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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sidebar (ranked 2429 p4p, 3170 weight class) and Bautista Laguna (ranked 315 p4p, 410 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bautista Laguna!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidebar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sidebar.
Laguna throws a lazy right hand but Sidebar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laguna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidebar.
Sidebar throws a lazy body kick
and Laguna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sidebar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laguna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laguna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laguna clinches with his opponent.
Sidebar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laguna after a bit of a struggle.
Laguna is trying to pull guard but Sidebar has him pressed against the cage.
Laguna pushes Sidebar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sidebar misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laguna.
Laguna prevents the takedown attempt.
Sidebar misses with a punch to the body.
Sidebar fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Sidebar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sidebar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna is working Sidebar over against the cage.
Sidebar can't find room to land a body shot as Laguna controls the action.
Sidebar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laguna lands a shoulder strike.
Laguna lands with a light punch inside.
Sidebar is looking to control Laguna's arms but Laguna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sidebar has his back to the cage.
Sidebar stalling in the clinch but Laguna improves position.
Sidebar can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sidebar seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Laguna is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sidebar misses with some punches.
A short right from Laguna on the inside.
Sidebar tries to throw a body punch but Laguna avoids it by throwing Sidebar back against the cage.
Sidebar tries a body shot but Laguna blocks it.
Laguna scores with a shot to the side of Sidebar's head.
Laguna prevents a body shot from Sidebar.
Sidebar is trying to maintain a safe position but Laguna gets an underhook and turns Sidebar into the cage.
Sidebar has Laguna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laguna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sidebar is trying to stall.
Sidebar tries to throw a body punch but Laguna avoids it by throwing Sidebar back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laguna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sidebar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laguna looking to control.
Laguna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sidebar defends well.
Laguna is looking for a triangle but Sidebar pushes his legs off easily.
Sidebar postures up.
Sidebar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidebar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laguna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Laguna wants to control but Sidebar postures up.
Sidebar scoring with punches and elbows.
Sidebar trying to control the action but Laguna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sidebar grinds an elbow into Laguna's temple.
Laguna struggling a bit here.
Laguna is looking for a sweep.
Sidebar working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sidebar has hold of Laguna's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laguna seems comfortable defending it but Sidebar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laguna is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laguna is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sidebar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Sidebar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Shaw (ranked 24729 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Paul Tank (ranked 221 p4p, 169 weight class). Dan Shaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tank!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw is looking for a counter combo.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tank defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Tank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tank regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Tank won't let him.
Tank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaw wants to get up but he can't break Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Tank is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank has a closed guard, preventing Shaw from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Tank sprawls well.
Dan Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Tank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tank counters with a leg kick.
Tank stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
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.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tank's waist but Tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tank scores with a nice body kick.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank misses with a head kick.
Shaw moves out of range as Tank throws a body kick.
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw tries to counter with a takedown but Tank is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tank.
Tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Tank counters with a body kick.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tank.
Tank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Tank connects with a solid leg kick.
Tank throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Tank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tank.
As Tank tries to get set, Shaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Tank manages to avoid the attempt.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tank pinned against the cage. Tank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Tank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tank.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Tank.
Tank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Tank tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Shaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank misses with a head kick.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Tank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tank delivers a nice body kick.
Tank lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tank.
Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul Tank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaw will feel that in the morning.
Tank throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Tank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tank looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Tank lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tank. That's going to slow Shaw down.
Tank keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank lands with a nice body kick.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tank.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tank. Shaw shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tank throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tank swivels and escapes.
Tank flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Tank with a nice calf kick.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tank - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank misses with a body kick.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Tank sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tank throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tank.
Tank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tank. Tank obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tank connects with a high kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Tank, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Tank against the cage but Tank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tank fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Tank is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tank throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.
Tank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tank defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tank wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tank manages to circle out of the way.
Dan Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tank 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Tank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soap Aandn (ranked 24658 p4p, 4683 weight class) and Tim Donaldson (ranked 517 p4p, 379 weight class). The key to victory for Soap Aandn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soap Aandn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Donaldson !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson gets caught napping as Aandn dives in and scores a takedown. Donaldson manages to retain guard.
Aandn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Donaldson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aandn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aandn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donaldson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aandn defends it easily.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Aandn from controlling successfully.
Aandn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donaldson looking for subs off his back but Aandn has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson tries to get to full guard but Aandn has control of the leg.
Aandn is looking to take a break and control but Donaldson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aandn wants to stand up but Donaldson is controlling the position.
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back.
Donaldson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aandn pulls his head out easily.
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.
Donaldson is trying to control but Aandn passes into side control!
Donaldson tries to improve position but can't.
Donaldson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aandn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Donaldson is looking to control Aandn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donaldson avoid being mounted?
Donaldson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donaldson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aandn wants to work for an arm triangle but Donaldson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aandn is looking for a kimura here.
Donaldson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donaldson looking for a guillotine here but Aandn defends easily.
Donaldson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donaldson wants to control the position but Aandn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aandn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donaldson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donaldson is looking to improve his position.
Donaldson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donaldson is trying to maintain the position but Aandn is very close to passing his half guard.
Aandn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donaldson is trying to control but Aandn manages to pass to mount!
Donaldson tries to reverse the position but Aandn maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Soap Aandn 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.
Donaldson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aandn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Donaldson is staying active underneath Aandn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donaldson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donaldson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aandn defends it easily.
Aandn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aandn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donaldson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donaldson looking for a guillotine here but Aandn defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aandn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aandn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donaldson looking for a guillotine here but Aandn defends easily.
Donaldson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aandn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Aandn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aandn wants to stand but Donaldson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Donaldson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aandn has picked Donaldson up and slammed him! Donaldson can't keep hold of the triangle and Aandn manages to pass to side control!
Soap Aandn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donaldson looks to move to half guard but instead Aandn has passed into mount! Damn!
Aandn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donaldson wants to hold on but Aandn pushes him away.
Donaldson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Donaldson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aandn lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aandn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Donaldson to take his back!
Aandn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Donaldson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donaldson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donaldson is desperately trying to improve his position but Aandn has a good base and remains in mount.
Donaldson regains half guard.
Donaldson is breathing heavily.
Donaldson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson actively working from the bottom here.
Aandn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Donaldson controls his leg.
Donaldson actively working from the bottom here.
Donaldson has hold of Aandn's hands but Aandn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donaldson is looking to improve his position.
Donaldson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aandn pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaldson is looking to control Aandn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donaldson avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soap Aandn dominated that second round.
That's time! Aandn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Donaldson misses with an uppercut
and Aandn counters with a left and a right that stings Donaldson .
Aandn feints and as Donaldson raises his hands in defense, Aandn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donaldson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aandn defends it easily.
Donaldson working for a triangle but Aandn defends it easily.
Donaldson is trying to control the position but Aandn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson wants to improve his position but instead Aandn has moved into half guard.
Donaldson trying to hold on to Aandn's head to control him but Aandn postures up.
Donaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aandn passes into side control!
Donaldson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aandn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donaldson keeps working.
Aandn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Aandn wants to control but Donaldson is keeping him busy.
Aandn is working for a submission of some sort.
Donaldson works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Aandn wants to control from the top but Donaldson keeps moving.
Donaldson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Donaldson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
Donaldson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aandn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aandn pulls Donaldson in to control the position.
Aandn keeping moving, preventing Donaldson from controlling successfully.
Donaldson 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson trying to control but Aandn is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aandn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donaldson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aandn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donaldson has managed to get both his arms back between Aandn's legs - danger averted.
Donaldson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aandn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aandn has escaped and now he's on top!
Donaldson is looking for a triangle here but Aandn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Soap Aandn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is looking for a sweep.
Aandn trying to control the action but Donaldson is working from the bottom.
Donaldson looks to move to half guard but instead Aandn has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aandn content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soap Aandn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aandn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soap Aandn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jay (ranked 3524 p4p, 3314 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 439 p4p, 419 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuroda moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuroda 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.
Kuroda throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay drops Kuroda with a nice combination! Jay dives into Kuroda's guard, looking to finish!
 It looks like Daizen Kuroda has been cut.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Kuroda blocks nicely.
Jay is sitting in close to Kuroda's body. Kuroda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jay is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jay is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuroda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daizen Kuroda!
Daizen Kuroda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gman Writ (ranked 2731 p4p, 4178 weight class) and Phol Murhaa (ranked 109 p4p, 165 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gman Writ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Writ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Murhaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Writ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Writ clinches.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Writ fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Writ is defended easily by Murhaa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gman Writ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Writ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Writ off to one side.
Writ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Writ moves into the clinch successfully.
Writ breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Writ fails with the takedown.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Writ with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Writ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Writ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Writ scrambles back to his feet.
Writ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Writ has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Writ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murhaa's efforts to push away.
Writ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murhaa's efforts to push away.
Murhaa avoiding damage as Writ throws knees to the body.
Writ just leaning against Murhaa, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Writ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Writ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murhaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Writ fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Writ. Writ gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Writ does no damage.
Writ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Writ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
Writ rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Murhaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Writ has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Writ's ribcage. Writ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Writ is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Murhaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Writ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Writs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Writ shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhaa tries to sprawl out of it but Writ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Writ wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Writ thinking.
Gman Writ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Writ dives in and grabs Murhaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murhaa pushes down on Writ's head and hops out.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Writ avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Writ shoots in.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gman Writ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Writ. Writ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phol Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa lands a big right hand that sends Writ crashing to the mat! Murhaa stays standing though and waves Writ back to his feet!
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!
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
 Writ is rocked!
Murhaa connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Writ to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Murhaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phol Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 21368 p4p, 3288 weight class) and Billy Kimber (ranked 734 p4p, 416 weight class). No Name has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Name has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Name swings for the body but Kimber moves out of range.
Kimber keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Name.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Name is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Name is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimber defends it well.
Name seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name stalling.
Name working the head and body with strikes.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom.
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Name is working for a kimura but Kimber is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimber is trying to control but can't.
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.
Kimber wants to improve his position but Name is controlling well.
Kimber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Name had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimber defends it easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Name wants to sweep here but Kimber controlling him for the moment.
Kimber trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Name throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimber trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Name is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Name keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
Name has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Name looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Name escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Name is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Name dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kimber throws a big shot that misses.
Kimber slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimber throws a right hand that Name ducks under and follows up with a left that Name also avoids with ease.
Kimber misses with a wild body shot.
Name lands with a cross.
Name moves away from the strike by Kimber.
Name tries to counter with a takedown but Kimber is quick to defend against it.
Name misses with a hook.
Kimber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimber enables Name to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Kimber is looking for a triangle but Name pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Name accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Name's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Name wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
Name is really struggling to control Kimber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimber has his feet on Name's thighs here. He's pushed Name off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Name screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Post fight, an emotional Billy Kimber said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Kraven (ranked 4074 p4p, 5933 weight class) and JJ Moss (ranked 498 p4p, 631 weight class). JJ Moss told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss shoots in and gets a takedown into Kraven's guard.
Moss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraven is retaining full guard.
Moss drops back looking for a leg! Kraven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraven manages to kick Moss off! Moss jumps back into Kraven's guard.
Moss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kraven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraven looking for a guillotine here but Moss defends easily.
Kraven looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Moss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kraven's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss stays in close to Kraven's body and controls the position.
Kraven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.
Moss passes into half guard.
Moss is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kraven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moss pulls his head out easily.
Moss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss wants to free his trapped foot but Kraven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraven trying to control here.
Kraven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kraven has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kraven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraven working a defensive guard here.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kraven keeps moving.
Kraven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraven keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Kraven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraven looking for a guillotine here but Moss defends easily.
Kraven working a defensive guard here.
Moss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moss has passed into half guard!
Moss is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Moss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kraven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraven shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraven moves away from the strike by Moss.
Moss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moss tries to sprawl but Kraven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kraven stops Moss from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moss defends it well.
Moss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moss tries to hold on but Kraven pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moss has worked his arm free - good work by Moss!
Moss holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Moss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kraven off and has taken his back!
Kraven tries to roll but Moss sticks to his back.
Moss is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraven defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
JJ Moss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss avoiding Kraven 's attempts to control his hands.
Kraven is in bad spot here.
Moss doesn't have the hooks in and Kraven manages to turn into his guard.
Moss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kraven wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moss misses with some punches.
Kraven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraven fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiz Kraven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraven looks for a takedown but Moss sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss missing with a left hand there. Kraven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Moss. Those never looked like landing.
Kraven moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moss.
Moss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kraven regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kraven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moss postures up in Kraven's guard and throws a big left but Kraven blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Moss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kraven manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moss's best efforts.
Kraven is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kraven tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Kraven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven is looking to improve his position.
Kraven looking for submissions off his back.
Moss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraven actively working from the bottom here.
Kraven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moss's back!
Kraven is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moss is defending well though. Kraven let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moss is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kraven gets his way!
Moss rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moss is looking to escape.
Moss trying to control but Kraven postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kraven is thwarting Moss's attempts to control the position.
Kraven trying to control from half guard but Moss is working away.
Moss is trying to get back to full guard.
Moss is refusing to be controlled, as Kraven sits in half guard.
Moss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moss keeping full guard, as Kraven tries to pass.
Moss looking for a guillotine here but Kraven defends easily.
Kraven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiz Kraven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JJ Moss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Moss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moss 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Moss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aranchai Kiatpatarphan (ranked 3540 p4p, 4697 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 331 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiatpatarphan jabs at McGregson's body.
McGregson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiatpatarphan.
McGregson misses with a right hand
letting Kiatpatarphan counter with a right hand.
McGregson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregson misses with a takedown
enabling Kiatpatarphan to counter with a crisp jab.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.
McGregson wants to clinch.
Kiatpatarphan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a body shot.
Jack McGregson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiatpatarphan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregson walks into a straight right hand from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregson. That did some damage!
McGregson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiatpatarphan counters with an outside leg kick.
McGregson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregson tries for a takedown but Kiatpatarphan circles away easily
and Kiatpatarphan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregson looks winded!
Kiatpatarphan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiatpatarphan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kiatpatarphan lands a right hook to the body.
McGregson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiatpatarphan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiatpatarphan slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kiatpatarphan delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McGregson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kiatpatarphan and McGregson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kiatpatarphan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Lawrence (ranked 4425 p4p, 5781 weight class) and Lue Randle (ranked 510 p4p, 600 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugene Lawrence !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lue Randle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Randle sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence gets caught napping as Randle dives in and scores a takedown. Lawrence manages to retain guard.
Lawrence has momentary wrist control but Randle slips an elbow through the middle.
Randle works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Randle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lawrence has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Randle is looking to defend but Lawrence has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Randle! Lawrence pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Randle taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Eugene Lawrence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 5984 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Ispa Hunt (ranked 456 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eagle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eagle misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eagle on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eagle walks into a jab.
 It looks like The Eagle has been cut.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Eagle.
Eagle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eagle closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ispa Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eagle.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eagle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eagle 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.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eagle shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eagle throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eagle misses with a straight right.
The Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eagle misses with a wild body shot.
Eagle has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hunt.
Eagle throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Eagle avoids it with no problem.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Eagle moves out of range.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eagle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A combination from Eagle does no damage.
Eagle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eagle.
Eagle throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Eagle getting side control.
Eagle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Eagle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eagle wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eagle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Eagle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eagle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eagle looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eagle's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Hunt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt wants to stand but Eagle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eagle 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.
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eagle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Eagle up and slammed him! Eagle can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Eagle.
Eagle throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Eagle misses.
Eagle throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Eagle throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eagle misses with a body shot.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eagle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Eagle drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Eagle's body.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Eagle knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eagle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eagle shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eagle fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eagle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eagle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Eagle! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Hunt!
Ispa Hunt is the new featherweight champion!
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