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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Harris jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris decides to stand back up.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harris keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Silva misses.
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.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva looks gassed!
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harris.
Harris looking for the choke from the back.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Harris is working for a rear naked choke. Silva is not defending it well and Harris has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Silva refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Silva's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith Jr has chosen Queen - We will rock you as his entrance music. Andrew Smith Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
A big right from Mustang misses.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Mustang avoids nicely.
Smith Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mustang slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Mustang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith Jr pinned against the cage. Smith Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Mustang throws a body kick.
Mustang defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Mustang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Mustang moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Mustang avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Andrew Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a nice strike.
Mustang defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Mustang's head but Mustang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Mustang ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Mustang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mustang's guard.
Mustang looking for a guillotine here but Smith Jr defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustang pulls his head out easily.
Smith Jr looks gassed!
Mustang maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mustang has cracked it and Smith Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mustang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mustang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu's entrance music is UFO - Doctor Doctor. A fine choice. Jyrska Velmu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu fails to land the takedown.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velmu.
Velmu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velmu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Velmu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Velmu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Velmu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velmu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Velmu swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velmu's guard.
Velmu has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velmu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Velmu looking for submissions off his back.
Velmu is breathing heavily.
Velmu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velmu is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velmu avoid being mounted?
Velmu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Velmu looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Velmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Velmu.
Velmu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velmu is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Velmu passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Velmu lands an elbow.
Velmu wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Velmu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velmu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Velmu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velmu.
Velmu drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Velmu off! Velmu jumps back into Silva's guard.
Velmu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Velmu lands some shots froms side control.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Velmu scoring with strikes.
Velmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Velmu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velmu's guard.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velmu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Velmu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velmu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Velmu extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Velmu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrska Velmu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dark knight (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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Intelligent |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, dark knight!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilburn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
knight shoots in for a takedown but Lilburn shows good takedown defense.
Lilburn slips a jab and a cross from knight.
knight throws a nice head kick!
Lilburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
knight loads up on a big right hand but Lilburn slips the punch.
Lilburn blocks a head kick by knight.
Lilburn feints and then cracks knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow knight down.
Lilburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by knight.
Lilburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as knight throws out the jab.
Lilburn throws a shot to the body.
knight looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lilburn pushes knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Lilburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lilburn as the two fighters clinch.
Lilburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down knight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lilburn.
Lilburn digs a right hand into knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on knight's gas tank.
Lilburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lilburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of knight backwards.
knight is trying to break the clinch but Lilburn has him pressed against the cage.
Lilburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt knight or not.
Lilburn is working knight over against the cage.
Lilburn lands with a light punch inside.
Lilburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lilburn - that landed with a thud.
knight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lilburn lands an elbow that stopped knight in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like dark knight has been cut.
Lilburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of knight backwards.
Nice body punch from Lilburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lilburn obliges.
Lilburn lands a hook that snaps the head of knight backwards.
Lilburn lands a body punch.
Lilburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lilburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lilburn landing knees to the body.
Lilburn crunches a lovely knee into knight's ribcage.
knight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lilburn pushes knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
knight is trying to break free.
knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section. knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lilburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lilburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Lilburn does it's job there.
Lilburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lilburn fakes the leg kick and cracks knight in the body.
knight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lilburn.
knight misses with a body shot.
knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lilburn but Lilburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lilburn!
Lilburn tries to clinch there but knight circles away.
knight thows a body shot but no joy.
knight tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands an overhand right.
Lilburn swings for the body but knight moves out of range.
knight has Lilburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Lilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lilburn lands an elbow that stopped knight in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Lilburn.
Nice body punch from Lilburn - that landed with a thud.
Lilburn lands with a light punch inside.
Lilburn presses knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
knight breaks the clinch.
Lilburn scores with a punch to the head.
dark knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
knight throws a leg kick but Lilburn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lilburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lilburn lands a nice looking body kick.
knight misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lilburn lands a jab to knight's midsection.
knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lilburn digs a good body shot into knight's ribs.
Lilburn punishes knight's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lilburn. Beautiful body shot.
knight fails with a takedown attempt.
John Lilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark knight.
knight throws a right hand that Lilburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lilburn also avoids with ease.
Lilburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lilburn scores with a hook to the body. knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lilburn connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lilburn.
knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilburn manages to avoid it.
Lilburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
knight tries to break the clinch but Lilburn is controlling the position.
Lilburn pushes knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lilburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lilburn lands an elbow just above knight 's eye.
Lilburn manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lilburn is looking to wear down knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
knight fails with a takedown attempt.
knight throws a sloppy head kick and Lilburn moves out of range easily.
Lilburn slips a straight right by knight.
Lilburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John Lilburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
knight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lilburn lands a nice hook to knight's body. knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lilburn lands with a nice body kick.
knight misses with an uppercut.
Lilburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lilburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lilburn scores with a kick to the body.
Lilburn scores with a jab to the body.
Lilburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Lilburn lets loose with a powerful body kick. knight will feel that in the morning.
Lilburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
knight throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lilburn throws a right and a left that knight avoids nicely.
knight misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Lilburn tenderised knight's leg. knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lilburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lilburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dark knight'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.
Nice jab there from Lilburn.
A punch combination from knight misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lilburn.
knight throws an overhand right that lands on Lilburn's shoulder, as Lilburn tries to avoid the shot.
knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Lilburn sprawls well. He's pushed knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lilburn works knight's body with a nice hook.
Lilburn scores with a crisp jab that stopped knight in his tracks.
Lilburn is looking to slow knight down with leg kicks.
knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lilburn scores with a spinning back kick!
Lilburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Lilburn.
Lilburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lilburn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lilburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lilburn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
knight walks into a stiff left hand from Lilburn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilburn scores with a body shot.
Lilburn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on knight if he has to take too many more of those.
Lilburn moves into range and clinches up with knight.
Lilburn scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lilburn.
knight is trying to break the clinch but Lilburn has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn lands an elbow inside that knight shrugs off.
Lilburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lilburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that knight can do to turn this around?
Lilburn gets through knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lilburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
knight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lilburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lilburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lilburn.
Lilburn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt knight.
knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lilburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lilburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilburn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lilburn has closed the distance and engaged knight in a clinch.
Lilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. knight won't want to take too many of those.
knight has had enough of the clinch but Lilburn keeps him there for the moment.
Lilburn has knight pressed against the cage, preventing knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lilburn lands a shot to the body.
Lilburn lands an elbow just above knight 's eye.
knight breaks from the clinch.
Lilburn blocks the body kick.
Lilburn lands a slapping body shot.
knight walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lilburn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lilburn lands with a nice body kick.
knight moves out of range of the body kick.
knight misses the jab.
Lilburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from knight.
Lilburn pushes knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Lilburn keeps control of knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
knight tries to break free but Lilburn pushes him back against the cage.
Lilburn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lilburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lilburn prevents knight from breaking the clinch.
Lilburn breaks the clinch.
dark knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Lilburn scores with a kick to the body.
knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lilburn misses with the combination.
knight's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and knight duly obliges.
knight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
knight moves out of range of the body kick from Lilburn.
Both fighters circling a little - Lilburn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lilburn.
knight swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from knight.
Crunch! Lilburn slams his shin into knight's torso.
Lilburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lilburn.
Nice shot lands for Lilburn.
knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lilburn leaves knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lilburn lands a nice hook to knight's body. knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lilburn. knight shrugs it off though.
John Lilburn is winning the standup battle so far.
knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lilburn lands with a good body shot.
Lilburn delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
knight darts in trying to clinch
and Lilburn counters with a good, hard body kick but knight shrugs it off.
knight misses with a wild combination.
Lilburn looks to land a combination. knight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lilburn.
Lilburn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to knight's calf.
Lilburn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
knight tries to land a body kick
and Lilburn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A punch combination from knight misses.
Lilburn cracks knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lilburn is looking to slow knight down with leg kicks.
Lilburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
knight has had enough of the clinch but Lilburn keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lilburn.
Lilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
knight tries to break free but Lilburn pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
knight can't break the clinch.
Lilburn lands an elbow that stopped knight in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lilburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on dark knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
knight misses with a double jab
and Lilburn counters with an outside leg kick.
Lilburn lands a front kick.
Lilburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lilburn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lilburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lilburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lilburn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lilburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lilburn darts in and clinches knight up against the cage.
Lilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite knight's efforts to push away.
Lilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
knight wants to break free but Lilburn has control.
Lilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. knight won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lilburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lilburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lilburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
knight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section. knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lilburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of knight backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lilburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt knight or not.
Lilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. knight won't want to take too many of those.
Lilburn gets through knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lilburn lands a knee to the body.
knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lilburn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lilburn connects with an inside leg kick.
knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lilburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lilburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Lilburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lilburn avoids a kick to the body.
Lilburn scores with a nice body kick.
knight fails with a takedown attempt.
knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lilburn.
Lilburn scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lilburn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lilburn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lilburn connects with a body shot.
knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
knight is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lilburn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for knight.
Lilburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Lilburn throws a shot to the body.
knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lilburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps knight thinking.
Lilburn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lilburn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lilburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from knight.
knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lilburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lilburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lilburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by knight.
knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lilburn closes the distance and clinches.
knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite knight's efforts to push away.
Lilburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite knight's efforts to push away.
knight misses with a punch to the body.
knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lilburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of knight backwards.
knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Lilburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
knight working hard to break the clinch.
Lilburn works on knight's body with a couple of short punches.
Lilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lilburn.
knight takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Lilburn.
Lilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite knight's efforts to push away.
knight wants to break free but Lilburn has control.
knight jumps guard but Lilburn stands there with knight around his waist. knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Lilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark knight.
knight is trying to break the clinch but Lilburn is controlling him.
knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lilburn lands an uppercut.
Lilburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John Lilburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lilburn lands an elbow that stopped knight in his tracks for a moment.
Lilburn lands a knee to the body.
Lilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
knight pulls Lilburn into guard.
Lilburn lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn wants to pass the guard but knight is keeping the position.
knight has his foot on Lilburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilburn works his way back into a safe position though.
Lilburn stopping the sweep attempt from knight.
Lilburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lilburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
knight wants to stand up but Lilburn is controlling him.
knight looking to control but Lilburn passes into half guard.
John Lilburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
knight is looking for a sweep. Lilburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lilburn working knight over with strikes.
dark knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lilburn is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lilburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lilburn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lilburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Biff Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biff Tannen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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22
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biff Tannen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen gets a clinch.
Tannen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peippo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peippo has Tannen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tannen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tannen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tannen has Peippo pressed against the cage, preventing Peippo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tannen misses with some punches.
Tannen digs a right hand into Peippo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peippo's gas tank.
Tannen pushes Peippo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tannen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tannen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peippo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tannen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tannen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peippo backwards.
Peippo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biff Tannen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Peippo.
Tannen gets underhooks to prevent Peippo's takedown attempt.
Tannen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tannen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peippo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peippo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tannen working aggressively here.
Peippo is trying to break free.
Tannen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tannen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tannen misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tannen as the two fighters clinch.
Tannen prevents a body shot from Peippo.
A hook to the body from Tannen.
Peippo looks gassed!
Tannen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peippo backwards.
Tannen lands a left hand.
Tannen working aggressively here.
Tannen prevents Peippo from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peippo.
Peippo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Tannen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tannen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tannen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tannen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tannen digs a right hand underneath Peippo's ribcage. Peippo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Tannen.
Tannen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tannen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peippos head.
Tannen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tannen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tannen lands a body punch.
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!
Tannen working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tannen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen pushes Peippo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tannen.
Tannen has a couple of punches blocked by Peippo.
Tannen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tannen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tannen lands a shot to the body.
Tannen working aggressively here.
Tannen throws a head punch that misses.
Tannen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tannen on the inside.
Tannen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tannen.
Tannen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peippo backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tannen.
Peippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tannen scores with a shot to the side of Peippo's head.
Tannen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peippo backwards.
Peippo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tannen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tannen lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen has a couple of punches blocked by Peippo.
Peippo can't find room to land a body shot as Tannen controls the action.
Peippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peippo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tannen throws a punch but it's blocked by Peippo.
Tannen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peippo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tannen lands a shoulder strike.
Tannen misses with the head strike.
Tannen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peippo backwards.
Tannen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peippo backwards.
Peippo wants a takedown.
Tannen swings wildly with an uppercut but Peippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peippo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Tannen.
Tannen swings wildly with an uppercut but Peippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tannen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo blocking some punches.
Tannen has a couple of punches blocked by Peippo.
Tannen pushes Peippo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peippo.
Peippo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tannen.
Tannen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peippo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tannen controls his hands.
Tannen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tannen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tannen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tannen has a couple of punches blocked by Peippo.
Tannen swings wildly with an uppercut but Peippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tannen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tannen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tannen working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tannen.
Tannen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peippo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Tannen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peippo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peippo feints and as Tannen raises his hands in defense, Peippo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peippo wants to control from the top but Tannen keeps moving.
Peippo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tannen wants to stand but Peippo is controlling the position.
Tannen keeping moving, preventing Peippo from controlling successfully.
Tannen has momentary wrist control but Peippo slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peippo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but Tannen is keeping the position.
Peippo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peippo wants to control from the top but Tannen keeps moving.
Tannen wants to stand and escape but Peippo is having none of it.
Peippo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peippo trying to control but Tannen is working from the bottom.
Peippo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tannen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Peippo distracts Tannen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tannen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peippo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tannen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tannen tries to clinch up.
Peippo misses with a looping left.
Peippo swings for the body but Tannen moves out of range.
Peippo dodges the punch combination from Tannen.
Tannen wants to clinch.
Peippo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peippo duly obliges.
Tannen tries to clinch up.
Tannen connects with a single shot there.
Tannen tries to clinch but Peippo is having none of it.
Tannen tries to clinch but Peippo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peippo. Tannen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tannen tries to close the distance and clinch but Peippo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biff Tannen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tannen tries to clinch but Peippo is having none of it.
Biff Tannen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peippo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peippo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peippo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Peippo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tannen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Peippo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kari Peippo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Valtamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jari Valtamo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustavo Nunes's chin.
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24
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Valtamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valtamo throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valtamo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Valtamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nunes.
Valtamo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valtamo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Valtamo.
Jari Valtamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valtamo but Valtamo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jari Valtamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Nunes.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valtamo's waist but Valtamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.
Valtamo stalks Nunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunes's face. Nunes staggers backwards, shaken.
Valtamo lands with a big left! Nunes is wobbled badly! Valtamo comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Nunes to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jari Valtamo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John AppleSkillett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Psa (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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25
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John AppleSkillett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Psa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AppleSkillett throws a looping overhand right but Psa ducks down to avoid it.
Psa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sam Psa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Psa.
Psa throws a sloppy head kick and AppleSkillett moves out of range easily.
AppleSkillett misses with a looping right.
Psa lands a head kick!
AppleSkillett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Psa moves away.
AppleSkillett throws a head kick but Psa moves out of range.
Psa throws a quick inside leg kick.
AppleSkillett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
AppleSkillett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Psa.
Psa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AppleSkillett.
Psa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Psa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John AppleSkillett has been cut.
AppleSkillett is trying to break the clinch but Psa has him pressed against the cage.
Psa scores with a shoulder strike.
AppleSkillett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
AppleSkillett 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.
Psa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
AppleSkillett lands with an uppercut that bounces Psa off the cage and back into rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Psa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Psa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
AppleSkillett lands a nice shot that snaps Psa's head back.
Psa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
AppleSkillett looks to score with a jab to the body but Psa is just out of range.
Psa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Psa lands a two punch combo.
Psa lands a leg kick that knocks AppleSkillett off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Psa finds it's target.
A big left from AppleSkillett misses.
Psa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on AppleSkillett. That did some damage!
Psa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Psa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Psa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Psa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Psa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Psa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by AppleSkillett.
Psa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on AppleSkillett if he has to take too many more of those.
AppleSkillett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
AppleSkillett is breathing heavily.
Psa has AppleSkillett up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Psa.
Psa drops AppleSkillett with a big knee straight up the middle! AppleSkillett is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
AppleSkillett is rocked!
Psa lands a brutal head kick. AppleSkillett looks out on his feet and Psa throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sam Psa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kreigmacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreigmacher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seek and Destroy by Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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167 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Kreigmacher!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreigmacher wants to slow Lemieux down by chopping away at his legs.
Kreigmacher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lemieux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Lemieux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kreigmacher.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreigmacher is just out of range.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Kreigmacher's head but Kreigmacher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kreigmacher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreigmacher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lemieux's sensitive parts.
Kreigmacher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kreigmacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Kreigmacher ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux lands a jab to Kreigmacher's midsection.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreigmacher manages to avoid it.
Kreigmacher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Kreigmacher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Kreigmacher is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lemieux blocks the leg kick.
Kreigmacher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Kreigmacher ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Kreigmacher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kreigmacher can pounce on him.
Lemieux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Lemieux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kreigmacher doesn't seem phased though.
Kreigmacher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Kreigmacher's head but Kreigmacher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreigmacher should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux.
Good work by Lemieux as he checks the leg kick.
Kreigmacher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreigmacher. Kreigmacher obviously looking to wear him down.
Kreigmacher misses with a low kick.
Lemieux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Kreigmacher.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kreigmacher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lemieux if he has to take too many more of those.
Lemieux tries to bum rush Kreigmacher with a series of wild strikes but Kreigmacher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kreigmacher.
Lemieux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kreigmacher scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kreigmacher.
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Kreigmacher misses with a head kick.
Kreigmacher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Kreigmacher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lemieux to score with a decent uppercut.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Kreigmacher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreigmacher misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands the left hand.
Kreigmacher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lemieux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kreigmacher connects with an inside leg kick.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lemieux checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreigmacher lands a high kick!
Kreigmacher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kreigmacher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 David Lemieux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kreigmacher throws a leg kick which misses Lemieux's front leg but catches the back leg as Lemieux tries to avoid it.
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Kreigmacher throws a nice head kick!
Kreigmacher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreigmacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreigmacher throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Kreigmacher moved out of range.
Kreigmacher misses with a body kick.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kreigmacher blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreigmacher circles away quickly and effectively.
Kreigmacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Lemieux does it's job there.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreigmacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Kreigmacher wants to land a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Kreigmacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kreigmacher!
Kreigmacher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
David Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Kreigmacher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kreigmacher dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreigmacher. Kreigmacher obviously looking to wear him down.
Kreigmacher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lemieux.
Kreigmacher throws a leg kick which misses Lemieux's front leg but catches the back leg as Lemieux tries to avoid it.
Kreigmacher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreigmacher has time to react.
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux scores with a nice strike.
Kreigmacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreigmacher. Kreigmacher obviously looking to wear him down.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemieux lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreigmacher doesn't seem bothered though.
Lemieux tests Kreigmacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreigmacher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemieux cracks Kreigmacher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kreigmacher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lemieux to score with a decent uppercut.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Lemieux with a hook.
Kreigmacher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreigmacher.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Kreigmacher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kreigmacher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreigmacher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lemieux to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreigmacher, right into the meat.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kreigmacher tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Kreigmacher slips the punch.
Kreigmacher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lemieux connects with a single shot there.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the head.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Lemieux fails to land with a series of punches.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lemieux. That snapped Kreigmacher's head back.
Kreigmacher moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Lemieux works the jab nicely.
Kreigmacher connects with an inside leg kick.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreigmacher is just out of range.
Lemieux with a hook.
Kreigmacher tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Kreigmacher moves out of range.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body.
Lemieux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kreigmacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kreigmacher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lemieux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux connects with a single shot there.
Kreigmacher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kreigmacher tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreigmacher blocks a jab.
Kreigmacher forces Lemieux back against the cage and clinches.
Kreigmacher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreigmacher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lemieux stalling in the clinch.
Lemieux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreigmacher pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lemieux effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Kreigmacher misses with a knee to the head.
Kreigmacher missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreigmacher letting Lemieux take a breather here.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreigmachers head.
Kreigmacher wants to stall.
Kreigmacher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux avoids a wild elbow strike from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher trying to land knees to the body.
Kreigmacher trying to land knees to the body.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemieux gets through Kreigmacher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kreigmacher tries to stall but Lemieux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kreigmacher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lemieux is defending well for now.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
Kreigmacher wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemieux won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lemieux managing to block the knees to the body from Kreigmacher.
Lemieux has Kreigmacher pressed against the cage.
Lemieux pushes Kreigmacher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemieux cracks Kreigmacher with a nice body shot.
Kreigmacher tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux slows down the pace here.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Kreigmacher throws knees to the body.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux stalls.
Kreigmacher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux pushes Kreigmacher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kreigmacher up against the cage.
Kreigmacher takes a shot to the head.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Kreigmacher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreigmacher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike from Kreigmacher.
Lemieux pushes Kreigmacher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher misses with a knee strike.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lemieux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lemieux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreigmacher throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemieux pushes Kreigmacher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Kreigmacher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Kreigmacher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreigmacher throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreigmacher lands a leg kick that knocks Lemieux off balance momentarily.
Lemieux takes a swing at Kreigmacher's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a jab-cross combination.
Kreigmacher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lemieux swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreigmacher.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux thuds his right hand into Kreigmacher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kreigmacher slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Kreigmacher dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Kreigmacher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lemieux scores with a three punch combo!
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Kreigmacher ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kreigmacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemieux is able to avoid easily.
Lemieux cracks Kreigmacher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreigmacher, right into the meat.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Lemieux connects with a crisp jab.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux sizes up Kreigmacher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreigmacher tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreigmacher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Kreigmacher tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Kreigmacher ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux scores with a nice head shot.
Kreigmacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreigmacher moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice combination there by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Kreigmacher.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreigmacher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreigmacher. Kreigmacher obviously looking to wear him down.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Kreigmacher slips the punch.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kreigmacher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Kreigmacher's head but Kreigmacher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kreigmacher staying out of range there.
Kreigmacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Kreigmacher tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreigmacher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Kreigmacher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux tries to bum rush Kreigmacher with a series of wild strikes but Kreigmacher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreigmacher dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Kreigmacher connects with a solid leg kick.
Kreigmacher lands a high kick!
Lemieux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kreigmacher in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux had his way with Sven Kreigmacher in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Lemieux. That snapped Kreigmacher's head back.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
A nice combination there by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Kreigmacher's shoulder, as Kreigmacher tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreigmacher. Kreigmacher obviously looking to wear him down.
Kreigmacher tries to clinch but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemieux throws a combination. Kreigmacher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreigmacher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemieux's head.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Kreigmacher wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Kreigmacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Nice defenses there by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher throws a leg kick that misses.
Lemieux throws a good cross that connects.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux lands an overhand right.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Kreigmacher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kreigmacher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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.
Lemieux thuds his right hand into Kreigmacher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kreigmacher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Kreigmacher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Kreigmacher.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Kreigmacher.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kreigmacher.
An inside leg kick from Kreigmacher misses.
Nice defenses there by Kreigmacher.
Lemieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kreigmacher on the side of the head.
Kreigmacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreigmacher, right into the meat.
Kreigmacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemieux will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kreigmacher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Kreigmacher ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Kreigmacher is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sven Kreigmacher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kreigmacher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kreigmacher throws a front kick aimed at Lemieux's knee but Lemieux avoids it well.
David Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux lands with a nice combination. Kreigmacher backs away looking to recover.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
Lemieux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kreigmacher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Lemieux tests Kreigmacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Lemieux both land. Nice combination.
Kreigmacher is rocked!
Lemieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kreigmacher on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lemieux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemieux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lemieux!
David Lemieux retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Separi Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirill Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Separi Seppo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Seppo circles away and keeps his distance.
Seppo missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seppo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kirill Fedorov has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fedorov.
Seppo stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Seppo circles away.
Fedorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seppo.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seppo.
Fedorov instigates a clinch.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Seppo holds him up against the cage and eventually Fedorov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Seppo won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seppo.
Fedorov jumps guard but Seppo stands there with Fedorov around his waist. Fedorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedorov pulls Seppo into guard.
Fedorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seppo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov has his foot on Seppo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seppo works his way back into a safe position though.
Fedorov is looking for a triangle but Seppo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seppo!
Seppo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fedorov misses with a head shot.
Seppo working to try and regain half guard.
Fedorov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Seppo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Seppo shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Seppo is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppo is trying to reverse the position but instead Fedorov has taken his back - oops!
Fedorov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Seppo has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Fedorov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Seppo taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Fedorov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kirill Fedorov!
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