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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baginski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WALECZNE SERCE. Raimo Tikkari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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160 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Baginski tenderised Tikkari's leg. Tikkari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tikkari throws a body kick that misses.
Baginski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tikkari looks to land a right hand but Baginski moved out of range.
Tikkari tried to score with a low kick but Baginski checks it.
Tikkari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baginski!
A telegraphed right hand from Tikkari misses the target.
Baginski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baginski looking to score a takedown here. Tikkari is defending well but Baginski drives through and ends up in Tikkari's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baginski postures up in Tikkari's guard and throws a big left but Tikkari blocks it.
Baginski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski throws an elbow that misses. Tikkari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baginski's guard. Nice move by Tikkari!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari wanted to stand there but Baginski had control of the position.
Baginski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tikkari's guard.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski throws a big right hand that misses.
Baginski throws a big right hand that misses.
Baginski throws a big right hand that misses.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baginski won't allow Tikkari to get back to his feet.
Tikkari looks winded!
Baginski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baginski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski throws a big elbow that misses.
Baginski landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski with a nice head shot there.
Baginski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baginski working some strikes from top position.
Baginski drops back looking for a leg! Tikkari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tikkari manages to kick Baginski off! Baginski jumps back into Tikkari's guard.
Tikkari wants to stand and escape but Baginski is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baginski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
Tikkari is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
Baginski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baginski pushes Tikkari away with a front kick.
Tikkari misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baginski with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Baginski.
Baginski scores with a jab to the body.
Baginski scores with a jab.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick and Baginski moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tikkari. Baginski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikkari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baginski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baginski keeps Tikkari at a distance using the push kick.
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Baginski scores with a shot to the body.
Baginski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.
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!
Jab from Baginski.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baginski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tikkari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baginski can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Baginski finds it's target.
Baginski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baginski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baginski throws a head kick that half lands.
Baginski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tikkari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tikkari can do to turn this around?
Baginski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
Piotr Baginski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baginski. Tikkari shrugs it off though.
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!
Baginski forces Tikkari back against the cage and clinches.
Tikkari is trying to force a seperation but Baginski has the dominant position.
Baginski leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baginski blocks it with crossed arms.
Baginski avoiding damage as Tikkari throws knees to the body.
Baginski has Tikkari pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baginski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baginski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baginski digs a right hand underneath Tikkari's ribcage. Tikkari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baginski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baginski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baginski cracks Tikkari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski works the jab nicely.
Baginski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tikkari misses with a low kick as Baginski jumps back.
Baginski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Baginski moves out of range.
Tikkari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tikkari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Baginski.
A right-left combo lands from Baginski.
Baginski throws a one two combo.
Baginski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baginski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baginski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Baginski moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baginski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baginski throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski scores with a punch to the head.
Tikkari misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Baginski there.
Baginski lands with a shot to the body.
Baginski throws a series of strikes that have Tikkari backpedaling.
Tikkari is rocked!
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Baginski.
Tikkari is still on wobbly legs! Can Baginski finish him?
Baginski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tikkari's sensitive parts.
Baginski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tikkari. That did some damage!
Tikkari seems to have recovered his senses.
Tikkari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baginski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baginski, as that shot connected.
Baginski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tikkari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baginski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baginski fakes the leg kick and cracks Tikkari in the body.
Baginski throws a front kick that sends Tikkari stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baginski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baginski lands a really nice looking cross but Tikkari seems unphased.
Baginski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tikkari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baginski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tikkari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tikkari tries to land a leg kick but Baginski saw it coming and moves away.
Tikkari tries to move into range but Baginski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baginski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tikkari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baginski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tikkari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baginski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tikkari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baginski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baginski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikkari doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baginski throws a combination. Tikkari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baginski manages to avoid it.
Tikkari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baginski misses with a head kick.
Baginski throws a right hand that Tikkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkari also avoids with ease.
Baginski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tikkari will feel that in the morning.
Baginski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baginski is looking to clinch but Tikkari is avoiding it.
Baginski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Baginski.
Nice shot by Baginski.
Tikkari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baginski has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski thows a body shot but no joy.
Baginski lands with a cross.
Baginski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baginski duly obliges.
Tikkari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baginski.
Baginski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baginski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikkari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Baginski.
Tikkari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tikkari gets caught flat footed, as Baginski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baginski chips away with some ground and pound.
Baginski works over Tikkari with some ground and pound from guard.
Baginski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baginski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baginski trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Baginski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski postures up and lands a big shot to Tikkari's brow.
Baginski trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Baginski is in close to Tikkari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
Tikkari keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baginski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baginski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tikkari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baginski.
Baginski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tikkari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baginski.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Baginski is controlling him well.
Tikkari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baginski throwing shots but Tikkari is blocking nicely.
Baginski works his way into side control.
Baginski 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.
Baginski throws a strike aimed at the side of Tikkari's head but Tikkari avoids it well.
Baginski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tikkari is not content to let Baginski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baginski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikkari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baginski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikkari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tikkari tries to escape but Baginski is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikkari to see if he's OK.
Baginski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tikkari trying to remain calm as Baginski controls from the top position.
Baginski working the ground and pound.
Tikkari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baginski is working Tikkari over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baginski scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tikkari is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Baginski can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski is the new lightweight champion!
Piotr Baginski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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