankki's head.
Hunt is trying to control. Tankki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tankki tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Tankki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tankki is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tankki avoid being mounted?
Tankki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hunt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Tankki is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt working for a submission but Tankki is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Tankki tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Tankki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tankki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Tankki with that takedown attempt.
Tankki has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Tankki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Tankki as Hunt shoots in.
Tankki tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Tankki gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tankki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Tankki.
Tankki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt 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.
Hunt advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tankki defending well though.
Tankki trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is taking a breather. Tankki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tankki wants to sweep but Hunt has passed to side control!
Hunt tries to stand but Tankki is controlling his head.
Tankki is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Tankki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hunt looking to control but Tankki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tankki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tankki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from side mount.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tankki can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Tankki get back to his feet.
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Tankki wants a takedown but no success here.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Tankki.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Tankki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Tankki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tankki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tankki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tankki shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Tankki avoids it well and moves away.
Tankki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ispa Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tankki, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stalls.
Tankki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Tankki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tankki throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Tankki moves out of range easily.
Tankki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Tankki ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Tankki.
Tankki tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Tankki moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tankki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tankki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tankki throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Tankki with that takedown attempt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Tankki sprawls well.
Tankki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tankki as Hunt shoots in.
Tankki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Tankki gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Tankki is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Tankki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Tankki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tankki wants it to stay on the feet.
Tankki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tankki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tankki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tankki throws a lazy body kick
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt leaves Tankki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tankki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tankki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Tankki shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tankki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankki wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tankki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Tankki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Tankki, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Tankki against the cage but Tankki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fin Tankki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ispa Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Tankki gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Tankki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Hunt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loop Ee (ranked 5807 p4p, 4977 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 427 p4p, 398 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loop Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson misses with a few strikes there.
McGregson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregson throws an overhand right that lands on Ee's shoulder, as Ee tries to avoid the shot.
Ee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ee shoots in and drives through. McGregson sprawls well.
Ee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregson wants to control but Ee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ee.
McGregson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ee. Oh but McGregson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ee goes limp - he's gone! McGregson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack McGregson!
Jack McGregson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rj Bell (ranked 3712 p4p, 3511 weight class) and Abi Algiorno (ranked 397 p4p, 379 weight class). Abi Algiorno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell pulls Algiorno into guard.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Algiorno pushes his legs off easily.
Algiorno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Algiorno is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Algiorno tries to roll out but it's too tight and Algiorno has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 2975 p4p, 3625 weight class) and Pedro Barbosa (ranked 124 p4p, 143 weight class). Pedro Barbosa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan drops Barbosa with a beautiful combination! Barbosa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!
 Barbosa is rocked!
 It looks like Pedro Barbosa has been cut.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Donovan finish him?
Barbosa looks winded!
OH! Barbosa has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Donovan smells blood and charges in for the finish! Donovan unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Barbosa sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Donovan!
Dan Donovan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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