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NFC 67 Itaniemi vs Koski 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Koskinen (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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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen shoots in and bounces Koskinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juutilainen passes into half guard.
Koskinen trying to control but Juutilainen postures up.
Koskinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juutilainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juutilainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koskinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koskinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koskinen holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Koskinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juutilainen's guard.
Koskinen wanted to stand there but Juutilainen had control of the position.
Koskinen stands up and waves to Juutilainen to follow him.
Juutilainen stalks Koskinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koskinen's face. Koskinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Koskinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juutilainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juutilainen clinches up against the cage.
Koskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juutilainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koskinen is pressed up against the cage. Juutilainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koskinen down to the mat. Koskinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Juutilainen shoots in but Koskinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koskinen throws a nice looking combination but Juutilainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Koskinen misses with a double jab.
Juutilainen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juutilainen dodges the punch combination from Koskinen.
Juutilainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juutilainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juutilainen checks the leg kick.
Koskinen stuffs the takedown.
Koskinen lands a right hook to the body.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koskinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juutilainen fails to land the takedown.
Koskinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koskinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen slips a jab and a cross from Koskinen.
Koskinen lunges at Juutilainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juutilainen's hand.
Juutilainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Juutilainen is rocked!
Koskinen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Juutilainen's head, knocking him out cold! Koskinen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Koskinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needadis Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupunen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Needadis Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Shepard. No joy for Rupunen on that attempt.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rupunen.
Shepard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shepard is pressed up against the cage. Rupunen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shepard down to the mat. Shepard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rupunen catches Shepard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shepard throws and low kick but Rupunen moves out of range easily.
Shepard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rupunen.
Shepard drives through and clinches with Rupunen against the cage.
Shepard connects with a knee to the head.
Shepard is stalling here.
Rupunen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shepard is trying to keep an underhook but Rupunen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rupunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rupunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rupunen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rupunen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen is trying to control the action in half guard but Shepard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rupunen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shepard reverses the position - he's now on top in Rupunen's guard.
Rupunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepard defends well.
Rupunen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shepard defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shepard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rupunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rupunen pulls Shepard in close to prevent any damage.
Rupunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Rupunen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rupunen, up you get!
Shepard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shepard forces Rupunen back against the cage and clinches.
Shepard lands a nice knee to the body.
Rupunen looks gassed!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but Rupunen blocks it.
Shepard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rupunen's efforts to push away.
Shepard lands a good knee to the midsection. Rupunen won't want to take too many of those.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but Rupunen blocks it.
Rupunen can't get the takedown.
Needadis Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Rupunen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shepard can't fight it off and eventually Rupunen manages to take the fight to the floor. Shepard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rupunen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shepard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shepard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shepard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shepard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shepard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rupunen swinging wildly here.
Rupunen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rupunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shepard pinned against the cage. Shepard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Needadis Shepard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shepard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rupunen. That did some damage!
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shepard as he jumps to the side.
Shepard drives through and clinches with Rupunen against the cage.
Shepard landing knees to the body.
Rupunen tries for a takedown but Shepard manages to get underhooks.
Rupunen takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
Shepard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shepard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shepard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shepard looking to throw knees to the head but Rupunen is blocking nicely.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rupunen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shepard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Needadis Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Shepard looking to throw knees to the head but Rupunen is blocking nicely.
Rupunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Needadis Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rupunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shepard is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard scoring well with a low kick there.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense.
Shepard scores with a leg kick.
Shepard doesn't manage to clinch there - Rupunen circles away.
Rupunen throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rupunen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shepard wants to clinch.
Rupunen misses with a double jab.
Rupunen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rupunen is pressing down on Shepard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shepard is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen trying to control the action but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Rupunen stops Shepard from getting back to his feet.
Rupunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rupunen with the ground and pound but Shepard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shepard wants to stand and escape but Rupunen is having none of it.
Rupunen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rupunen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shepard.
Rupunen wants to clinch
and Shepard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shepard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rupunen will feel that in the morning.
Miksu Rupunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rupunen misses with a double jab.
Rupunen shoots in but Shepard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rupunen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shepard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rupunen somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shepard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shepard thows a body kick. Rupunen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shepard throws a nice head kick!
Shepard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rupunen's head.
Rupunen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shepard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rupunen somewhat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shepard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shepard looking to slow down the pace here.
Needadis Shepard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shepard effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Needadis Shepard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Shepard forces Rupunen back against the cage and clinches.
Rupunen wants a takedown but no success here.
Rupunen has Shepard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shepard lands a nice knee to the body.
Rupunen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shepard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Needadis Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Shepard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rupunen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Shepard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard stalling the fight.
Shepard misses with a knee to the head.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but Rupunen blocks with his arms.
Shepard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rupunen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shepard prevents it.
Shepard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rupunen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shepard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shepard trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rupunen looking for a takedown.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Shepard is pressed up against the cage. Rupunen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shepard down to the mat. Shepard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shepard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shepard's waist but Shepard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rupunen off to one side.
Shepard closes the distance and pushes Rupunen back into the cage.
Rupunen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shepard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rupunen goes for a takedown attempt but Shepard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shepard wants to clinch up but Rupunen keeps it at a distance.
Needadis Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepard. That's going to slow Rupunen down.
Shepard scores with a leg kick.
Rupunen shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepard sprawls well. He's pushed Rupunen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shepard throws a head kick that Rupunen semi-blocks.
Shepard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shepard.
Shepard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rupunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rupunen scores a takedown into full mount!
Shepard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rupunen can do to turn this around?
Rupunen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shepard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shepard and Rupunen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rupunen taking a break here but Shepard is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rupunen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shepard won't allow Rupunen to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rupunen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rupunen is working for a submission of some sort.
Miksu Rupunen 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.
Shepard is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Needadis Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Needadis Shepard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). North comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Fucking Hostile. Paul Baller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baller blocks an elbow strike from North.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
Baller blocks an elbow strike from North.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baller wants a takedown.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baller takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Paul Baller has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by North.
A nice glancing elbow lands by North.
Baller takes an elbow to the forehead.
North throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from North.
Baller tries to break free but North pushes him back against the cage.
Baller dodges an elbow strike from North.
Baller avoids a wild elbow strike from North.
Baller has had enough of the clinch but North keeps him there for the moment.
North gets underhooks to prevent Baller's takedown attempt.
Baller avoids a wild elbow strike from North.
North lands a nice elbow.
North pushes off an throws an elbow but Baller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baller blocks an elbow strike from North.
North lands an elbow inside that Baller shrugs off.
That has opened up Paul Baller's cut even more.
Baller goes for a takedown in the clinch but North prevents it.
Peter North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller dodges an elbow strike from North.
Baller blocks the elbow strike.
Baller avoids a wild elbow strike from North.
Baller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baller blocks an elbow strike from North.
North misses with an elbow strike.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baller blocks the elbow strike.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
North stops a takedown attempt from Baller.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baller's brow.
North lands a damaging elbow.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
Baller blocks the elbow strike.
Baller tries for a takedown but North manages to get underhooks.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
North misses with an elbow over the top.
North comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Paul Baller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baller blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, North throws an elbow but misses.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baller is working for takedown but North is calmly controlling the position for now.
North lands a nice elbow.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baller avoids the elbow strike from North, against the cage.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
Baller blocks an elbow strike.
Baller blocks an elbow strike from North.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baller's brow.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
North misses with an elbow over the top.
North misses with an elbow over the top.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
North creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, North throws an elbow but misses.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from North.
Paul Baller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Baller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter North!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pumba Ottavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pumba Ottavainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottavainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mules.
Robert Mules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottavainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mules slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mules throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottavainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mules misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen is looking to clinch.
Mules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ottavainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mules.
Mules fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mules throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ottavainen missing with a left hand there. Mules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Mules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ottavainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mules.
Mules throws a big shot that misses.
Ottavainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mules moves out of range of the body kick.
Ottavainen throws a head kick but Mules moves out of range.
Ottavainen moves out of range as Mules strikes.
Mules is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mules swats away the attempt to clinch by Ottavainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules throws a one two combo.
Ottavainen tries to clinch up.
Mules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mules misses with a hook. Ottavainen ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ottavainen slips a jab and a cross from Mules.
Mules keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ottavainen tries to clinch there but Mules circles away.
Mules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mules goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottavainen misses with an uppercut. Mules saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mules dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ottavainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ottavainen tries to work over Mules's front leg with a kick but Mules checks it.
Ottavainen throws a leg kick but Mules sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ottavainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottavainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mules with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ottavainen to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Robert Mules has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mules.
Ottavainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottavainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mules thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ottavainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mules.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Mules misses its intended target.
Mules throws a combination. Ottavainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Mules misses its intended target.
Ottavainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mules manages to avoid it.
Mules misses with a body shot.
Mules throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen throws a nice head kick!
Ottavainen avoids the body shot from Mules.
Mules checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mules rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ottavainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mules stalks Ottavainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ottavainen's face. Ottavainen staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mules misses the body punch
and Ottavainen counters with a good low kick that Mules was not able to check.
Ottavainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Ottavainen.
Mules misses with a looping left.
Mules swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mules scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ottavainen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Mules's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ottavainen's sensitive parts.
Ottavainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ottavainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ottavainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mules digs a good hook to Ottavainen's body.
Ottavainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robert Mules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ottavainen slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mules sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ottavainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ottavainen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mules. Ottavainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mules throws an overhand right that lands on Ottavainen's shoulder, as Ottavainen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mules misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ottavainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ottavainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mules.
Mules cracks a nice hook into Ottavainen's ribs.
A big right from Mules misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules tries to land a body kick
and Ottavainen counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Mules misses
and Ottavainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Ottavainen misses with a straight right.
Ottavainen misses with a shot to the body
and Mules counters with a nice uppercut.
Ottavainen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mules misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mules.
Mules closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mules throws a combination that misses
and Ottavainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mules throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Ottavainen misses
letting Mules counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pumba Ottavainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ottavainen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pumba Ottavainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tysooni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya. Tysooni has chosen Cantina Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Tysooni!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tysooni wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Fredriksson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but Tysooni defending well.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tysooni trying to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Tysooni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysooni tries to get to full guard but Fredriksson has control of the leg.
Tysooni trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fredriksson can't control as he wanted to and Tysooni manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fredriksson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Tysooni is defending well.
Fredriksson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tysooni is squirming around, avoiding Fredriksson's attempts to control the action.
Tysooni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fredriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tysooni pulls Fredriksson in to control the position.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tysooni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tysooni is pulling down on Fredriksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Fredriksson, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fredriksson trying to control but Tysooni is working from the bottom.
Tysooni is trying to keep Fredriksson in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredriksson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tysooni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson shoots for a takedown but Tysooni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Tysooni was well out of range.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fredriksson presses Tysooni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fredriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
Tysooni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tysooni.
Fredriksson lands a left hand.
Tysooni is trying to maintain a safe position but Fredriksson gets an underhook and turns Tysooni into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Tysooni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the side of Tysooni's head.
Tysooni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tysooni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tysooni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
A hook to the body from Tysooni.
Tysooni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Tysooni controls the action.
Fredriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Fredriksson presses Tysooni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tysooni lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
A short body shot lands from Tysooni as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tysooni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
A body shot lands from Tysooni.
Tysooni throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Tysooni digs a right hand into Fredriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fredriksson's gas tank.
Tysooni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tysooni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tysooni wants to stall.
Fredriksson looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Tysooni as the two fighters clinch.
Tysooni throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni lands with a light punch inside.
Fredriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredriksson stalling in the clinch but Tysooni improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
Tysooni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mikko Tysooni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tysooni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tysooni is struggling to control the position.
Tysooni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fredriksson or not.
Fredriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Tysooni is leaning against Fredriksson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tysooni lands a nice shot to the body.
Tysooni tries to stall but Fredriksson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tysooni.
Tysooni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Fredriksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tysooni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tysooni misses with some punches.
Tysooni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredriksson avoids it.
A short right from Tysooni on the inside.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Tysooni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tysooni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Tysooni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tysooni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fredriksson or not.
Fredriksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tysooni has him pressed against the cage.
Tysooni prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Tysooni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Tysooni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Tysooni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Fredriksson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tysooni.
Tysooni is working Fredriksson over against the cage.
Tysooni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tysooni.
Tysooni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Tysooni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tysooni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tysooni can't find room to land a body shot as Fredriksson controls the action.
Fredriksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tysooni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tysooni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tysooni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fredriksson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tysooni.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot
and Tysooni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fredriksson's knee momentarily.
Tysooni has closed the distance and engaged Fredriksson in a clinch.
Tysooni is trying to maintain a safe position but Fredriksson gets an underhook and turns Tysooni into the cage.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikko Tysooni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson missing with a left hand there. Tysooni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Tysooni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tysooni pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tysooni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Tysooni moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tysooni gets caught flat footed, as Fredriksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tysooni has Fredriksson pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Tysooni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson throws the left hand but Tysooni avoids the punch easily.
Fredriksson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tysooni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredriksson being controlled here momentarily.
Fredriksson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysooni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fredriksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredriksson stays in close to Tysooni's body and controls the position.
Fredriksson postures up in Tysooni's guard and throws a big left but Tysooni blocks it.
Tysooni trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tysooni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson cracks Tysooni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fredriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tysooni to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mega Fredriksson has been cut.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Tysooni's ribs.
Tysooni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fredriksson throws a one two combo.
Fredriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tysooni counters by moving into the clinch.
Tysooni misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tysooni.
Tysooni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Tysooni effectively controlling the action here.
Tysooni misses with an elbow over the top.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tysooni swings wildly with an uppercut but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tysooni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredriksson blocks a body shot from Tysooni.
Fredriksson pushes Tysooni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson lands an uppercut.
Fredriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredriksson pushes Tysooni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tysooni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Tysooni is controlling him.
Fredriksson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tysooni can't fight it off and eventually Fredriksson manages to take the fight to the floor. Tysooni looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fredriksson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tysooni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tysooni is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni trying to keep a closed guard but Fredriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Tysooni is keeping the position.
Tysooni keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson throwing strikes from guard but Tysooni blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Tysooni.
I think Tysooni 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Tysooni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Demarco ft Konshens - Paper chasing . The key to victory for Ran Plan III has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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197 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ran Plan III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerveza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plan III manages to avoid it.
Plan III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerveza circles away quickly and effectively.
Cerveza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cerveza throws a hook but Plan III avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Plan III coming out on top.
A slow jab from Plan III misses its intended target.
Cerveza dives in and grabs Plan III's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plan III pushes down on Cerveza's head and hops out.
Plan III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plan III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plan III lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cerveza misses with a leg kick
and Plan III moves into the clinch.
Plan III is working Cerveza over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Plan III.
Cerveza looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plan III scores with a hook to the body.
Plan III lands with a short shot to the head.
Plan III lands an uppercut.
Plan III is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Plan III lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Plan III scores with a shot to the side of Cerveza's head.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
Plan III working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Plan III.
Plan III lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Plan III.
Cerveza takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Plan III.
Plan III throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.
Plan III lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cerveza.
Plan III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plan III softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plan III lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerveza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Plan III.
Plan III lands a left hand.
Plan III lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plan III is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plan III.
Plan III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plan III lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plan III is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Plan III.
Plan III is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Plan III lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Plan III.
A right hand to the body from Plan III.
A short uppercut from Plan III.
Plan III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Plan III as the two fighters clinch.
Plan III lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Plan III lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plan III.
Plan III prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Plan III.
Plan III scores with a shot to the side of Cerveza's head.
Plan III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Plan III.
Plan III lands a nice shot to the body.
Plan III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plan III lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerveza or not.
Plan III lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plan III.
A short right from Plan III.
Plan III scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plan III lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Plan III.
A left hand lands to the body for Plan III.
Plan III lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plan III creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plan III lands a shot to the body.
Plan III lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Plan III throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.
Plan III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cerveza throws a head punch that misses.
Cerveza stalling in the clinch but Plan III improves position.
Cerveza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plan III is defending well for now.
Plan III works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plan III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plan III.
A right hand to the body from Plan III.
Plan III lands with a light punch inside.
Plan III lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plan III lands with a left to the head.
Cerveza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ran Plan III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amigo Cerveza.
Cerveza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plan III scores with a shot to the side of Cerveza's head.
Plan III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cerveza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plan III has him pressed against the cage.
Plan III softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plan III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plan III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cerveza wants to break free but Plan III has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Plan III.
Plan III makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plan III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerveza takes a shot to the head.
Cerveza is trying to stall.
Cerveza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plan III's elbow.
Plan III works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plan III digs a right hand into Cerveza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cerveza's gas tank.
Plan III lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Plan III.
Plan III lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Plan III.
Plan III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cerveza fails to land.
Plan III works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plan III lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Plan III lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plan III lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plan III.
A left hand lands to the body for Plan III.
Plan III scores with a shot to the side of Cerveza's head.
Cerveza wants to get back to striking at distance but Plan III won't allow it.
Cerveza misses with some punches.
Plan III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Plan III.
Cerveza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plan III has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plan III as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Plan III.
Plan III cracks Cerveza with a nice body shot.
Plan III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plan III lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plan III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plan III lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plan III lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cerveza fails to land.
Plan III lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cerveza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plan III avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ran Plan III dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Plan III - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Plan III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cerveza doesn't seem phased though.
Plan III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plan III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plan III moves out of range of the strikes.
Plan III moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plan III is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plan III. Cerveza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Cerveza misses
and Plan III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cerveza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cerveza lands with a cross.
Cerveza throws a shot from downtown. Plan III moves away and avoids it.
Cerveza misses with a leg kick
and Plan III holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cerveza manages to break the clinch.
Plan III is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerveza can do to turn this around?
Cerveza throws a leg kick
and Plan III counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Plan III.
Cerveza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cerveza has hold of one of Plan III's legs. Plan III is fighting the takedown attempt but Cerveza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cerveza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cerveza trying to control but Plan III is working from the bottom.
Plan III has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cerveza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ran Plan III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plan III delivers a nice body kick.
Plan III swinging wildly here.
Cerveza scores with a takedown into Plan III's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Plan III is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cerveza is controlling him.
Plan III pushes Cerveza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cerveza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Plan III clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plan III.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cerveza.
Plan III lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Plan III as Cerveza tries to tie him up.
Cerveza pushes Plan III back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cerveza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerveza wants a takedown but no success here.
Plan III lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plan III lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza slows down the pace here.
Cerveza tries to work over Plan III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cerveza stalling in the clinch but Plan III improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plan III.
A short right from Plan III.
Cerveza tries to pull guard but Plan III holds him up against the cage and eventually Cerveza drops back down to his feet.
Cerveza swings wildly with an uppercut but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerveza is trying to break free.
Cerveza working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
Cerveza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plan III scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plan III scores with a shoulder strike.
Cerveza looking to slow down the pace here.
Plan III works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Plan III on the inside.
Plan III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plan III lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Plan III.
A left hand lands to the body for Plan III.
Plan III lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cerveza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza takes a shot to the head.
Plan III lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cerveza swings wildly with an uppercut but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plan III scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plan III pushes Cerveza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Plan III.
Cerveza takes a shot to the head.
Plan III lands an uppercut.
Plan III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cerveza looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Plan III.
Plan III lands a shoulder strike.
Cerveza throws a head punch that misses.
Cerveza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plan III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Plan III on the inside.
Cerveza working aggressively here.
Plan III works on Cerveza's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plan III.
Plan III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plan III.
Nice body punch from Plan III.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Plan III.
Plan III lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ran Plan III dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Plan III scores with a one two! Cerveza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cerveza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerveza walks into a stiff left hand from Plan III.
Plan III throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plan III throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Plan III.
Cerveza 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.
Crunch! Plan III slams his shin into Cerveza's torso.
Plan III wants to clinch.
Plan III thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerveza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Plan III lands but Cerveza takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza misses with a low kick.
Cerveza dodges the punch combination from Plan III.
Plan III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerveza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plan III wants to clinch.
Plan III tries a head kick but it misses.
Amigo Cerveza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plan III thows a body kick. Cerveza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cerveza misses with a hook to the body
and Plan III counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerveza misses with a straight right.
Cerveza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Plan III is looking to clinch but Cerveza is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cerveza dips to his left and cracks Plan III with an uppercut!
Plan III takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plan III scores with a hook.
Cerveza throws a leg kick
and Plan III counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Plan III.
Still in the clinch, Plan III scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plan III lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Plan III.
Cerveza has a couple of punches blocked by Plan III.
Plan III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ran Plan III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cerveza takes a shot to the head.
Plan III throws a head punch that misses.
Amigo Cerveza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerveza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cerveza.
Plan III fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cerveza looking to stall.
Cerveza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plan III throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Plan III.
Plan III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Plan III.
Plan III scores with a hook to the body.
Plan III presses Cerveza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plan III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ran Plan III has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plan III presses Cerveza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plan III lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Nice body punch from Plan III.
Plan III lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
Plan III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plan III works on Cerveza's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plan III.
Plan III lands a body shot in the clinch.
Plan III lands a body punch.
Cerveza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plan III scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plan III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plan III lands a body shot.
A short right from Plan III.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plan III lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerveza.
Plan III lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plan III scores with a hook to the body.
Plan III lands with a left to the head.
Plan III keeps control of Cerveza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plan III lands a nice shot to the body.
Plan III gets through Cerveza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Plan III.
A hook to the body from Plan III.
Plan III throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.
Plan III scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Plan III.
Plan III throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.
Cerveza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Plan III.
Plan III lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plan III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cerveza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Plan III.
Plan III is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Plan III - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ran Plan III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plan III, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ran Plan III!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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316 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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302 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metusalem looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson cracks Metusalem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Boris Metusalem has been cut.
Metusalem slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Metusalem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metusalem's corner calls for a 1-2. Metusalem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metusalem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metusalem.
Metusalem swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Metusalem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metusalem connects with the punch.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Metusalem.
Metusalem keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metusalem doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Metusalem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metusalem circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Metusalem forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Metusalem misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is working Metusalem over against the cage.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metusalem tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson tries to break free but Metusalem pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Metusalem lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Metusalem fails to land.
Metusalem can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Metusalem misses with a punch on the inside.
Metusalem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metusalem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Metusalem.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson avoids the head kick by Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metusalem throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metusalem has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metusalem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Metusalem.
Thompson rushes Metusalem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metusalem breaks the clinch.
Thompson has Metusalem up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metusalem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Metusalem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Metusalem throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metusalem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Metusalem misses the target.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metusalem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metusalem might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metusalem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A hook to the body from Metusalem.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metusalem.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Metusalem digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Metusalem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metusalem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem is trying to stall.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Metusalem has the dominant position.
Metusalem is working Thompson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a nice uppercut.
Metusalem swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metusalem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metusalem tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to circle away but Metusalem has him pinned against the cage.
Metusalem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Metusalem misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metusalem moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metusalem presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metusalem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Metusalem.
Metusalem is working Thompson over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a nice uppercut.
Metusalem misses with the head strike.
Metusalem swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Metusalem.
Metusalem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metusalem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Metusalem wants to stall.
Metusalem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metusalem throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metusalem digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Metusalem tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metusalem moves into the clinch.
Metusalem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Metusalem.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metusalem.
Thompson is rocked!
Metusalem misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metusalem.
Metusalem pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Thompson! Metusalem unloads with more strikes and Thompson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Metusalem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunnas has chosen Jumal x10 Lavis - Jeesus as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
13 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauri Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunnas rushes Red and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Red.
Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kunnas.
Kunnas throws a looping overhand right but Red ducks down to avoid it.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunnas darts in and clinches Red up against the cage.
Kunnas missing with knees to the body.
Kunnas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kunnas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Red counters with a shoot takedown. Kunnas fights it but they end up in guard.
Red trying to control but Kunnas is working from the bottom.
Kunnas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red.
Red wants to control from the top but Kunnas keeps moving.
Red stopping the sweep attempt from Kunnas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red trying to control but Kunnas is working from the bottom.
Red showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Red closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kunnas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Red is out of range and Kunnas settles back down.
Kunnas throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Red finds it's way through Kunnas's defenses.
Kunnas doesn't manage to clinch there - Red circles away.
Red uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kunnas has time to react.
Nice body kick from Kunnas.
A good leg kick by Kunnas.
Red lands a high kick!
Red lands with a shot to the body.
Red avoids the head kick by Kunnas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas moves in looking to clinch but Red pushes him off.
Red takes a swing at Kunnas's ribcage but misses.
Red throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kunnas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunnas moves out of range of the strikes.
Red misses with a low kick as Kunnas jumps back.
Red throws a shot to the body.
Red misses with a wild body shot.
Kunnas throws a jab when Red was well out of range.
Kunnas tries to work over Red's front leg with a kick but Red checks it.
Mauri Kunnas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunnas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Red. That did some damage!
Red swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kunnas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Red defending well as Kunnas loads up on a big left hand.
Kunnas throws a sloppy body shot
and Red cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red throws a leg kick
and Kunnas counters with a straight right hand.
Red connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kunnas's hands.
Red throws a sloppy body shot
and Kunnas counters with a thumping low kick.
Kunnas tries to score with a low kick but Red moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Red throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kunnas misses with a looping right.
Kunnas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Red.
Kunnas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red's calf.
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!
Red tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kunnas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kunnas swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kunnas misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red fails with a takedown attempt.
Kunnas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauri Kunnas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Red drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Red is looking to slow Kunnas down with leg kicks.
Red throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kunnas.
Red cracks the inside of Kunnas's front leg.
Kunnas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Red counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Red thuds a left hand into Kunnas's body.
Kunnas gets caught flat footed, as Red shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Red with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red stopping the sweep attempt from Kunnas.
Red prevents Kunnas from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red stays in close to Kunnas's body and controls the position.
Red looking to sit in guard and control but Kunnas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kunnas wants to stand and escape but instead Red has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kunnas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red.
Kunnas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Red drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Red jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kunnas keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Kunnas wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
Red wants to pass the guard but Kunnas is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red content to stall in guard here.
Red stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunnas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Kunnas.
Kunnas checks a low kick from Red.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kunnas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Red shoots in looking for a takedown. Kunnas tries to sprawl out of it but Red keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kunnas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kunnas misses with a straight left.
Red walks into a jab.
Kunnas cracks the inside of Red's front leg.
A good leg kick by Red.
Red ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Red.
Red takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kunnas ducks under a wild hook from Red.
Red misses with a few strikes there.
Kunnas throws the left hand but Red avoids the punch easily.
Kunnas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Red will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kunnas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kunnas is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Red cracks the inside of Kunnas's front leg.
Red takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kunnas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Red to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunnas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunnas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas controlling the position.
Kunnas wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunnas is retaining full guard.
Red drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kunnas dives on top into guard.
Kunnas wanted to stand there but Red had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kunnas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kunnas is looking to stand up but Red won't let him.
Red looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red is working hard here to advance position.
Kunnas controlling from the top position.
Kunnas preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kunnas throws a leg kick
and Red counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Red.
Kunnas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kunnas wants it to stay on the feet.
Kunnas tries a head kick but it misses.
Kunnas throws a leg kick that misses.
Red throws and low kick but Kunnas moves out of range easily.
Red keeps the fight on the outside.
Kunnas throws a leg kick
and Red decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunnas's guard.
Kunnas wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunnas keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red is fighting to break Kunnas's control of his arms but Kunnas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Red showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Red has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Red!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wolverine Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urpo Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki tries a low kick but Fredriksson avoids it.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Nyrkki in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nyrkki checks a leg kick.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Nyrkki avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyrkki is just out of range.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson throws a solid leg kick but Nyrkki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fredriksson.
Fredriksson thumps Nyrkki with a low kick.
A jab from Fredriksson finds it's way through Nyrkki's defenses.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nyrkki looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Nyrkki throws a jab when Fredriksson was well out of range.
Fredriksson throws and low kick but Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nyrkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Nyrkki's ribs.
Fredriksson throws a nice head kick!
Fredriksson staying out of range there.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyrkki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Fredriksson misses
and Nyrkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyrkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fredriksson!
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
Fredriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urpo Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyrkki tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Nyrkki to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nyrkki misses.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson throws a wild body kick that Nyrkki sees coming a mile off.
Nyrkki throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nyrkki lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson dodges the punch combination from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson scores with a push kick.
Nyrkki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyrkki. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nyrkki as Fredriksson shoots in.
Good exchange - Fredriksson coming out on top.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson shoots in and bounces Nyrkki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson preventing the sweep.
Nyrkki keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nyrkki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nyrkki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson with a jab.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nyrkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyrkki works the jab nicely.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Nyrkki is having none of it.
Nyrkki throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nyrkki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fredriksson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nyrkki cracks Fredriksson with an open hand slap.
Nyrkki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nyrkki cracks Fredriksson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Nyrkki.
Fredriksson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick as Nyrkki jumps back.
Nyrkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
A good leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nyrkki misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson lands a front kick.
Nyrkki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nyrkki controls his hands.
Fredriksson digs a right hand into Nyrkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nyrkki's gas tank.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nyrkki blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Nyrkki.
The referee calls for Fredriksson to work.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fredriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Fredriksson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nyrkki will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Nyrkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyrkki's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nyrkki. That did some damage!
Fredriksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nyrkki's head.
Fredriksson blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Fredriksson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredriksson tries to land a front kick but Nyrkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fredriksson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson thuds his shin into the meat of Nyrkki's side.
Fredriksson scores with a takedown into Nyrkki's guard.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Fredriksson passes into half guard.
Fredriksson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to lock up and control but Fredriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki is controlling an arm, preventing Fredriksson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Nyrkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nyrkki throws an overhand right that lands on Fredriksson's shoulder, as Fredriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Fredriksson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fredriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fredriksson lands with a kick to the temple. Nyrkki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
Nyrkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Nyrkki is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Nyrkki connects with a single shot there.
Fredriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredriksson throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nyrkki throws a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Nyrkki circles away.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Nyrkki misses
and Fredriksson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fredriksson feints and then cracks Nyrkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyrkki down.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki misses with a straight right.
Fredriksson pushes Nyrkki away with a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nyrkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fredriksson - the referee stops the clock and Nyrkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fredriksson. Nyrkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Nyrkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyrkki is fending him off so far but Fredriksson persists. Nope, Nyrkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyrkki.
Urpo Nyrkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roibos Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Fredriksson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyrkki's sensitive parts.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson scores with a leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Nyrkki is avoiding it.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Fredriksson moves in looking to clinch but Nyrkki pushes him off.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Nyrkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nyrkki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Fredriksson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fredriksson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nyrkki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Nyrkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Nyrkki's body. Nyrkki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredriksson gets a clinch.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fredriksson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyrkki.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson works the jab nicely.
Fredriksson lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nyrkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Fredriksson lands but Nyrkki takes it in his stride.
Nyrkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Nyrkki down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyrkki circles away.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nyrkki takes a step back to recover.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Nyrkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nyrkki pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Fredriksson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
A short left from Fredriksson.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roibos Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredriksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roibos Fredriksson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Itaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itaniemi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Still Counting. Koski has chosen Dj Neon - In Hardtrance I Trust as his entrance music. 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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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Itaniemi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Koski.
Koski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Itaniemi's head.
Itaniemi throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itaniemi moves away.
Itaniemi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Koski coming out on top.
Itaniemi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itaniemi takes one on the button.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Itaniemi saw that one coming.
Itaniemi moves in looking to clinch but Koski pushes him off.
Itaniemi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koski scores with a hook to the body. Itaniemi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Itaniemi clinches.
Koski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Itaniemi has him pressed against the cage.
Itaniemi trying to control the position but instead, Koski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Itaniemi into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Itaniemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koski.
Itaniemi is stalling here.
Itaniemi misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Koski.
Itaniemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itaniemi avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koski.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
Itaniemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itaniemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Itaniemi controls the action.
Itaniemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koski blocks a body shot from Itaniemi.
Koski pulls guard.
Itaniemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itaniemi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Koski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itaniemi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koski is looking for a triangle but Itaniemi pushes his legs off easily.
Itaniemi wants to get up but he can't break Koski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Itaniemi has managed to get both his arms back between Koski's legs - danger averted.
Koski looking to control.
Koski wants to sweep here but Itaniemi controlling him for the moment.
Itaniemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Itaniemi is aware though and is defending well.
Koski is trying to control the position but Itaniemi postures up.
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.
Itaniemi stopping the sweep attempt from Koski.
Koski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koski working for a triangle but Itaniemi defends it easily.
Koski trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Koski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itaniemi.
Urho Itaniemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itaniemi wants to clinch.
Itaniemi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itaniemi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi avoids the body shot from Koski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itaniemi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koski will feel that in the morning.
Itaniemi is looking to clinch but Koski is avoiding it.
Koski misses with a body shot
and Itaniemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itaniemi tries to land a front kick but Koski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Itaniemi's head.
Koski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Koski lands.
Koski blocks a head kick by Itaniemi.
Koski keeps the fight on the outside.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itaniemi.
Koski misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Itaniemi counter with a right hand.
Itaniemi misses the shot to the body.
Itaniemi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itaniemi throws a wild body kick that Koski sees coming a mile off.
Koski keeps the fight on the outside.
Itaniemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itaniemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski clinches up with Itaniemi and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Koski.
Itaniemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itaniemi lands with a short shot to the head.
Koski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koski scores with a sloppy right hand. Itaniemi should have avoided that one.
Koski throws a nice looking combination but Itaniemi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi fakes the leg kick and cracks Koski in the body.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Itaniemi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Itaniemi closes the distance but Koski moves to the side
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Itaniemi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Itaniemi slips the punch.
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koski misses with a hook to the body
and Itaniemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Koski misses.
Koski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itaniemi throws the kick towards the body but Koski avoids it.
Itaniemi throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Itaniemi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itaniemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Koski throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Itaniemi counter with a right hand.
Itaniemi lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski misses with a double jab
and Itaniemi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Itaniemi looks to throw a body kick
and Koski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Itaniemi counters with a straight right hand.
Koski defending well as Itaniemi loads up on a big left hand.
Itaniemi is looking to clinch.
Koski works Itaniemi's body with a nice hook.
Koski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Itaniemi counters with a nice body kick.
Itaniemi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itaniemi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Koski misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Itaniemi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Itaniemi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the body from Koski misses
and Itaniemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Itaniemi moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itaniemi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Itaniemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Itaniemi throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Itaniemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Itaniemi.
Koski tries to bum rush Itaniemi with a series of wild strikes but Itaniemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itaniemi misses with a body shot
and Koski counters with a nice body shot.
Koski throws a body punch but Itaniemi moves out of range.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itaniemi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi misses with a double jab
and Koski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koski misses with a body punch
and Itaniemi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koski really felt that one!
Itaniemi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koski.
Itaniemi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Itaniemi throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Itaniemi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Itaniemi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Itaniemi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Itaniemi misses the target.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itaniemi misses the shot to the body.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Itaniemi is just out of range.
Itaniemi slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski blocks a head kick by Itaniemi.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Itaniemi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Itaniemi tries to clinch up
and Itaniemi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itaniemi circles away quickly and effectively.
Koski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Itaniemi throws a front kick that sends Koski stumbling back into the cage.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itaniemi manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itaniemi, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Itaniemi.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi rushes Koski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Itaniemi can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Itaniemi pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itaniemi is trying to maintain a safe position but Koski gets an underhook and turns Itaniemi into the cage.
Koski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski throws a right hand that Itaniemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Itaniemi also avoids with ease.
Itaniemi connects with a solid leg kick.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Koski misses
and Itaniemi counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Itaniemi misses its intended target.
Itaniemi wants to clinch
and Koski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itaniemi moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Itaniemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski misses with a hook. Itaniemi ducked under it nicely.
Itaniemi throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Itaniemi slips a jab from Koski.
Itaniemi loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koski throws the left hand but Itaniemi avoids the punch easily.
Itaniemi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Itaniemi misses with an uppercut.
Koski misses the body punch
and Itaniemi counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itaniemi misses with a jab to the body
and Koski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Itaniemi off the cage and back into rage.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Itaniemi clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koski connects with a nice looking jab.
Itaniemi walks into a straight right hand from Koski.
Koski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Itaniemi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Itaniemi counters with a big head kick but Koski shrugs it off.
Koski thows a body shot but no joy.
Itaniemi takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Itaniemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itaniemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Koski avoids the head kick by Itaniemi.
Koski misses with a hook to the body
and Itaniemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itaniemi clobbers Koski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Itaniemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski thows a body shot but no joy.
Koski swings for the body but Itaniemi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Itaniemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Itaniemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itaniemi slips a jab and a cross from Koski.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itaniemi throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Itaniemi - just one landing.
Itaniemi misses with a double jab.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Itaniemi keeps Koski at a distance using the push kick.
Itaniemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itaniemi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Itaniemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itaniemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski throws a body punch but Itaniemi moves out of range.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itaniemi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Itaniemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Itaniemi finds it's target.
Itaniemi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koski throws the left hand but Itaniemi avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Koski catches Itaniemi right on the button with a cross.
Koski walks into a left hand.
Itaniemi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koski slips a jab from Itaniemi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a right hand that Itaniemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Itaniemi also avoids with ease.
Jab from Itaniemi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Itaniemi.
Itaniemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Koski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Itaniemi rather than just go for the knockout.
Itaniemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Itaniemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itaniemi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Itaniemi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Itaniemi rushes Koski and presses him up against the cage.
Itaniemi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskis head.
Koski misses with some punches.
Koski successfully pulls guard.
Koski controlling Itaniemi's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski keeping moving, preventing Itaniemi from controlling successfully.
Koski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itaniemi defends it easily.
Koski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Itaniemi had his way with Tomi Koski in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Itaniemi tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range.
Itaniemi avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski takes a swing at Itaniemi's ribcage but misses.
Itaniemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski tries to clinch but Itaniemi is having none of it.
Itaniemi misses with a hook to the body
and Koski counters with a nice body shot.
Itaniemi sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski swats away the attempt to clinch by Itaniemi.
Itaniemi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range.
Itaniemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Itaniemi moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Itaniemi moves away and avoids it.
Itaniemi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Itaniemi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Itaniemi walks into a straight right hand from Koski.
Koski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Itaniemi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itaniemi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itaniemi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tomi Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Itaniemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski throws a jab when Itaniemi was well out of range.
Nice cross by Koski.
Itaniemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Itaniemi.
A head kick by Itaniemi misses
and Koski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koski swings for the body but Itaniemi moves out of range.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itaniemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itaniemi.
A shot to the body from Koski misses
and Itaniemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itaniemi throws a wild body kick that Koski sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick.
Itaniemi slips a jab from Koski.
A big left from Koski misses.
Urho Itaniemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Koski throws a body punch but Itaniemi moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Itaniemi - just one landing.
Koski moves out of range as Itaniemi strikes.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski moves away from the strike by Itaniemi.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Itaniemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itaniemi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Itaniemi - that landed with a thud.
Koski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Itaniemi smiles and moves away.
Koski misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Itaniemi - that will leave a mark!
Itaniemi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koski checks it well.
A jab from Itaniemi does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Koski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koski.
A jab from Koski misses.
Itaniemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi wants to clinch
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itaniemi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Urho Itaniemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Itaniemi moves out of range as Koski strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Urho Itaniemi.
I think Itaniemi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Itaniemi!
Urho Itaniemi retains his light heavyweight title!
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