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QFC Tournament 1201 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zyary Arkoyan (ranked 4009 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Islam Abduvalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zyary Arkoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Islam Abduvalev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkoyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arkoyan jumps guard.
Abduvalev wants to control from the top but Arkoyan keeps moving.
Arkoyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arkoyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abduvalev looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkoyan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abduvalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arkoyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abduvalev is keeping busy.
Abduvalev prevents the takedown attempt.
Abduvalev has had enough of the clinch but Arkoyan keeps him there for the moment.
Abduvalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abduvalev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arkoyan tries to pull guard but Abduvalev holds him up against the cage and eventually Arkoyan drops back down to his feet.
Arkoyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abduvalev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyary Arkoyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Abduvalev as Arkoyan shoots in.
As Arkoyan backs off Abduvalev throws a huge counter combo but Arkoyan manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkoyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abduvalev.
Arkoyan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abduvalev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arkoyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abduvalev looks for the body kick but Arkoyan saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Abduvalev. No joy for Arkoyan on that attempt.
Arkoyan throws a nice looking combination but Abduvalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abduvalev clinches up with Arkoyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Arkoyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arkoyan breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abduvalev.
Abduvalev throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abduvalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Abduvalev tries to circle away but Arkoyan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arkoyan fails to land.
Abduvalev pulls guard successfully.
Arkoyan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abduvalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arkoyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arkoyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abduvalev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arkoyan defends it easily.
Abduvalev can't keep his opponent in guard - Arkoyan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abduvalev is trying to control but can't.
Arkoyan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abduvalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Arkoyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arkoyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abduvalev fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zyary Arkoyan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arkoyan. That's going to slow Abduvalev down.
Abduvalev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arkoyan defends well and Abduvalev ends up having to push Arkoyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abduvalev moves into the clinch.
Abduvalev keeps control of Arkoyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abduvalev is trying to pull guard but Arkoyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abduvalev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zyary Arkoyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Abduvalev.
Abduvalev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arkoyan smiles and moves away.
Abduvalev moves into the clinch.
Arkoyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abduvalev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arkoyan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abduvalev uses from the top position.
Abduvalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkoyan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkoyan pulls Abduvalev in close to his closed guard and prevents Abduvalev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abduvalev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abduvalev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arkoyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abduvalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Arkoyan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abduvalev is looking to improve his position.
Arkoyan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abduvalev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arkoyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abduvalev is just riding it out for now. Arkoyan eventually gives up the hold.
Arkoyan controlling the action here.
Abduvalev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arkoyan is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkoyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arkoyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abduvalev is trying to control but Arkoyan manages to pass to mount!
Abduvalev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arkoyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four 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.
Arkoyan unloads with some shots from mount but Abduvalev bucks and avoids them well.
Zyary Arkoyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abduvalev is trying desperately to improve position.
Abduvalev wants to control but Arkoyan is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arkoyan is working for a guillotine from mount but Abduvalev frees his head quite easily.
Abduvalev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zyary Arkoyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arkoyan fails with the takedown
and Abduvalev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arkoyan thinking.
Abduvalev doesn't manage to clinch there - Arkoyan circles away.
Zyary Arkoyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arkoyan keeps Abduvalev at a distance using the push kick.
Abduvalev throws a body kick that misses.
Arkoyan has his takedown stuffed
and Abduvalev counters with a left and a right that stings Arkoyan.
Arkoyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abduvalev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyary Arkoyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abduvalev moves into range and clinches up with Arkoyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkoyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abduvalev after a bit of a struggle.
Arkoyan successfully pulls guard.
Abduvalev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abduvalev looking to pass the guard.
Abduvalev wants to stand and escape but instead Arkoyan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Arkoyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arkoyan forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkoyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abduvalev is trying to maintain the position but Arkoyan is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkoyan prevents Abduvalev from improving his position.
Abduvalev is trying to control but can't.
Abduvalev is looking for a sweep. Arkoyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abduvalev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arkoyan.
Abduvalev trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arkoyan in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abduvalev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arkoyan shoots in for a double leg but Abduvalev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arkoyan tries to clinch there but Abduvalev circles away.
Abduvalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Arkoyan is trying to pull guard but Abduvalev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abduvalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abduvalev tries to break free but Arkoyan pushes him back against the cage.
Arkoyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abduvalev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abduvalev tries to pull guard but Arkoyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Abduvalev drops back down to his feet.
Abduvalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Arkoyan controls his hands.
Arkoyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abduvalev's efforts to push away.
Arkoyan wants a takedown.
Islam Abduvalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abduvalev pulls guard successfully.
Abduvalev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zyary Arkoyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abduvalev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Abduvalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arkoyan 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 for Zyary Arkoyan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Zyary Arkoyan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cartier Buffs (ranked 4252 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Revolver Ocelot (ranked 450 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cartier Buffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Revolver Ocelot!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ocelot. That one must have hurt.
Ocelot throws a head kick but Buffs moves out of range.
Ocelot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ocelot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ocelot.
Buffs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ocelot tries a head kick but it misses.
Buffs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ocelot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buffs is looking to counter punch.
Buffs swings for the body but Ocelot moves out of range.
Buffs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ocelot in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ocelot throws a leg kick which misses Buffs's front leg but catches the back leg as Buffs tries to avoid it.
Ocelot slips a jab from Buffs.
Buffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ocelot.
Ocelot counters with a body kick.
Buffs misses with a left hand
and Ocelot counters with a right hand to the body.
Buffs takes a swing at Ocelot's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ocelot. Beautiful body shot.
Ocelot throws a front kick that sends Buffs stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Buffs.
Ocelot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buffs misses with a hook to the body
and Ocelot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buffs misses the jab.
Buffs thuds a left hand into Ocelot's body.
Ocelot defending well as Buffs loads up on a big left hand.
Buffs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOcelot.
Ocelot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buffs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ocelot counters with a good, hard body kick but Buffs shrugs it off.
Buffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ocelot.
Ocelot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ocelot is just out of range.
Ocelot looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocelot moves away.
Ocelot shapes to counter with a head kick.
Buffs takes a swing at Ocelot's ribcage but misses.
Ocelot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ocelot lands a nice looking body kick.
Buffs misses the shot to the body.
Buffs swings for the body but Ocelot moves out of range.
Buffs throws a looping overhand right but Ocelot ducks down to avoid it.
Buffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ocelot misses with a kick to the body.
Buffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ocelot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ocelot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cartier Buffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buffs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ocelot.
Buffs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOcelot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffs misses with an uppercut. Ocelot saw that one coming.
Buffs scores with a jab to the body.
Ocelot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buffs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ocelot sprawls and moves away.
Ocelot lands a slapping body shot.
Buffs swings for the body but Ocelot moves out of range.
Buffs throws a sloppy body shot
and Ocelot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buffs throws a right hand that misses
and Ocelot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ocelot thuds a left hand into Buffs's body.
Ocelot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buffs.
Ocelot avoids the body shot from Buffs.
Ocelot throws out a counter right but Buffs avoids it with no problem.
Buffs misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Buffs.
Ocelot slips under a jab from Buffs.
Buffs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocelot lands a high kick!
Ocelot looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buffs throws a good cross that connects.
Ocelot takes a swing at Buffs's ribcage but misses.
Buffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocelot moves away.
Buffs lands with a nice body punch.
Buffs throws a right hand that misses
and Buffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buffs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ocelot should have avoided that one.
Buffs misses the body punch
and Buffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ocelot misses with a wild body shot.
Buffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ocelot.
The crowd cheers as Buffs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ocelot doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Buffs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buffs swings for the body but Ocelot moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Revolver Ocelot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buffs lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Ocelot.
Buffs sizes up Ocelot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ocelot throws a lazy head kick
and Buffs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ocelot won't be happy with that.
Ocelot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buffs scores with punches from side control.
Buffs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ocelot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Buffs's guard! Nice work there by Ocelot!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocelot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ocelot trying to control but Buffs is working from the bottom.
Buffs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ocelot is defending well. Buffs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ocelot has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Buffs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartier Buffs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Go To Cell Block One (ranked 4107 p4p, 3991 weight class) and Gideon Kitchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Go To Cell Block One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gideon Kitchy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitchy shoots in for a takedown but Go To Cell Block One shows good takedown defense.
Kitchy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Go To Cell Block One but Go To Cell Block One pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Go To Cell Block One lands with an uppercut that bounces Kitchy off the cage and back into range.
Kitchy has managed to clinch.
Go To Cell Block One gets underhooks to prevent Kitchy's takedown attempt.
Luke Go To Cell Block One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Kitchy.
Kitchy can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitchy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kitchy has Go To Cell Block One pressed against the cage, preventing Go To Cell Block One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Go To Cell Block One prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitchy looking for a takedown.
Kitchy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Go To Cell Block One walks away with a smile on his face. Kitchy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kitchy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Go To Cell Block One swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Go To Cell Block One leaves Kitchy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kitchy has a takedown stuffed.
Kitchy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kitchy has had enough of the clinch but Go To Cell Block One keeps him there for the moment.
Kitchy is trying to force a seperation but Go To Cell Block One has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitchy prevents Go To Cell Block One from breaking the clinch.
Go To Cell Block One has Kitchy pressed against the cage, preventing Kitchy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Go To Cell Block One tries to break the clinch but Kitchy is controlling the position.
Kitchy pulls Go To Cell Block One into guard.
Go To Cell Block One wants to stand and escape but instead Kitchy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Go To Cell Block One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Go To Cell Block One is looking to stand up but Kitchy isn't so interested in that idea.
Kitchy pushing down on Go To Cell Block One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kitchy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go To Cell Block One has hold of Kitchy's hands but Kitchy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Go To Cell Block One trying to get back to full guard but Kitchy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kitchy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go To Cell Block One is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitchy has a good base and remains in mount.
Go To Cell Block One wants to hold on but Kitchy pushes him away.
Kitchy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kitchy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitchy avoids the attempt from Go To Cell Block One to control.
Go To Cell Block One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kitchy on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Kitchy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kitchy closes the distance and clinches up with Go To Cell Block One, looking for a takedown. Kitchy pushes Go To Cell Block One against the cage but Go To Cell Block One circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Go To Cell Block One looks to land a body kick but Kitchy moved away.
Kitchy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Go To Cell Block One with a body shot.
Go To Cell Block One lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitchy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitchy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Go To Cell Block One lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kitchy's sensitive parts.
Go To Cell Block One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitchy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitchy looks for a takedown but Go To Cell Block One sprawls well.
Go To Cell Block One seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kitchy gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitchy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Go To Cell Block One's efforts to push away.
Go To Cell Block One misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kitchy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kitchy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Go To Cell Block One to keep the fight standing.
Luke Go To Cell Block One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Kitchy.
Kitchy is trying to drag Go To Cell Block One to the mat but Go To Cell Block One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kitchy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Go To Cell Block One.
Go To Cell Block One wants to break free but Kitchy has control.
Go To Cell Block One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kitchy has him pressed against the cage.
Go To Cell Block One tries to break the clinch but Kitchy is controlling 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Go To Cell Block One working hard to break the clinch.
Kitchy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kitchy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kitchy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kitchy has Go To Cell Block One pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Go To Cell Block One manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Go To Cell Block One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Go To Cell Block One is looking to break free of the clinch but Kitchy has double underhooks.
Kitchy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitchy has Go To Cell Block One pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Go To Cell Block One manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Go To Cell Block One tries to stall but Kitchy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitchy pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitchy is breathing heavily.
Kitchy keeping moving, preventing Go To Cell Block One from controlling successfully.
Go To Cell Block One throwing strikes from guard but Kitchy blocks nicely.
Go To Cell Block One trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitchy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Go To Cell Block One throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four 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.
Go To Cell Block One trying to control but Kitchy is working from the bottom.
Kitchy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kitchy, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitchy has closed the distance and engaged Go To Cell Block One in a clinch.
Kitchy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Go To Cell Block One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kitchy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Go To Cell Block One is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitchy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Go To Cell Block One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Go To Cell Block One tries to circle away but Kitchy has him pinned against the cage.
Kitchy is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Go To Cell Block One dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Go To Cell Block One defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kitchy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kitchy.
Kitchy shoots in looking for a takedown. Go To Cell Block One tries to sprawl out of it but Kitchy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Go To Cell Block One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Go To Cell Block One is looking to counter with a body kick.
Luke Go To Cell Block One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Kitchy.
Kitchy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Go To Cell Block One circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitchy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitchy with a poor takedown
and Go To Cell Block One counters with an inside leg kick.
Kitchy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitchy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitchy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Go To Cell Block One both land. Nice combination.
Go To Cell Block One throws a series of punches but Kitchy avoids them all with ease.
Go To Cell Block One throws a body shot but no joy.
Go To Cell Block One lands a head kick!
Go To Cell Block One connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitchy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Go To Cell Block One avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitchy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Go To Cell Block One counters with a stiff right hand.
Go To Cell Block One connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kitchy rushes Go To Cell Block One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Go To Cell Block One tries to stall but Kitchy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Go To Cell Block One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Go To Cell Block One is trying to break the clinch but Kitchy has him pressed against the cage.
Kitchy tries to pull guard but Go To Cell Block One won't allow it.
Go To Cell Block One trying to land knees to the body.
Go To Cell Block One tries to break the clinch but Kitchy is controlling the position.
Go To Cell Block One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Go To Cell Block One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitchy looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Go To Cell Block One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kitchy keeps control of Go To Cell Block One as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Go To Cell Block One can't break the clinch.
Kitchy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Go To Cell Block One smiles and moves away.
Kitchy is looking to clinch but Go To Cell Block One is avoiding it.
Kitchy shoots in but Go To Cell Block One avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Go To Cell Block One throws a big counter combination but Kitchy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kitchy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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.
Go To Cell Block One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitchy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luke Go To Cell Block One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Go To Cell Block One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitchy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kitchy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Go To Cell Block One defends it nicely.
Gideon Kitchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Go To Cell Block One explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Go To Cell Block One showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Go To Cell Block One 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Luke Go To Cell Block One!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Luke Go To Cell Block One!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Luke Go To Cell Block One!
Luke Go To Cell Block One wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Shilts (ranked 4108 p4p, 4176 weight class) and Stanislaw Wolecki (ranked 442 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Shilts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislaw Wolecki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shilts wants to clinch up but Wolecki keeps it at a distance.
Wolecki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shilts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolecki somewhat.
Shilts drives through with a takedown into Wolecki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolecki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shilts rolls with it to try and escape but Wolecki cranks on the arm and Shilts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislaw Wolecki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between aa Sas (ranked 4256 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, aa Sas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sas shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sampson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sas keeps working.
Sampson is looking to advance position but Sas won't allow it.
Sas wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sas is controlling Sampson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sampson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson thows a huge punch but Sas dodges it nicely.
Sas wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy.
Sampson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sas controls his leg.
Sas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampson on the ground.
Sas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Sas with that takedown attempt.
Sas has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
Sas jumps guard and drags Sampson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Sas keeps moving.
Sampson wants to stand but Sas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sampson stays in close to Sas's body and controls the position.
Sas looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson won't allow Sas to sweep him here.
Sampson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sampson postures up in Sas's guard and throws a big left but Sas blocks it.
Sampson wants to stand but Sas is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sampson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sampson lands with a kick to the temple. Sas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sas moves into the clinch.
Sas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sas tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson manages to break the clinch.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sampson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sas tries to pull guard but Sampson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aa Sas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sas avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sas.
Sampson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sampson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sampson jumps into guard, dragging Sas to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sas trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Sampson wants to improve his position but instead Sas has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Sampson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sampson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sas. Sas gets slowly back to his feet.
Sas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sas is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Sampson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sas showed some decent athleticism there.
Sas is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sas.
Sampson wants to control but Sas is keeping busy.
aa Sas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sampson is working an open guard so Sas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sampson as Sas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aa Sas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sas sprawls well. He's pushed Sampson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sas shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Sampson lands but Sas takes it in his stride.
Sas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sampson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sampson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sas.
Sas shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sampson is staying tight to Sas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sampson tries for a kimura but Sas is defending well.
That's four 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!
Sampson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sas to see if he's OK.
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sas looks to move to half guard but instead Sampson has passed into mount! Damn!
Sampson throwing strikes here but Sas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sas throws a sloppy head kick and Sampson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Sas with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sampson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sas.
Sampson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Sas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sampson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sas!
Sampson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sas is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Sampson take his back! Uh oh - Sampson has got a rear naked choke here! Sas is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Octavio Sampson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Dorsey (ranked 4138 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Dean Kullen (ranked 444 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Kullen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsey jabs Kullen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dorsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kullen at a distance.
Dorsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dorsey digs a good body shot into Kullen's ribs.
Dorsey scores with a three punch combo!
Dorsey connects with a body shot.
Kullen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kullen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dorsey is looking to wear down Kullen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dorsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Kullen. Kullen gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorsey lands a body shot.
Adrian Dorsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dorsey throws a series of strikes that have Kullen backpedaling.
Dorsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dorsey stuns Kullen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kullen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dorsey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dorsey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Dorsey.
A lazy left from Dorsey finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey scores with a jab. Kullen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dorsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kullen.
A jab lands there for Dorsey.
Kullen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dorsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Dorsey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adrian Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Kullen.
Kullen throws a right and a left that Dorsey avoids nicely.
Kullen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kullen goes for a double leg but Dorsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorsey continues to drive forward.
Kullen darts in looking for a takedown but Dorsey gets double underhooks and turns Kullen into the cage.
Dorsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dorsey punishes Kullen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kullen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dorsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey connects with a jab.
Kullen shoots in and drives through. Dorsey sprawls well.
Dorsey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Dorsey coming out on top.
Kullen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kullen showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dorsey defend it? Kullen steps over the head and cranks it - Dorsey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kullen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Kullen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Paul Fitzgerald (ranked 4247 p4p, 4048 weight class) and Robo Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Paul Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robo Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice right hand.
Boy scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Joe Paul Fitzgerald has been cut.
Boy tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzgerald tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boy uses from the top position.
Fitzgerald looking for a guillotine here but Boy defends easily.
Boy with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy working some strikes from top position.
Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fitzgerald controlling Boy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it.
Boy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boy tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Paul Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Boy misses.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Boy misses with a hook
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boy misses the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter combination but Boy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet.
Robo Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Boy is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Fitzgerald - just one landing.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice combination. Boy backs away looking to recover.
Fitzgerald closes the distance but Boy moves to the side
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boy tries to land a front kick but Fitzgerald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robo Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Boy.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Paul Fitzgerald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzgerald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzgerald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boy looking to stall.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Boy stops a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Paul Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzgerald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boy kicks Fitzgerald off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzgerald moves out of range easily.
Boy avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Boy throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Robo Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Boy gets underhooks to prevent Fitzgerald's takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Boy taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald decides to pull guard.
Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzgerald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has Fitzgerald in his guard.
Fitzgerald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Boy wants to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Paul Fitzgerald's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald fails to pull guard.
Fitzgerald stalls.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Paul Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald leaning against his opponent.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzgerald moves out of range easily.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy lands a big head kick that sends Fitzgerald tumbling to the mat! Boy takes a step backwards and waves Fitzgerald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Fitzgerald is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Boy scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy lands a big uppercut and Fitzgerald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fitzgerald looks OK. Boy waves Fitzgerald back to his feet!
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzgerald.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Boy wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald tries to counter by clinching up but Boy breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzgerald rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Boy blocks an elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald's cut is getting worse.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boy defends well and Fitzgerald ends up having to push Boy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzgerald has Boy pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Robo Boy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Robo Boy!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Robo Boy!
Robo Boy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miko Laaksonen (ranked 4123 p4p, 4248 weight class) and Prince King (ranked 0 p4p, 449 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miko Laaksonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prince King!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Laaksonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laaksonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Laaksonen tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laaksonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laaksonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laaksonen works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As King looks to move away, Laaksonen throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Laaksonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miko Laaksonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laaksonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Laaksonen wants the takedown. King is fighting it off but Laaksonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in King's guard against the cage.
Laaksonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King looking to control.
Laaksonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laaksonen throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
King wants to pass the guard but Laaksonen is keeping the position.
Laaksonen has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
King wants to control from the top but Laaksonen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laaksonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laaksonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen is controlling King's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laaksonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Laaksonen gets a clinch.
Laaksonen jumps guard but King stands there with Laaksonen around his waist. Laaksonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laaksonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laaksonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laaksonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laaksonen throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a head kick. That will keep Laaksonen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King looks winded!
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laaksonen breaks the clinch.
Laaksonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laaksonen.
A punch combination from Laaksonen misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Laaksonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King shoots in for a takedown but Laaksonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prince King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laaksonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
Laaksonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laaksonen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laaksonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laaksonen lands with a nice body punch.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Laaksonen circles away.
It looked like Laaksonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Laaksonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laaksonen stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King is breathing heavily.
King wants to clinch up but Laaksonen keeps it at a distance.
King with a poor takedown
letting Laaksonen counter with a right hand.
Miko Laaksonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince King.
King wants to slow Laaksonen down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Laaksonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laaksonen feints a jab promting King to slip. Laaksonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen misses with the combination.
Laaksonen throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Laaksonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Laaksonen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Laaksonen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laaksonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laaksonen throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King throws the kick towards the body but Laaksonen avoids it.
Laaksonen moves into range and clinches up with King.
Laaksonen pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King stops Laaksonen from standing up.
Laaksonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laaksonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King won't allow Laaksonen to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King misses with a double jab
and Laaksonen counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Laaksonen to acknowledge the strikes.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laaksonen pinned against the cage. Laaksonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Laaksonen. Those never looked like landing.
Laaksonen gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Laaksonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laaksonen as he avoids it easily.
Laaksonen throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Laaksonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King is looking to clinch.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laaksonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Laaksonen.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miko Laaksonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laaksonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Laaksonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laaksonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Laaksonen throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Laaksonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laaksonen stuffs the takedown.
Laaksonen connects with a single shot there.
Laaksonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Laaksonen crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Laaksonen jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Laaksonen trying to control the position here.
Laaksonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laaksonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laaksonen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laaksonen holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Laaksonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laaksonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen scores with a jab to the body.
Laaksonen misses with a two punch combination.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King misses with the body kick
and Laaksonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laaksonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laaksonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Laaksonen manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laaksonen controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laaksonen stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
King is looking to clinch.
Laaksonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laaksonen wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
Laaksonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
Laaksonen prevents King from improving his position.
Laaksonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miko Laaksonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laaksonen 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 for Miko Laaksonen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Miko Laaksonen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Miko Laaksonen!
Miko Laaksonen wins by unanimous decision!
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