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BS:H 12 - See Eye Eh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Ranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistar Parker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ranta throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker has Ranta up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ranta, pushing him back against the cage.
Ranta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ranta is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Ranta tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position.
Ranta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker controlling the action here for a moment.
Ranta manages to break the clinch.
Parker defending well as Ranta loads up on a big left hand.
Parker slips a straight right by Ranta.
Parker wants to clinch up but Ranta keeps it at a distance.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ranta's waist but Ranta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ranta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Tommy Ranta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Ranta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ranta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Ranta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Ranta with that takedown attempt.
Ranta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Ranta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ranta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ranta decides to stand and escape the position.
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Alistar Parker has been cut.
Parker misses with a takedown
and Ranta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Ranta sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker tries to clinch up but Ranta circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranta scores with a nice strike.
Ranta throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Ranta's corner calls for a 1-2. Ranta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Ranta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ranta swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Ranta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Ranta shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ranta blocks a head kick by Parker.
A telegraphed right hand from Ranta misses the target.
Ranta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ranta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Parker.
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Ranta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ranta tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ranta has his feet on Parker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ranta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ranta. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Ranta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ranta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Ranta persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Ranta.
Tommy Ranta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker throws a body kick the misses
and Ranta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parker is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranta tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Ranta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Ranta is trying to stand.
Parker wants to take a breather but Ranta is having none of it.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ranta is trying to defend but Parker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ranta sees it coming and defends easily.
Ranta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Ranta.
Ranta looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Alistar Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ranta counters with an outside leg kick.
Ranta tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker clinches but Ranta breaks the clinch
and Ranta counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Ranta counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ranta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tommy Ranta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Ranta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Ranta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker wants to clinch.
Ranta throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
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.
Ranta throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ranta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Parker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parker lands in his opponent's guard.
Ranta pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Parker is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ranta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ranta counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Ranta had a free shot at his head there.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ranta tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ranta to the ground. Ranta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ranta wants to sweep but no luck.
Ranta has his feet on Parker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ranta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Tommy Ranta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Ranta leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranta gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranta gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tommy Ranta is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Ranta.
Ranta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Ranta. That snapped Parker's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Ranta misses.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Ranta back into the cage.
Parker trying to control the position but instead, Ranta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parker into the cage.
Ranta is trying to force a seperation but Parker has the dominant position.
Ranta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch up
and Ranta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to clinch up but Ranta keeps it at a distance.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ranta.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Ranta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Ranta finds it's target.
Ranta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alistar Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranta misses with a few strikes there.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Ranta.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Ranta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Ranta sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker is looking to clinch but Ranta is avoiding it.
Ranta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ranta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranta breaks from the clinch.
Ranta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tommy Ranta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ranta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ranta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Ranta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmothy McNutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Vince DiCola. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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176 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmothy McNutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Ricester!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNutt as he jumps to the side.
Ricester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricester looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McNutt!
Ricester stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ricester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ricester changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McNutt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ricester decides to stand back up.
McNutt throws a series of punches but Ricester avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - McNutt scores with a four punch combination!
Ricester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricester shoots in for a takedown but McNutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Timmothy McNutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Ricester.
McNutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNutt throws a right and a left that Ricester avoids nicely.
Good shot there by McNutt.
Ricester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNutt as he jumps to the side.
Ricester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from McNutt.
McNutt misses with a double jab.
Toni Ricester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricester tries to stand and escape but McNutt actually recovers to full guard.
Ricester tries to stand but McNutt is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricester looks gassed!
Ricester is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ricester wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of McNutt's closed guard. He's half up but McNutt has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! McNutt pivots and extends the arm, Ricester falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by McNutt! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmothy McNutt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruno scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Bruno misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Bruno stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruno to the mat! Bruno manages to get full guard.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno is adopting a defensive guard.
Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bruno, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bruno thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno lands a big right hand that sends Kim crashing to the mat! Bruno stays standing though and waves Kim back to his feet!
Bruno lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kim can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bruno and Kim drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bruno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magne Bruno!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceino Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calabi Yau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yau has chosen . as his entrance music. Calabi Yau 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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190 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ceino Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calabi Yau!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rey moves away.
Rey misses with a wild combination.
Yau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yau thinking.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau misses with a shot to the body
and Rey counters with a stiff right hand.
Yau tries to clinch up but Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
Rey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yau sprawling to the canvas! Yau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rey finish him?!
Yau is rocked!
It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau tries to clinch up.
A jab from Rey misses.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rey swinging wildly here.
Rey scores with a jab to the body.
Yau looks to clinch
and Rey counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Yau to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ceino Rey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between joe white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daavid Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, joe white!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daavid Haapalainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
white tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haapalainen swivels and escapes.
joe white seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haapalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haapalainen connects with a jab.
Haapalainen misses with a wild combination.
white doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapalainen circles away.
white shoots in for a takedown but Haapalainen shows good takedown defense.
white is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haapalainen's half guard.
Haapalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haapalainen gets back to full guard.
Haapalainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haapalainen keeping moving, preventing white from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white wants to stand but Haapalainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haapalainen wants to stand up but white is controlling him.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but Haapalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
white looking to pass the guard.
white showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haapalainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but white uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
white is looking to take a break and control but Haapalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haapalainen is trying to control white's posture but white avoids it.
Haapalainen is pushing white's head away, looking to escape. white manages to hold on to the position though.
white really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haapalainen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
white wants to control but Haapalainen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite white's best efforts.
Haapalainen pushes white off looking to stand but white dives back in and keeps control.
white is looking to take a break and control but Haapalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
white moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Haapalainen.
white wants to control but Haapalainen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of joe white.
Haapalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haapalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from white.
Haapalainen connects with a single shot there.
It looks like joe white has been cut.
white tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
white clinches up with Haapalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
white tries to pull guard but Haapalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually white drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe white. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapalainen is pressed up against the cage. white has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haapalainen down to the mat. Haapalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haapalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haapalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from white, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daavid Haapalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on joe white's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from white. No joy for Haapalainen on that attempt.
white avoids a kick to the body.
white fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haapalainen avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Haapalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
white shoots for a takedown but Haapalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapalainen avoids the head kick by white.
Haapalainen tries to keep at a distance but white has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haapalainen jumps guard but white stands there with Haapalainen around his waist. Haapalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but white pulls him back up using the underhooks.
joe white has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daavid Haapalainen.
white is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haapalainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
white misses with a body punch.
white is trying to drag Haapalainen to the mat but Haapalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
white keeps control of Haapalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
white has Haapalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Haapalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
white escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
white doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haapalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haapalainen has a takedown stuffed.
Haapalainen misses with the combination.
Haapalainen misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from white, before circling back to the center of the mat.
white fails with a takedown attempt.
white is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joe white is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
white closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haapalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Haapalainen blocks a head kick by white.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haapalainen sprawls well. Haapalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. white gets slowly back to his feet.
white dives in and grabs Haapalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haapalainen pushes down on white's head and hops out.
Haapalainen looks to land a combination but white avoids it well.
Haapalainen works over white's head and body with a nice combination.
white clinches up with Haapalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Haapalainen wants a takedown.
white pulls guard effortlessly.
Haapalainen wanted to stand there but white had control of the position.
white controls Haapalainen momentarily but Haapalainen frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haapalainen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
white has his takedown stuffed
and Haapalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
white doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haapalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
white showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haapalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daavid Haapalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on joe white's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No joy there for Haapalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
white throws a series of punches but Haapalainen avoids them all with ease.
white dodges the punch combination from Haapalainen.
Haapalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haapalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
white tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haapalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daavid Haapalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haapalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haapalainen misses with a few strikes there.
white tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
white on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haapalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and white counters with a nice body shot.
white changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haapalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haapalainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of white.
Haapalainen is looking for a sweep.
white throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haapalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
white is looking to take a break and control but Haapalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
white is trying to ground and pound but Haapalainen uses the momentary lack of control by white to regain half guard.
white decides to stand and escape the position.
A left lands for Haapalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white checks the leg kick.
white wants to clinch.
white walks into a jab.
white shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
white looks to land a right hand but Haapalainen moved out of range.
Haapalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haapalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
white throws a head kick that Haapalainen semi-blocks.
white tries to clinch but Haapalainen moves away
and Haapalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen swinging wildly here.
white shoots in and bounces Haapalainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haapalainen is looking to stand up but white isn't so interested in that idea.
Haapalainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. white is aware though and is defending well.
white trying to control but Haapalainen is working from the bottom.
joe white has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daavid Haapalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haapalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daavid Haapalainen.
I've got Haapalainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daavid Haapalainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lillen Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lillen Eklund acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lillen Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund lands a front kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eklund wants to get back to his feet.
Eklund preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eklund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Eklund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eklund wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Eklund just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Eklund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Eklund lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eklund as he avoids it easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Eklund.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Eklund which made him look bad.
Eklund jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Eklund - just one landing.
It looks like Bryan Johnson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Eklund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eklund lands with a cross.
Eklund keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eklund lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Eklund stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eklund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eklund seems to be stalking Johnson here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Johnson drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lillen Eklund!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ainsley Clearly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thane Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Combichrist - Sent to Destroy. Ainsley Clearly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ainsley Clearly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thane Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clearly throws a hook but Ostergaard avoids it easily.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ostergaard.
It looks like Ainsley Clearly has been cut.
Clearly takes a swing at Ostergaard's ribcage but misses.
Ostergaard has a takedown stuffed.
Ostergaard drops Clearly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clearly looks back up at him and smiles so Ostergaard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clearly is rocked!
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!
Clearly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ostergaard.
Clearly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostergaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Clearly.
Clearly clinches with his opponent.
Ostergaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clearly throws a shot from downtown. Ostergaard moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ostergaard.
Ainsley Clearly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thane Ostergaard.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clearly throws a nice looking combination but Ostergaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostergaard misses with a two punch combination.
Ostergaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ostergaard, as that shot connected.
Ainsley Clearly's cut is getting worse.
Ainsley Clearly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostergaard slips a jab from Clearly.
Ostergaard shoots for a takedown but Clearly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clearly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clearly misses with a double jab.
Ostergaard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Clearly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ostergaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostergaard scores with a body shot.
Ostergaard drops Clearly with a beautiful combination! Clearly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ostergaard is looking for the KO!
Oh Clearly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clearly is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostergaard connects with a stiff jab that staggers Clearly - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thane Ostergaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Beginning of the End as his entrance music. Dave Collins 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson 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.
Collins trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Collins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
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.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Collins misses the jab.
Collins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Collins won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duane Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Jackson slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Jackson takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collins. Collins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Collins slips under a jab.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses the jab.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Collins throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Collins.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Collins misses.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Collins out cold! Collins corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duane Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnbjorn Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnbjorn Ulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ulfsson circles away.
Thron tries to land a leg kick but Ulfsson saw it coming and moves away.
Thron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ulfsson defends it nicely.
Thron avoids the head kick by Ulfsson.
Thron misses with a low kick.
Thron shoots for a takedown but Ulfsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miki Thron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulfsson scores with a leg kick.
Miki Thron 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.
Thron fails with a takedown attempt.
Thron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ulfsson pinned against the cage. Ulfsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thron has a takedown stuffed.
Thron scores a takedown into full mount!
Thron prevents Ulfsson from getting the reversal.
Ulfsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ulfsson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ulfsson regains half guard.
Thron seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson trying to control from the bottom.
Ulfsson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thron is staying active.
Thron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulfsson is trying is best to control the position here.
Thron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulfsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulfsson tries to kick Thron off but Thron keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Ulfsson does it's job there.
Thron fails with a takedown attempt.
Thron throws a shot to the body.
Thron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ulfsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ulfsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thron preventing the sweep.
Ulfsson wants to get back to his feet but Thron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thron throwing strikes but missing.
Ulfsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ulfsson keeping moving, preventing Thron from controlling successfully.
Thron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thron closes the distance and clinches up with Ulfsson, looking for a takedown. Thron pushes Ulfsson against the cage but Ulfsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ulfsson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miki Thron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thron slips a jab and a cross from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thron shoots in for a takedown but Ulfsson shows good takedown defense.
Thron shoots in and drives through. Ulfsson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miki Thron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulfsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulfsson jabs at Thron's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Ulfsson as Thron shoots in.
Thron fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ulfsson cracks Thron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ulfsson tries to avoid it but Thron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ulfsson to the ground. Ulfsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ulfsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulfsson pushes Thron away with a front kick.
Ulfsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ulfsson is fending him off so far but Thron persists. Nope, Ulfsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ulfsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ulfsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ulfsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thron avoids the body shot from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ulfsson.
Good leg kick by Ulfsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ulfsson misses with a head kick.
Ulfsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ulfsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulfsson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ulfsson - that will leave a mark!
Ulfsson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Ulfsson lands but Thron takes it in his stride.
Miki Thron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thron's calf.
Ulfsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulfsson throws a series of strikes that have Thron backpedaling.
Ulfsson feints and then cracks Thron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thron down.
Thron thows a leg kick but Ulfsson checks it
and Ulfsson counters with a low kick, right behind Thron 's knee.
Thron shoots and misses
and Ulfsson counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ulfsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ulfsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thron's knee momentarily.
Ulfsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thron's sensitive parts.
Thron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thron ducks right into an uppercut from Ulfsson.
Thron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulfsson but Ulfsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thron misses with a takedown
and Ulfsson counters with a low kick, right behind Thron 's knee.
Ulfsson misses with a wild body shot.
Thron avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Thron misses.
A good leg kick by Ulfsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Ulfsson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thron lands with a hook. Ulfsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ulfsson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miki Thron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulfsson throws a right hand that Thron ducks under and follows up with a left that Thron also avoids with ease.
Ulfsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thron rather than just go for the knockout.
Ulfsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ulfsson as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson throws a head kick that misses.
Thron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ulfsson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson gets caught flat footed, as Thron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thron trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulfsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulfsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thron postures up.
Thron trying to control but Ulfsson is working from the bottom.
Ulfsson wants to sweep here but Thron controlling him for the moment.
Ulfsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulfsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thron successfully pulls guard.
Thron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulfsson wants to stand but Thron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thron can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulfsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ulfsson wants to take a breather but Thron is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thron tries to get to full guard but Ulfsson has control of the leg.
Ulfsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Ulfsson wants to stand up but Thron manages to regain full guard.
Ulfsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thron is retaining full guard.
Ulfsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ulfsson circles away.
Thron misses with a takedown
and Ulfsson counters with a series of strikes. Thron will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ulfsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnbjorn Ulfsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Natonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes to the cage accompanied by Peukaloisen retket. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Natonni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holgersson tries to land a leg kick but Natonni saw it coming and moves away.
Holgersson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Natonni to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holgersson wants to stand up but Natonni is controlling him.
Natonni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natonni wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Natonni wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position.
Holgersson wants to stand up but Natonni is controlling him.
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.
Natonni stays in close to Holgersson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Holgersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Natonni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holgersson circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Holgersson.
Holgersson scores with a nice strike.
Natonni has a takedown stuffed.
Natonni has a takedown stuffed.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Natonni checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson cracks Natonni with a good jab.
Holgersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holgersson scores with a leg kick.
Natonni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holgersson.
Natonni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Natonni in particular looking to stall.
Natonni is stalling here. Holgersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Natonni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holgersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Natonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Natonni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holgersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Natonni has time to react.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Natonni keeps it at a distance.
Holgersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Natonni.
Holgersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Holgersson. No joy for Natonni on that attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Holgersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holgersson is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natonni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holgersson throws a wild body kick that Natonni sees coming a mile off.
Natonni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holgersson tries to avoid it but Natonni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holgersson to the ground. Holgersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Natonni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holgersson - the referee stops the clock and Natonni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holgersson. Natonni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Natonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Holgersson tries to sprawl out of it but Natonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holgersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natonni is breathing heavily.
Holgersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Natonni's calf.
Holgersson is looking to chop away at Natonni's legs.
Natonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a leg kick.
Natonni moves forwards but Holgersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Natonni blocks a low kick nicely.
Natonni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holgersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Natonni somewhat.
Natonni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that misses.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson pushes Natonni off and gets back to his feet.
Holgersson lands an overhand right.
Natonni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgersson is fending him off so far but Natonni persists. Nope, Holgersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Natonni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Natonni blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natonni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Natonni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Natonni shoots in and drives through. Holgersson sprawls well.
Nils Holgersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Holgersson stuffs the takedown.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holgersson scores with a leg kick.
Natonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holgersson throws a push kick but Natonni slaps the foot to one side.
Natonni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgersson is fending him off so far but Natonni persists. Nope, Holgersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Natonni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Natonni slips a jab and a cross from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Natonni moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holgersson but Holgersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Natonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Natonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Natonni down.
Natonni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natonni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Natonni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holgersson's waist but Holgersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Natonni off to one side.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Natonni blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holgersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nils Holgersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natonni blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Natonni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natonni avoids a kick to the body.
Holgersson misses with a head kick.
Holgersson wants to slow Natonni down by chopping away at his legs.
Natonni moves out of range as Holgersson throws a body kick.
Holgersson instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holgersson is working Natonni over against the cage.
Natonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holgersson breaks from the clinch.
Holgersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Natonni's head backwards.
Natonni shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Holgersson misses its intended target.
Holgersson swings for the body but Natonni moves out of range.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
Natonni dives in and grabs Holgersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holgersson pushes down on Natonni's head and hops out.
Natonni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Natonni.
Natonni shoots in and drives through. Holgersson sprawls well.
Holgersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holgersson is looking to slow Natonni down with leg kicks.
Holgersson lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Natonni down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natonni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holgersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Holgersson slams his shin into Natonni's torso.
Natonni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but Natonni avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Natonni.
Holgersson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Natonni takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holgersson sprawls well. Holgersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Natonni gets slowly back to his feet.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Natonni moves out of range easily.
Natonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Holgersson tries to work over Natonni's front leg with a kick but Natonni checks it.
Natonni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natonni shoots in but Holgersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holgersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Natonni avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holgersson throws a head kick but Natonni moves out of range.
Natonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Holgersson tries to sprawl out of it but Natonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holgersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holgersson, right into the meat.
Natonni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Holgersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Natonni shoots in.
Holgersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holgersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holgersson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Natonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holgersson moves in looking to clinch but Natonni pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Holgersson.
Natonni moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natonni.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Natonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Natonni down.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Natonni can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson lands a head kick. Natonni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Natonni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holgersson throws a nice head kick!
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natonni.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holgersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Natonni's head.
Holgersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Natonni's sensitive parts.
Holgersson throws a head kick that half lands.
Holgersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Natonni dives in and grabs Holgersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holgersson pushes down on Natonni's head and hops out.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natonni.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Holgersson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson had his way with Paul Natonni in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holgersson works the jab nicely.
Natonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holgersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natonni.
Holgersson tries to land a leg kick but Natonni saw it coming and moves away.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson shows good takedown defense.
Holgersson throws a wild body kick that Natonni sees coming a mile off.
Natonni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holgersson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holgersson tries to clinch but Natonni moves out of range.
Holgersson tries to clinch up but Natonni circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Holgersson. No joy for Natonni on that attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Natonni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Natonni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Natonni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holgersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holgersson is looking to slow Natonni down with leg kicks.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holgersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natonni circles away quickly and effectively.
Natonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Holgersson tries to sprawl out of it but Natonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holgersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natonni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Holgersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holgersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holgersson wants it to stay on the feet.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natonni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holgersson. Holgersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Natonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Natonni.
Holgersson connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natonni shoots for a takedown but Holgersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Natonni down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Holgersson scores with a spinning back kick!
Holgersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holgersson connects with a looping right hand.
Natonni fails to land the takedown.
Holgersson lands with a kick to the temple. Natonni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Natonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson catches Natonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crunch! Holgersson slams his shin into Natonni's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson scores with a nice body kick.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holgersson!
Natonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holgersson lands with a nice body kick.
Paul Natonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holgersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgersson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson is the new featherweight champion!
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