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SFF 61: Burke vs. Brown II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Danko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danko comes into the arena with Red army choir - Soviet army song blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Danko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Young!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danko scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jason Young has been cut.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Danko counters with a nice body shot.
Danko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Danko wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Danko throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danko misses with a looping left.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Danko counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young scores with a takedown into Danko's guard.
Young drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danko!
Danko tries to stand but Young is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danko stands up.
Danko connects with a body shot.
Young takes a swing at Danko's ribcage but misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Danko enables Young to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Danko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Danko blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Young trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Danko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Danko preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Young is proving hard to escape from.
Young 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.
Danko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danko has managed to get both his arms back between Young's legs - danger averted.
Young looking for a guillotine here but Danko defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Young seems keen to control Danko's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Danko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Young's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danko misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Danko's head back.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Danko counters with a left to the body.
Young tries for a takedown but Danko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Young wants to control from the top but Danko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danko is keeping the position for now.
Young controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Young was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danko misses with a shot to the body
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Danko throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a single leg into guard. Danko didn't expect that.
Young trying to control but Danko is working from the bottom.
Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Young, into his guard.
Young working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Danko has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to improve his position but Danko is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Young gets full guard.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Danko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivan Danko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Danko.
Danko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Danko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Young's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Danko.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danko throws a lazy uppercut
and Danko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danko misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Young misses with a takedown attempt - Danko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Danko ducks down to avoid it.
Danko misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Danko throws a poor cross that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Danko shows good takedown defense.
Danko misses with a wild body shot.
Danko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Young takes a swing at Danko's ribcage but misses.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Danko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young cracks Danko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Danko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Danko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danko cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Danko misses with a body shot.
Danko lands a right hook to the body.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danko throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivan Danko is winning the standup battle so far.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danko misses with a left hand
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young misses with a hook
and Danko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Danko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danko lands a head shot.
Danko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Danko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Danko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Danko.
Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivan Danko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Young.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Jason Young's cut even more.
Jason Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danko misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danko keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young has gone for a leg lock! Danko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Young's guard.
Young trying to control the position.
Danko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danko stands up and waves to Young to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Danko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danko 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Danko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juuso Jaakkosela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumali Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Way I Feel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juuso Jaakkosela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sumali Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaakkosela fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaakkosela lands a nice shot that snaps Prasoetram's head back.
Prasoetram wants to clinch
letting Jaakkosela counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Jaakkosela.
Nice body punch from Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram moves to clinch but Jaakkosela breaks away
and Jaakkosela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaakkosela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prasoetram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakkosela throws a nice looking combination but Prasoetram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaakkosela connects with a body shot.
Jaakkosela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaakkosela throws the left hand but Prasoetram avoids the punch easily.
Prasoetram moves to clinch but Jaakkosela breaks away
and Jaakkosela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prasoetram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Jaakkosela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prasoetram doesn't seem phased though.
Prasoetram dodges the punch combination from Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakkosela throws a combination. Prasoetram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Prasoetram wants to clinch but Jaakkosela slips to the side
and Jaakkosela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaakkosela moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jaakkosela blocks a head kick by Prasoetram.
Sumali Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram closes the distance but Jaakkosela moves to the side
and Jaakkosela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prasoetram slips a jab and a cross from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with an open hand slap.
Jaakkosela stalks Prasoetram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prasoetram's face. Prasoetram staggers backwards, shaken.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Jaakkosela moves away
and Jaakkosela counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaakkosela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prasoetram doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaakkosela is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up
and Jaakkosela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaakkosela digs a good body shot into Prasoetram's ribs.
Jaakkosela lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Juuso Jaakkosela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prasoetram dodges the punch combination from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prasoetram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaakkosela tried to score with a low kick but Prasoetram checks it.
Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaakkosela counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaakkosela, as that shot connected.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up
and Jaakkosela counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaakkosela scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Jaakkosela. That snapped Prasoetram's head back.
Jaakkosela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prasoetram's head backwards.
Jab from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jaakkosela duly obliges.
Prasoetram looks gassed!
Prasoetram tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaakkosela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaakkosela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prasoetram under the eye.
Jaakkosela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up
and Prasoetram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Jaakkosela - just one landing.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but Jaakkosela keeps it at a distance.
Jaakkosela misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaakkosela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jaakkosela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prasoetram back to the cage. Jaakkosela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jaakkosela's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaakkosela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prasoetram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaakkosela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up
and Jaakkosela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakkosela connects with a jab.
Jaakkosela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaakkosela scores with a nice strike.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaakkosela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prasoetram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with an open hand slap.
Jaakkosela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaakkosela throws a shot to the body.
Prasoetram walks into a stiff left hand from Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prasoetram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaakkosela was well out of range. Poor timing from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram is looking to clinch but Jaakkosela is avoiding it.
Prasoetram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but Jaakkosela keeps it at a distance.
Jaakkosela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prasoetram doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaakkosela circles away.
Jaakkosela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaakkosela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jaakkosela.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaakkosela closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice straight punches there by Jaakkosela. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela lands with an uppercut that bounces Prasoetram off the cage and back into rage.
Jaakkosela is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left lands for Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaakkosela sizes up Prasoetram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prasoetram walks into a straight right hand from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela scores with a one two! Prasoetram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jaakkosela finds it's way through Prasoetram's defenses.
Jaakkosela shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Prasoetram eats them both and turns towards Jaakkosela to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaakkosela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prasoetram.
Jaakkosela lands a really nice looking cross but Prasoetram seems unphased.
Jaakkosela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaakkosela.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaakkosela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prasoetram closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaakkosela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Jaakkosela.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jaakkosela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juuso Jaakkosela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaakkosela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaakkosela scores with a one two! Prasoetram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juuso Jaakkosela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaakkosela is looking to chop away at Prasoetram's legs.
Prasoetram wants to clinch
and Jaakkosela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaakkosela connects with a single shot there.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram throws a hook but Jaakkosela avoids it easily.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Jaakkosela is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela thuds his right hand into Prasoetram's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prasoetram dodges the punch combination from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela lands the left hand.
Jaakkosela clobbers Prasoetram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prasoetram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaakkosela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prasoetram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prasoetram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaakkosela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasoetram can do to turn this around?
Prasoetram is breathing heavily.
Jaakkosela stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prasoetram throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakkosela avoids a wild elbow strike from Prasoetram.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Prasoetram.
Stalling in the clinch from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prasoetram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prasoetram just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaakkosela's brow.
Prasoetram pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaakkosela blocks an elbow strike from Prasoetram.
Come on Prasoetram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prasoetram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaakkosela has had enough of the clinch but Prasoetram keeps him there for the moment.
Prasoetram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaakkosela swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaakkosela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaakkosela with a jab.
Jaakkosela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prasoetram walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela scores with the left hand. Prasoetram knows he should have avoided that one.
Prasoetram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prasoetram closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaakkosela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prasoetram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prasoetram misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaakkosela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prasoetram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaakkosela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaakkosela scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jaakkosela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prasoetram's head backwards.
Jaakkosela connects with a single shot there.
Jaakkosela scores with a three punch combo!
Jaakkosela works over Prasoetram's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaakkosela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaakkosela.
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!
Jaakkosela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaakkosela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaakkosela lands a two punch combo.
Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaakkosela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaakkosela lands a jab-cross combination.
Juuso Jaakkosela is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaakkosela lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prasoetram wants to clinch but Jaakkosela slips to the side
and Jaakkosela counters with a nice body shot.
Prasoetram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaakkosela scores with a nice right hand.
Jaakkosela lands a jab-cross combination.
Jaakkosela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prasoetram momentarily.
Jaakkosela connects with a looping right hand.
Jaakkosela throws a series of punches but Prasoetram moves out of range.
Jaakkosela connects with a jab.
Jaakkosela moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prasoetram drops his hands momentarily and Jaakkosela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prasoetram darts in trying to clinch
and Prasoetram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaakkosela scores with a nice head shot.
Jaakkosela swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasoetram.
Prasoetram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prasoetram.
Jaakkosela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prasoetram momentarily.
Jaakkosela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela misses with a two punch combination.
Jaakkosela throws a one two combo.
Prasoetram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prasoetram fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela works over Prasoetram's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaakkosela closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Jaakkosela does no damage.
A left and a right from Jaakkosela both land. Nice combination.
Jaakkosela scores with a one two! Prasoetram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prasoetram closes the distance but Jaakkosela moves to the side
enabling Jaakkosela to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaakkosela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Jaakkosela moves away
and Jaakkosela counters with a two punch combo.
Jaakkosela lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaakkosela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prasoetram backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juuso Jaakkosela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A lazy left from Jaakkosela finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaakkosela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prasoetram momentarily.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaakkosela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prasoetram walks into a stiff left hand from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaakkosela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prasoetram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prasoetram wants to clinch but Jaakkosela slips to the side
and Jaakkosela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prasoetram walks into a straight right hand from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prasoetram in his tracks.
Jaakkosela throws a series of strikes that have Prasoetram backpedaling.
Jaakkosela thuds a left hand into Prasoetram's body.
Prasoetram takes one to the side of the head.
Prasoetram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prasoetram wants to clinch
letting Jaakkosela counter with a right hand.
Jaakkosela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaakkosela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaakkosela scores with a punch to the head.
Prasoetram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaakkosela with a nice cross.
Prasoetram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaakkosela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prasoetram scrambles back to his feet.
Jaakkosela scores with a jab. Prasoetram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prasoetram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prasoetram ducks right into an uppercut from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela lands a jab to the nose.
Jaakkosela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prasoetram back to the cage. Jaakkosela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Jaakkosela. Those never looked like landing.
Jaakkosela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaakkosela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Jaakkosela.
Prasoetram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaakkosela throws a combination. Prasoetram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jaakkosela misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prasoetram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaakkosela connects with a jab.
Prasoetram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela scores with the left hand. Prasoetram knows he should have avoided that one.
Prasoetram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaakkosela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaakkosela scores with the left hand. Prasoetram knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaakkosela keeps the fight on the outside.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaakkosela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prasoetram moves to clinch but Jaakkosela breaks away
and Jaakkosela counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaakkosela as he connects with a hook.
Jaakkosela misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a good jab.
A punch combination from Jaakkosela misses.
Prasoetram takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaakkosela scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jaakkosela throws a shot to the body.
Jaakkosela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaakkosela scores with a one two! Prasoetram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaakkosela swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasoetram.
Jaakkosela digs a good hook to Prasoetram's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prasoetram back to the cage. Jaakkosela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jaakkosela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaakkosela scores with a three punch combo!
Jaakkosela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prasoetram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaakkosela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prasoetram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prasoetram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Jaakkosela.
Nice shot by Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaakkosela throws a series of strikes that have Prasoetram backpedaling.
Jaakkosela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prasoetram doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prasoetram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaakkosela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaakkosela lands a jab to the nose.
Sumali Prasoetram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juuso Jaakkosela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaakkosela cracks Prasoetram with a good jab.
Jaakkosela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaakkosela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prasoetram doesn't seem bothered though.
Prasoetram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but Jaakkosela keeps it at a distance.
Jaakkosela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaakkosela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prasoetram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
and Jaakkosela counters with a three punch combo that has Prasoetram backing up. Prasoetram nods at Jaakkosela to acknowledge the strikes.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Jaakkosela moves away
and Jaakkosela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaakkosela works over Prasoetram's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaakkosela, as that shot connected.
Prasoetram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prasoetram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaakkosela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prasoetram.
Jaakkosela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prasoetram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaakkosela lands a two punch combo.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juuso Jaakkosela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaakkosela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juuso Jaakkosela!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirikk Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirikk Gunderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Corpus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eirikk Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpus tries to bum rush Gunderson with a series of wild strikes but Gunderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corpus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corpus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunderson dips to his left and cracks Corpus with an uppercut!
Gunderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corpus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunderson manages to avoid it.
Corpus misses with a wild combination.
Gunderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corpus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunderson.
Gunderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corpus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Eirikk Gunderson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunderson throws a lazy right hand but Corpus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eirikk Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunderson.
Corpus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunderson slips a jab and a cross from Corpus.
Corpus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunderson.
Corpus misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Gunderson misses.
Gunderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corpus.
Gunderson with a nice cross.
Corpus misses with a wild body shot.
Corpus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corpus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Corpus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunderson throws a right hand that misses
and Corpus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corpus works Gunderson's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corpus. Gunderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunderson misses with a hook
and Corpus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corpus tries to bum rush Gunderson with a series of wild strikes but Gunderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corpus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corpus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Corpus is looking to wear down Gunderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gunderson.
Corpus misses the shot to the body.
Corpus digs a good body shot into Gunderson's ribs.
Gunderson looks gassed!
Corpus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunderson manages to avoid it.
Gunderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corpus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunderson moves away.
Corpus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corpus lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corpus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunderson on the side of the head.
A cross from Corpus lands.
Gunderson is rocked!
That has opened up Eirikk Gunderson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpus ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gunderson's jaw. Gunderson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Corpus does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Corpus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupit Er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jupit Er!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Stoppers lands but Er takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jupit Er has been cut.
Stoppers lands a nice looking body kick.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Er. That did some damage!
Stoppers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Er takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Er misses with a jab to the body
and Stoppers counters with an inside leg kick.
Er is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Stoppers lands but Er takes it in his stride.
Stoppers fakes the leg kick and cracks Er in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppers scores with a head kick.
Jupit Er's cut is getting worse.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Er. That did some damage!
Stoppers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Er swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoppers.
Er chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoppers can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers is looking to clinch but Er is avoiding it.
A head kick from Stoppers lands but Er takes it in his stride.
Jupit Er's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers thows a body kick. Er tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoppers delivers a nice body kick.
Stoppers lands a big head kick that sends Er tumbling to the mat! Stoppers takes a step backwards and waves Er back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Er is rocked!
Jeez, Jupit Er's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jupit Er's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Stoppers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rajkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Ruutikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajkovic comes to the cage accompanied by . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Rajkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Ruutikainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruutikainen blocks the leg kick.
Ruutikainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rajkovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruutikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruutikainen throws a strike but Rajkovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rajkovic seems keen to control Ruutikainen's posture.
Ruutikainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruutikainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruutikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rajkovic is keeping the position for now.
Rajkovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rajkovic, not yet.
Ruutikainen cracks Rajkovic with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rajkovic is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rajkovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruutikainen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruutikainen, not yet.
Ruutikainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ruutikainen unloads with some shots from mount but Rajkovic bucks and avoids them well.
Rajkovic wants to hold on but Ruutikainen pushes him away.
Ruutikainen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rajkovic tries to reverse the position but Ruutikainen maintains control.
Ruutikainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rajkovic hang on?
Rajkovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruutikainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rajkovic trying to control but Ruutikainen postures up.
Ruutikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Rajkovic is not content to let Ruutikainen control the position.
Rajkovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruutikainen from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic trying to control but Ruutikainen postures up.
Ruutikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rajkovic is not content to let Ruutikainen control the position.
Ruutikainen trying to pass the guard but Rajkovic defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rajkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruutikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruutikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rajkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruutikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruutikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rajkovic.
Ruutikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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.
Ruutikainen throws a body punch but Rajkovic moves out of range.
Ruutikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Rajkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutikainen manages to avoid it.
Ruutikainen tries to clinch
and Rajkovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good work by Ruutikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Rajkovic looks to land a body kick but Ruutikainen moved away.
Ruutikainen tries to clinch
and Rajkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Rajkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutikainen thows a leg kick but Rajkovic checks it
and Rajkovic counters with a left and a right that stings Ruutikainen.
A jab from Ruutikainen misses.
Ruutikainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rajkovic connects with a body shot that sends Ruutikainen's belly button to the back.
Alexander Rajkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruutikainen swings for the body but Rajkovic moves out of range.
Rajkovic dodges the punch combination from Ruutikainen.
Rajkovic ducks under a wild hook from Ruutikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Rajkovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rajkovic stuffs the takedown.
Ruutikainen blocks a head kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruutikainen misses with a jab to the body
and Rajkovic counters with a nice body kick.
Rajkovic wants to land a leg kick but Ruutikainen is out of range.
Ruutikainen digs a good body shot into Rajkovic's ribs.
Ruutikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruutikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Rajkovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruutikainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruutikainen misses with a double jab
and Rajkovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rajkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruutikainen. That did some damage!
Jere Ruutikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutikainen tries for a takedown but Rajkovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruutikainen throws a leg kick
and Rajkovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rajkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Rajkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rajkovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Ruutikainen is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rajkovic. Ruutikainen shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a jab to the head.
Ruutikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajkovic swings for the body but Ruutikainen moves out of range.
Rajkovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rajkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruutikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rajkovic lands a two punch combo.
Ruutikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruutikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Rajkovic pushes Ruutikainen away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajkovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rajkovic scores with a hook.
Ruutikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rajkovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruutikainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rajkovic rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rajkovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Alexander Rajkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jere Ruutikainen.
Rajkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Ruutikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Rajkovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rajkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruutikainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rajkovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic works Ruutikainen's body with a nice hook.
Rajkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ruutikainen moves out of range easily.
Ruutikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajkovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rajkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rajkovic.
A shot to the body from Ruutikainen misses
and Rajkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruutikainen on the side of the head.
Rajkovic lands a jab to Ruutikainen's midsection.
Ruutikainen blocks a head kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic works Ruutikainen's body with a nice hook.
Rajkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Ruutikainen off balance momentarily.
Ruutikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruutikainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rajkovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Rajkovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rajkovic throws a right and a left that Ruutikainen avoids nicely.
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruutikainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rajkovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruutikainen looks to clinch
and Rajkovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rajkovic.
Ruutikainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rajkovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Rajkovic counters with a leg kick.
Rajkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruutikainen with a poor takedown
and Rajkovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jere Ruutikainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rajkovic keeps Ruutikainen at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajkovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rajkovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruutikainen back to the cage. Rajkovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruutikainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rajkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruutikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruutikainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruutikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruutikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajkovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruutikainen.
Rajkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rajkovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rajkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruutikainen looks to throw the jab but Rajkovic is out of range.
Ruutikainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rajkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rajkovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruutikainen is looking to clinch.
Rajkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruutikainen can do to turn this around?
Rajkovic thows a body kick. Ruutikainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruutikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rajkovic slips a jab and a cross from Ruutikainen.
Ruutikainen checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Ruutikainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rajkovic which made him look bad.
Ruutikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruutikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Rajkovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic lands a jab to Ruutikainen's midsection.
Ruutikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rajkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruutikainen misses with a body punch
and Rajkovic counters with a nice body kick.
Rajkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruutikainen's head.
Rajkovic throws out a loose jab but Ruutikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajkovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Rajkovic jabs Ruutikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Rajkovic. Those never looked like landing.
Rajkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruutikainen moves away.
Ruutikainen throws a combination that misses
and Rajkovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruutikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruutikainen misses with an uppercut
and Rajkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen blocks a head kick by Rajkovic.
Ruutikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rajkovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajkovic has his hands on Ruutikainen's head, controlling the position.
Rajkovic looking to control.
Ruutikainen distracts Rajkovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruutikainen is pushing down on Rajkovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rajkovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruutikainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rajkovic trying to control but Ruutikainen postures up.
Ruutikainen passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic parries the strikes from Ruutikainen easily there. Ruutikainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rajkovic to escape.
Rajkovic wants to get back to his feet but Ruutikainen drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruutikainen wants to control but Rajkovic is keeping him busy.
Ruutikainen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rajkovic dodges the ground and pound from Ruutikainen.
Rajkovic is looking for a sweep.
Jere Ruutikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruutikainen is looking to take a break and control but Rajkovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruutikainen controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen trying to control the position but Rajkovic is working away.
Ruutikainen cracks Rajkovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruutikainen trying to control the position but Rajkovic is working away.
Alexander Rajkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruutikainen grinds an elbow into Rajkovic's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruutikainen looks up at the clock and then as Rajkovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruutikainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Rajkovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rajkovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rajkovic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Foster might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ruff Ryders Anthem-DMX. McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music. Jamie Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foster throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foster misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregor to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregor wants to advance to full mount but Foster doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor throws a strike but Foster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster wants to stand but McGregor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foster.
Foster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor misses the jab.
Foster misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamie Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie McGregor.
Foster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with an inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foster in his tracks.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
McGregor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor working Foster over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor is looking to advance position but Foster won't allow it.
McGregor wants to take a breather but Foster is having none of it.
McGregor wants to free his trapped foot but Foster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foster's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to pass to full mount but Foster defends it.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Foster!
Foster blocking the ground and pound.
McGregor thowing shots but they're missing.
McGregor working Foster over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGregor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
McGregor working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Foster.
Foster tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foster throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster misses with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
Foster tries to sprawl but McGregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Charlie McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor throws some wild stikes that Foster manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGregor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGregor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foster tries to hold on but McGregor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor cracks Foster with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie McGregor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Levis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyce Greycie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greycie has chosen Parang Tanga Lang as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Levis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyce Greycie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levis misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Greycie to counter with a crisp jab.
Greycie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Levis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levis is looking for a triangle but Greycie pushes his legs off easily.
Levis is looking for a triangle but Greycie pushes his legs off easily.
Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Greycie 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.
Levis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greycie defends well.
Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Levis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levis manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Levis's guard.
Levis is looking for a triangle but Greycie pushes his legs off easily.
Levis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levis looking for a guillotine here but Greycie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greycie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greycie trying to control the position from guard on top but Levis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levis working for a triangle but Greycie defends it easily.
Greycie 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.
Levis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greycie slips nicely into half guard.
Greycie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Levis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greycie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoyce Greycie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Kone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kone swings widly with a right hand
and McCall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tommy McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kone throws out a powerful jab.
Kone throws a right hand that misses
and McCall counters with a stiff right hand.
McCall misses with a lunging right hand
and Kone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kone ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
Kone misses with a lunging right hand
and McCall counters with a straight right hand.
McCall connects with a body shot that sends Kone's belly button to the back.
Kone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
enabling Kone to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCall throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCall misses with a hook
and Kone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kone cracks McCall with an open hand slap.
McCall misses with a left hand
and Kone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCall tests Kone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall misses with a leg kick.
Kone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kone misses with a lunging right hand
and McCall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kone misses with a jab to the body
and Kone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
McCall scores with a leg kick.
McCall misses with an uppercut
and Kone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall misses with an uppercut
and Kone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCall thinking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kone checks a leg kick.
Kone looks to score with a jab to the body but McCall is just out of range.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kone moves away.
Kone misses with an uppercut
and McCall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kone thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCall throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kone counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kone swings widly with a right hand
letting McCall counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Kone.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Kone's head but Kone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kone, as that shot connected.
McCall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kone scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCall scores with a nice head shot.
McCall connects with a leg kick. Kone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from McCall misses.
Kone tests McCall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kone staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall throws an off balance right hand
and Kone counters with a nice uppercut.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kone was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kone thows a body shot but no joy.
Kone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tommy McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
Kone blocks a leg kick.
A big right from McCall misses.
Jab by McCall.
McCall throws out a leg kick but Kone moves out of range and McCall only half commits.
McCall throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kone counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a leg kick which misses Kone's front leg but catches the back leg as Kone tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for McCall. That snapped Kone's head back.
McCall with a jab.
Kone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCall counters with a nice leg kick.
McCall cracks Kone with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kone.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kone.
McCall throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a lazy head kick
and Kone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kone swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
Kone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCall lands a lovely overhand right.
McCall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kone. That did some damage!
Kone throws a poor cross that misses
and McCall counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCall.
Kone misses with a body punch
and McCall counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from McCall tenderised Kone's leg. Kone is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kone moves away.
McCall swats away the attempt to clinch by Kone.
McCall scores with a nice strike.
A big left from McCall misses.
McCall throws a low kick but Kone moves out of range easily.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Kone slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kone misses the body punch
enabling McCall to counter with a crisp jab.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Kone moves out of range easily.
McCall lands a leg kick that knocks Kone off balance momentarily.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kone moves away from the strike by McCall.
Kone tries to clinch up
and McCall counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCall counters with a good low kick that Kone was not able to check.
McCall cracks Kone with a good jab.
A jab from McCall misses.
McCall throws the left hand but Kone avoids the punch easily.
McCall throws an off balance right hand
and Kone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kone moves away.
Kone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCall.
Kone misses with a body shot.
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.
Kone misses with an uppercut
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCall.
McCall connects with a jab.
Kone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCall counters with a leg kick.
McCall lands a jab to Kone's midsection.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kone manages to avoid it.
Kone misses with a jab to the body
and McCall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McCall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kone was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCall throws a body punch but Kone moves out of range.
Kone moves out of range of the body kick from McCall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
Kone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kone misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kone connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by McCall as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from McCall misses its intended target.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Kone blocks the leg kick.
McCall misses with a hook. Kone ducked under it nicely.
McCall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCall scores with a jab.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Kone counters with a nice uppercut.
Kone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall.
Kone throws a right hand that misses
and McCall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kone lands a nice shot to the body.
Kone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throws a good cross that connects.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Kone slips the punch.
McCall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kone swings widly with a right hand
and McCall counters with a stiff right hand.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
Kone with a jab.
McCall throws a jab but it's blocked by Kone.
Kone misses the body punch
and McCall counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCall can pounce on him.
Kone moves forwards but McCall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCall misses with a lunging right hand
and Kone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kone misses with a hook
and McCall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Kone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall cracks Kone with an open hand slap.
McCall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Kone slips the punch.
McCall throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kone on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch lands to the side of Kone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
Kone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCall misses with a hook
and Kone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCall thinking.
McCall tries to move into range but Kone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCall - that will leave a mark!
McCall misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall had his way with Diesel Kone in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall motions for Kone to come forward. McCall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCall misses with a right hand
and Kone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCall misses with a right hand
and Kone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCall misses with a right hand
and Kone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kone misses with a hook
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kone throws out the jab.
Kone dips to his left and cracks McCall with an uppercut!
Kone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kone misses with a right hand
and McCall counters with a nice body shot.
Kone avoids the head kick by McCall.
Kone misses with a lunging right hand
and McCall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kone clobbers McCall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kone to counter with a crisp jab.
Kone throws a lazy right hand but McCall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kone really felt that one!
McCall lands a nice shot that snaps Kone's head back.
McCall lands a head shot.
Diesel Kone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kone misses with a right hand
and McCall counters with an outside leg kick.
McCall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall misses the body punch
letting Kone counter with a right hand.
McCall misses with a leg kick.
Kone lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Kone moves out of range easily.
Kone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kone blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kone throws a hook but McCall avoids it easily.
Kone misses with a left hand
and McCall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kone misses with a body shot.
McCall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kone misses with a body punch
and McCall counters with a low kick, right behind Kone 's knee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCall throws a leg kick but Kone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diesel Kone.
Well McCall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McCall!
Tommy McCall retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Ka Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wong's choice of entrance music: Aegukka. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Ka Wong!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Wong misses with a kick to the body
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Adams sizes up Wong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams checks a low kick from Wong.
Wong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams blocks a head kick by Wong.
Wong gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to stall but Wong improves his position.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Adams.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams is working Wong over against the cage.
Wong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Adams is leaning against Wong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Adams trying to stall but Wong improves his position.
Adams slowing the pace effectively.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Adams digs a right hand into Wong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wong's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Adams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
Adams blocks an elbow strike.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams is leaning against Wong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Wong blocks a body shot from Adams.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Wong in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Bing Ka Wong has been cut.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Adams.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams digs a right hand into Wong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wong's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Wong's ribcage. Wong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Adams.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not.
Adams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Adams throws an elbow but it misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adams is working Wong over against the cage.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wong looks gassed!
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Wong blocks an elbow strike.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Wong's ribcage. Wong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams just leaning against Wong, taking a breather.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Wong's ribcage. Wong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Wong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bing Ka Wong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from Wong.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wong avoids it.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Wong avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Adams.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Wong prevents a body shot from Adams.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wong avoids it.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Adams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adams is working Wong over against the cage.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Wong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wong's elbow.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Adams wants to stall.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stall.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Bryan Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wong avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Wong avoids the damage to the body.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wong's elbow.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong blocks a body shot from Adams.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wong up against the cage.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wong's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adams is trying to stall.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams blocks an elbow strike.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Adams lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Ka Wong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bing Ka Wong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wong throws a lazy head kick
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Wong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Wong in his tracks for a moment.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Wong gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Adams taking a breather.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Adams lands an elbow just above Wong 's eye.
Adams wants to stall.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams presses Wong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams gets through Wong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Adams scores with a hook to the body.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Adams pushes Wong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wong's elbow.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams tries to stall but Wong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wong.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams stalls.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wong avoids it.
Adams cracks Wong with a nice body shot.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Adams gets through Wong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Wong in his tracks for a moment.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wong.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Adams lands an elbow just above Wong 's eye.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Wong landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
Wong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams avoids a wild elbow strike from Wong.
Adams avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Adams stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Wong avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Adams!
Bryan Adams retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Discoboys - I came for you. Brown has chosen Candy Paint as his entrance music. Solomon Burke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Brown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown tries to land a body kick
and Burke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with the body kick
and Burke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Burke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Burke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Burke counters with a solid body kick.
Burke throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Burke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Burke won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burke moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Burke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burke lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Burke counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Burke lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Burke.
Brown looks gassed!
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke lands a body punch.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
Burke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Burke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke lands a knee to the head.
Burke pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Burke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Burke.
Burke lands a body punch.
Burke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke lands a nice uppercut.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke lands a left hand.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
Knees to the body from Burke.
Burke lands a left hand.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
A short uppercut from Burke.
Burke lands a body shot.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Burke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Burke.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Burke.
Burke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Burke lands a body shot.
Burke lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Good body shot from Burke.
A short left from Burke.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Burke has him pressed against the cage.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burke lands a nice knee to the body.
Burke landing knees to the body.
Burke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burke with a knee to the head.
Burke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burke obliges.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Burke.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Burke.
Good body shot from Burke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Burke gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burke prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Burke has the dominant position.
Burke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burke pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burke lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Burke lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burke cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Burke blocking some punches.
Burke is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke dominated that round.
That's time! Burke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burke counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burke tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burke lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Burke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Burke counters with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Burke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Burke keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Burke lands a body punch.
Solomon Burke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
Burke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Burke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Burke.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Burke.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Burke lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Burke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Burke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
Burke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burke.
Burke lands a body punch.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown working aggressively here.
Burke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burke lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Burke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burke.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Burke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws a nice head kick!
Brown misses with a hook
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burke moves into the clinch.
Burke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Burke lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Burke.
Burke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burke.
Burke lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Burke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burke crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burke.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Burke is controlling him.
Burke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burke.
Burke lands a knee to the head.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown wants to break free but Burke has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Burke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Burke has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burke counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown walks into a jab.
Burke wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Burke counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Burke counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
A head kick from Burke lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Burke counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burke, right into the meat.
Burke slips under a jab.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Burke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Burke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Burke moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Burke.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Burke has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burke.
Burke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Burke has double underhooks.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Burke has the dominant position.
Burke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burke.
Burke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Burke scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burke obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke lands a body punch.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Burke is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burke.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Burke has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Burke.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Burke.
Burke lands a left hand.
Burke lands a knee to the head.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Burke lands an uppercut.
Burke lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burke.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
Burke gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Burke.
A short right from Burke.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
A hook to the body from Burke.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Burke blocking some punches.
Burke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burke cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Brown lands a jab.
Burke throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown avoids the head kick by Burke.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Burke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Burke counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown misses with a hook
and Burke counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burke.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with a body kick.
Charlie Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a hook
and Burke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Burke wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown throws a head kick but Burke moves out of range.
Burke gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Burke.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
Burke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Burke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Burke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burke pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burke.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Burke.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Burke won't allow it.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Burke.
Burke lands with a right to the head.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
Burke lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Burke.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
Burke lands a knee to the body.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Burke is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Burke.
Burke crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Burke digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Burke.
Burke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Brown misses with some punches.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burke is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke lands with a right to the head.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Burke connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Burke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burke tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burke.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Burke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burke is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Burke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Burke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burke throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Burke throws a nice head kick!
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Burke counters with a body kick.
Burke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown misses with a kick to the body
and Burke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Burke avoids the body shot from Brown.
Solomon Burke is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burke counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burke counters with a good, hard body kick but Brown shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Burke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Burke counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Burke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Burke counters with a leg kick.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Burke counters with a nice body kick.
Burke scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke had his way with Charlie Brown in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown throws a leg kick
and Burke counters with a body kick that stops Brown in his tracks momentarily.
Burke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Burke is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burke thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Burke. Burke maintains the clinch.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burke lands a knee to the body.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burke cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burke.
Burke with a knee to the head.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Brown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke lands a knee to the body.
Burke lands a left hand.
Burke lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Burke.
Burke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burke obliges.
Burke is working Brown over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Burke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke landing knees to the body.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Burke.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burke presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Brown is trying to push Burke away but Burke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burke with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Solomon Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke lands a body punch.
Burke lands with a short shot to the head.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Burke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Burke won't allow it.
Brown prevents a body shot from Burke.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burke with a knee to the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burke backwards.
Burke pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Burke.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Charlie Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burke misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Burke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Burke.
Burke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Burke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Burke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Burke counters with a solid body kick.
Brown misses with the body kick
and Burke counters with a nice body shot.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burke counters with a nice leg kick.
Burke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Burke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Burke has double underhooks.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Burke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burke has him pressed against the cage.
Burke lands with a short shot to the head.
Burke scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Burke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burke.
Burke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burke scores with a shoulder strike.
Burke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Burke pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burke lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burke works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Burke cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Burke lands a body punch.
Burke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Burke lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burke.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Burke has double underhooks.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Burke!
Solomon Burke retains his middleweight title!
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