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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Doppler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Raimo Tikkari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Doppler!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doppler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tikkari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tikkari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doppler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tikkari to counter with a crisp jab.
Tikkari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tikkari misses with a body kick.
Doppler throws a nice looking combination but Tikkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Doppler avoids the head kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doppler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tikkari.
Tikkari misses with a wild combination.
Tikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doppler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doppler is rocked!
Doppler swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikkari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a right and a left that Doppler avoids nicely.
Tikkari is looking to clinch but Doppler is avoiding it.
Tikkari is looking to clinch but Doppler is avoiding it.
A jab from Doppler misses.
Doppler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tikkari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tikkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Doppler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doppler misses with a straight left.
Doppler swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikkari.
Tikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikkari tries to clinch but Doppler moves out of range.
Tikkari drops Doppler with a beautiful combination! Doppler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tikkari is looking for the KO!
Doppler is still on wobbly legs! Can Tikkari finish him?
Tikkari tries to clinch but Doppler moves out of range.
Tikkari misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkari fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Doppler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Doppler looks to clinch but Tikkari throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Doppler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raimo Tikkari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rannanjarvi Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- Go To Sleep. Ruskea has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rannanjarvi Antti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruskea avoids the head kick by Antti.
Ruskea fails to land the takedown.
Antti throws a right and a left that Ruskea avoids nicely.
Ruskea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Antti to the mat! Antti manages to get full guard.
Ruskea throws and elbow that misses. Antti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruskea's guard. Nice move by Antti!
Ruskea wants to stand and escape but Antti is having none of it.
Antti wants to get up but he can't break Ruskea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruskea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruskea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruskea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Antti has managed to get both his arms back between Ruskea's legs - danger averted.
Antti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruskea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruskea had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Antti is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ruskea Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Antti's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruskea misses with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti holding both Ruskea 's hands and preventing any damage.
Antti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Antti looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ruskea looking for the RNC.
Ruskea looks gassed!
Antti has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ruskea is trying to control but Antti is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Antti tries to buck Ruskea off but he can't manage it.
Ruskea looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ruskea looking to control but Antti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruskea working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Antti is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruskea trying to control but Antti is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea won't let Antti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ruskea punching from mount but Antti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruskea breaks from Antti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Antti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruskea looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruskea lands a big shot there that rocks Antti but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Antti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruskea throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Antti is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruskea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Antti is looking to escape.
Antti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ruskea with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruskea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ruskea is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Antti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ruskea thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruskea tries to control but Antti wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Antti tries to work over Ruskea's front leg with a kick but Ruskea checks it.
Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruskea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruskea throws a head kick that misses.
Antti throws a looping overhand right but Ruskea ducks down to avoid it.
Ruskea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Antti wants to get back to his feet.
Ruskea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruskea is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruskea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antti is just riding it out for now. Ruskea eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ruskea there.
Antti kicks Ruskea off and gets back to his feet.
Ruskea throws a head kick that misses.
Ruskea thuds a left hand into Antti's body.
Antti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruskea fails with a takedown attempt.
Antti throws a head kick that misses
and Ruskea counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruskea is looking to break free of the clinch but Antti has double underhooks.
Antti is trying to break free.
Antti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Antti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruskea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antti lands a head kick. Ruskea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruskea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rannanjarvi Antti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruskea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruskea.
Antti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruskea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antti.
Antti thows a leg kick but Ruskea checks it
and Ruskea counters with a shoot takedown. Antti fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea trying to control the position from guard on top but Antti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruskea stops Antti from standing up.
Ruskea drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ruskea seems to have locked his on tight now - Antti screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ruskea, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Risto Ruskea!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Midget's entrance music is Morbid Angel - Dominate. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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320 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masaru Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Luikku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Midget.
Midget misses with a series of wild punches.
Luikku closes the distance and clinches up with Midget, looking for a takedown. Luikku pushes Midget against the cage but Midget circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luikku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Midget listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luikku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Midget is fending him off so far but Luikku persists. Nope, Midget circles away and we're back to standing.
Masaru Midget has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Luikku.
Midget throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luikku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luikku looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Midget lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Luikku is looking to close the distance but Midget sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Luikku crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Luikku is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Masaru Midget!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza comes to the cage accompanied by Omar-S - Day. Nyrkki Hynynen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Hynynen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hynynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerveza circles away.
Hynynen blocks a low kick nicely.
Hynynen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerveza throws out the jab.
Cerveza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Cerveza misses.
A punch combination from Cerveza misses.
Hynynen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.
Hynynen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hynynen checks a leg kick.
Cerveza misses with a straight right.
Cerveza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hynynen moves away.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.
Cerveza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cerveza throws a looping overhand right but Hynynen ducks down to avoid it.
Cerveza swats away the attempt to clinch by Hynynen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynynen ducks under a wild hook from Cerveza.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cerveza.
Cerveza throws a chopping leg kick but Hynynen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Cerveza misses.
Cerveza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cerveza lands a body shot.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerveza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hynynen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hynynen looks gassed!
The crowd cheers as Cerveza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hynynen doesn't seem phased though.
Cerveza throws a jab but it's blocked by Hynynen.
Hynynen tries to clinch but Cerveza moves out of range.
Cerveza throws a leg kick but Hynynen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerveza misses with a two punch combination.
Cerveza misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hynynen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cerveza scores with a punch to the head.
Cerveza dips to his left and cracks Hynynen with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerveza misses with a hook.
Cerveza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cerveza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hynynen.
Hynynen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hynynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerveza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cerveza misses.
Cerveza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hynynen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hynynen.
A short right from Cerveza on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cerveza.
Cerveza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hynynen taking a breather.
Cerveza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cerveza digs a right hand into Hynynen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hynynen's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cerveza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hynynen gets through Cerveza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cerveza lands with a left to the head.
Cerveza lands with a right to the head.
Hynynen prevents the takedown attempt.
Hynynen throws a head punch that misses.
Cerveza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Cerveza.
Cerveza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hynynen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cerveza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hynynen.
Hynynen misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cerveza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cerveza on the inside.
Cerveza has clasped his hands together around Hynynen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cerveza is trying to ground and pound but Hynynen uses the momentary lack of control by Cerveza to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerveza is trying to control the action in half guard but Hynynen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerveza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amigo Cerveza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cerveza digs a good body shot into Hynynen's ribs.
Hynynen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerveza throws out the jab.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Hynynen.
Hynynen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cerveza, pushing him back against the cage.
Hynynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hynynen looking to stall.
Hynynen is struggling to control the position.
Hynynen gets underhooks to prevent Cerveza's takedown attempt.
Cerveza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hynynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hynynen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cerveza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amigo Cerveza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerveza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hynynen blocks an elbow strike from Cerveza.
Cerveza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hynynen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza has Hynynen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hynynen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cerveza throws an elbow but misses.
Cerveza slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hynynen is stalling here.
Cerveza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerveza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cerveza working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cerveza.
Cerveza is working for takedown but Hynynen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hynynen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cerveza prevents a body shot from Hynynen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerveza. Hynynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hynynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerveza circles away.
Cerveza misses with an uppercut. Hynynen saw that one coming.
Cerveza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hynynen has time to react.
Hynynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza misses with a leg kick
and Hynynen moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cerveza.
Hynynen stops a takedown attempt from Cerveza.
Hynynen lands a left hand.
Hynynen misses with the head strike.
Cerveza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cerveza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hynynen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cerveza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerveza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerveza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hynynen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hynynen moves away from the strike by Cerveza.
Cerveza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cerveza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza throws a hook to the side of Hynynen's head but Hynynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cerveza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hynynen is just out of range.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.
Cerveza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hynynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveza throws a chopping leg kick but Hynynen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cerveza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hynynen counters with a good low kick that Cerveza was not able to check.
Cerveza misses with a straight right.
Hynynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hynynen closes the distance and pushes Cerveza back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerveza. Hynynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerveza throws a leg kick but Hynynen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Cerveza misses.
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.
Cerveza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerveza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hynynen ducks right into an uppercut from Cerveza.
Cerveza misses with a looping right.
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerveza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Cerveza is predictable there
and Hynynen counters with a good low kick that Cerveza was not able to check.
Nyrkki Hynynen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hynynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cerveza looks to land a body kick but Hynynen moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hynynen checks a leg kick.
Hynynen checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Cerveza misses its intended target.
Hynynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Amigo Cerveza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hynynen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerveza throws out the jab.
Cerveza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hynynen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerveza throws out the jab.
Cerveza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hynynen counters by moving into the clinch.
Hynynen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cerveza up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hynynen fails to land.
Hynynen blocking some punches.
Hynynen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hynynen taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cerveza.
Cerveza throws an elbow that misses.
Cerveza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hynynen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cerveza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hynynen is keeping busy.
Hynynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cerveza pushes off an throws an elbow but Hynynen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hynynen effectively controlling the action here.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Cerveza avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
Hynynen working aggressively here.
Hynynen gets underhooks to prevent Cerveza's takedown attempt.
Cerveza taking a breather.
Cerveza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cerveza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cerveza trying to stall but Hynynen improves his position.
Cerveza trying to land knees to the body.
Hynynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hynynen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hynynen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cerveza scores with a shot to the side of Hynynen's head.
A hook to the body from Hynynen.
Hynynen is working Cerveza over against the cage.
Hynynen lands a nice uppercut.
Hynynen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hynynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Cerveza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hynynen lands an uppercut.
Cerveza misses with some punches.
Cerveza misses with the head strike.
Hynynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hynynen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Cerveza avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
Hynynen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hynynen cracks Cerveza with a nice body shot.
Hynynen trying to stall but Cerveza improves his position.
Cerveza avoiding damage as Hynynen throws knees to the body.
Cerveza blocks a body shot from Hynynen.
Cerveza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hynynen is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cerveza throws a punch but it's blocked by Hynynen.
A right hand to the body from Hynynen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cerveza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hynynen blocks an elbow strike from Cerveza.
Cerveza looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Cerveza avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
Cerveza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hynynen is defending well for now.
Cerveza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hynynen controlling the action here for a moment.
Hynynen pushes Cerveza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Cerveza to work.
Cerveza missing with knees to the body.
Nyrkki Hynynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hynynen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hynynen is stalling here.
Amigo Cerveza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Cerveza.
Hynynen is trying to stall.
Cerveza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hynynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hynynen tries a body shot but Cerveza blocks it.
A short uppercut from Hynynen.
Cerveza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cerveza manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cerveza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cerveza wants to control for a moment but Hynynen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cerveza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hynynen.
Cerveza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hynynen pulls his head out easily.
Hynynen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cerveza's head.
Hynynen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Hynynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cerveza 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson comes into the arena with SMC Hoodrats blaring out of the sound system. Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Candy Paint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Dickson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Dickson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dickson.
Brown throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dickson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Brown stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbof Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbof Slice!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva 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.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Slice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Slice throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Silva slips under a jab from Slice.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva moves forwards but Slice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Slice throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Slice looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Slice looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kimbof Slice has been cut.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Slice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Slice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Slice's ribcage.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slice wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Slice wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva lands an elbow just above Slice 's eye.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Slice tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Slice avoids the damage to the body.
Slice tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slice up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice breaks the clinch.
A big left from Slice misses.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Silva darts in and clinches Slice up against the cage.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to stall but Slice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Slice wants to break free but Silva has control.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Slice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Slice tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Slice is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slice blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbof Slice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slice scores with a jab to the head.
Slice scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slice takes an elbow to the temple.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Slice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva working Slice over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Slice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Slice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Slice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimbof Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice breaks the clinch.
Silva lands a head kick!
Slice cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is stalling here.
Slice takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Slice takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Slice tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Demian Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice blocks an elbow strike.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Slice blocks the elbow strike.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice wants to break free but Silva has control.
Slice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slice avoids it.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
Slice takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimbof Slice'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. This is the final round!
Slice looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Slice takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva rushes Slice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva lands an elbow just above Slice 's eye.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Slice tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Slice blocks an elbow strike.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Silva has Slice pressed against the cage.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slice tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Slice tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Slice blocks an elbow strike.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Slice tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva forces Slice back against the cage and clinches.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
Silva has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Silva lands an elbow just above Slice 's eye.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Slice is trying to break free.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva stalling.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slice breaks the clinch.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimbof Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Kimbof Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Slice improves position.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Slice avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Slice tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Slice tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Demian Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Slice's ribcage.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dashoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krooninen Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Cockney Rejects - Go Down Fighting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Dashoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krooninen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Dashoo.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dashoo.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dashoo's guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Dashoo to sweep him here.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dashoo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Dashoo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Dashoo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Dashoo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Test of a Man - Dash as his entrance music. Abdullah Virtanen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdullah Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Virtanen moves into the clinch.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kozlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but Kozlov moved away.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Virtanen works the jab nicely.
It looks like Wladamir Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov defending well as Virtanen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlov.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdullah Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov misses the body punch
and Virtanen counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Virtanen looking to finish!
Kozlov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen loads up on a big left hand. Kozlov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Virtanen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kozlov can't hide his disappointment, as Virtanen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Metusalem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesus Pope's chin.
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302 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Pope!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Metusalem misses with a wild combination.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Metusalem sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metusalem slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pope.
Pope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metusalem as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metusalem looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem drops Pope with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pope looks back up at him and smiles so Metusalem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jesus Pope has been cut.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metusalem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metusalem avoids it really well and circles away.
Pope tries for a takedown but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metusalem is looking to chop away at Pope's legs.
Boris Metusalem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metusalem as he jumps to the side.
Metusalem lands a head shot.
Pope looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Metusalem does no damage.
Pope is trying desperately to land a takedown but Metusalem is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pope.
Metusalem misses with a wild combination.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metusalem.
Pope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metusalem tries to avoid it but Pope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metusalem to the ground. Metusalem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metusalem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Metusalem, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Metusalem against the cage but Metusalem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope dives in and grabs Metusalem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metusalem pushes down on Pope's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Metusalem.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pope.
Metusalem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pope is controlling him well.
Pope misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pope creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Metusalem sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metusalem but Metusalem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pope lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pope.
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.
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown. Metusalem tries to sprawl out of it but Pope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metusalem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pope decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pope prevents Metusalem from standing back up.
Pope is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metusalem is just riding it out for now. Pope eventually gives up the hold.
Pope passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pope lands in his opponent's guard.
Pope scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metusalem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metusalem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Metusalem blocks an elbow strike from Pope.
Metusalem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Metusalem is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Metusalem working hard to break the clinch.
Metusalem wants to break free but Pope has control.
Metusalem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pope.
Metusalem avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Pope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metusalem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metusalem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Metusalem gets underhooks to prevent Pope's takedown attempt.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Metusalem breaks the clinch.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metusalem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope thows a body shot but no joy.
Pope shoots in but no luck this time.
Pope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metusalem is fending him off so far but Pope persists. Nope, Metusalem circles away and we're back to standing.
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Metusalem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Metusalem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metusalem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Metusalem throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Metusalem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boris Metusalem is winning the standup battle so far.
Metusalem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Pope looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Jesus Pope's cut even more.
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!
Metusalem throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metusalem looks to land a body kick but Pope moved away.
Metusalem moves out of range as Pope strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Metusalem misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Metusalem. No joy for Pope on that attempt.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Metusalem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Pope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
Jesus Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Metusalem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pope is controlling him well.
Metusalem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Pope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Pope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope grinds an elbow into Metusalem's temple.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet but Pope drags him back down.
Metusalem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Metusalem sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet.
Metusalem taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pope working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope cracks Metusalem with a big elbow.
Pope grinds an elbow into Metusalem's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Pope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
That's time! Metusalem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Metusalem slips under a jab.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metusalem.
Pope looks for a takedown but Metusalem sprawls well.
Metusalem misses with a looping right.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metusalem is fending him off so far but Pope persists. Nope, Metusalem circles away and we're back to standing.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Pope tries for a takedown but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Pope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Metusalem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Metusalem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Metusalem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
A big left from Metusalem misses.
Pope throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Metusalem.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pope.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metusalem.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem stuffs the takedown.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
Pope throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boris Metusalem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metusalem connects with a nice looking jab.
Pope slips a straight right by Metusalem.
Metusalem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem cracks Pope with an open hand slap.
Pope shoots in but Metusalem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but Metusalem shows good takedown defense.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Metusalem.
Metusalem throws a good cross that connects.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Pope shoots in and bounces Metusalem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metusalem scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metusalem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Metusalem.
Pope avoids the body shot from Metusalem.
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Pope closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metusalem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pope working the strikes but Metusalem uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pope throwing shots but Metusalem is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pope connects with a nice short shot to Metusalem's temple.
Pope thows a huge punch but Metusalem dodges it nicely.
Pope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pope wants to take a breather but Metusalem is having none of it.
Pope is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Metusalem kicks off Pope and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Metusalem there.
The cut above Jesus Pope's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Metusalem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metusalem circles away.
Metusalem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metusalem misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Metusalem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Metusalem as Pope shoots in.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Metusalem.
Metusalem misses with a body shot.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metusalem tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Metusalem does it's job there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pope has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Metusalem misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pope is looking to work some ground and pound but Metusalem has wrist control.
Pope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope prevents Metusalem from getting back to his feet.
Metusalem keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Pope postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope clinches up against the cage.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
Metusalem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metusalem blocks an elbow strike.
Metusalem gets underhooks to prevent Pope's takedown attempt.
Pope tries to score a body lock takedown but Metusalem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metusalem lands a hook that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metusalem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Metusalem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metusalem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Metusalem wants to break free but Pope has control.
Pope keeps control of Metusalem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metusalem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
Metusalem avoids the elbow strike from Pope, against the cage.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Metusalem breaks from the clinch.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Metusalem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Metusalem just misses with a punch to the body.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metusalem works over Pope's head and body with a nice combination.
Pope fails to land the takedown.
Metusalem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jesus Pope's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Metusalem connects with a single shot there.
Metusalem lands with a shot to the body.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metusalem.
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pope.
Metusalem misses with a low kick.
Metusalem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metusalem swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope wants to control from the top but Metusalem keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem had his way with Jesus Pope in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
That's time! Metusalem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pope.
Pope misses with a body punch
letting Metusalem counter with a right hand.
Pope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Metusalem.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metusalem is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Metusalem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metusalem wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Metusalem lands with a light punch inside.
Pope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metusalem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Metusalem working hard to break the clinch.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pope goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metusalem prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Metusalem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Metusalem can't fight it off and eventually Pope manages to take the fight to the floor. Metusalem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metusalem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pope is controlling him.
Pope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metusalem's head.
Pope wants to pass the guard but Metusalem is keeping the position.
Metusalem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metusalem tries to get out of the position.
Metusalem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries to free his leg and advance position but Metusalem is retaining full guard.
Pope prevents Metusalem from getting back to his feet.
Jesus Pope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pope is looking to advance position but Metusalem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pope is desperately trying to improve his position but Metusalem has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem get's back to his feet.
Metusalem tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metusalem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Metusalem sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metusalem throws a leg kick
and Pope counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Metusalem!
Metusalem taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Pope there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pope landing shots from mount.
Pope looking to ground and pound but Metusalem is blocking nicely.
Pope punching from mount but Metusalem doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boris Metusalem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Metusalem bucks Pope off and manages to get back to his feet!
Metusalem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.
Metusalem scores with a push kick.
Metusalem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jesus Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metusalem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope throws a combination that misses
and Metusalem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pope thinking.
Metusalem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem is looking to chop away at Pope's legs.
Pope looks for a takedown but Metusalem sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Metusalem scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Metusalem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metusalem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Metusalem!
Boris Metusalem retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Bagrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslan Bagrian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkeri swings for the body but Bagrian moves out of range.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkeri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagrian circles away.
Kinkeri motions for Bagrian to come forward. Kinkeri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinkeri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Bagrian lands.
Bagrian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkeri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bagrian slips a jab from Kinkeri.
A swing and a miss from Bagrian.
Bagrian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bagrian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkeri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bagrian slips a straight right by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a combination
and Bagrian counters with a straight right hand.
Kinkeri is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinkeri.
Bagrian lands a jab to Kinkeri's midsection.
Bagrian lunges at Kinkeri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkeri's hand.
Kinkeri is still on wobbly legs! Can Bagrian finish him?
Bagrian jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bagrian moves away from the strike by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a body kick.
Kinkeri seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagrian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bagrian waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Kinkeri. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kinkeri to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Kinkeri keeping moving, preventing Bagrian from controlling successfully.
Bagrian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagrian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri trying to control the position here.
Kinkeri looking to control.
Kinkeri 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.
Bagrian drops back looking for a leg! Kinkeri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinkeri manages to kick Bagrian off! Bagrian jumps back into Kinkeri's guard.
Bagrian trying to control but Kinkeri is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkeri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagrian.
Kinkeri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bagrian counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri wants to clinch up but Bagrian keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bagrian checks a leg kick.
Kinkeri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Bagrian moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinkeri 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 Bagrian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bagrian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinkeri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kinkeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagrian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bagrian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinkeri.
Bagrian fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagrian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kinkeri. Kinkeri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kinkeri.
Bagrian cracks a nice hook into Kinkeri's ribs.
Kinkeri looks gassed!
Bagrian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bagrian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinkeri's waist but Kinkeri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bagrian off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Bagrian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrian misses with a takedown attempt - Kinkeri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagrian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kinkeri counters with a low kick, right behind Bagrian 's knee.
Bagrian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinkeri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Bagrian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bagrian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinkeri throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinkeri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bagrian's head backwards.
Kinkeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinkeri waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bagrian.
Aslan Bagrian is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinkeri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bagrian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagrian misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kinkeri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bagrian's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Kinkeri lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagrian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bagrian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kinkeri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalle Kinkeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkeri misses with a looping left.
Kinkeri scores with a leg kick.
Bagrian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kinkeri throws a jab when Bagrian was well out of range.
Kinkeri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagrian.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkeri connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagrian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kinkeri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kinkeri throws a big shot that misses.
Kinkeri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kinkeri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bagrian avoids the head kick by Kinkeri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinkeri, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinkeri misses the target.
Bagrian cracks Kinkeri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bagrian misses with a takedown attempt
and Kinkeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri throws a jab when Bagrian was well out of range.
Bagrian moves out of range as Kinkeri strikes.
Kinkeri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bagrian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kinkeri tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagrian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kinkeri stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagrian. Bagrian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Bagrian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkeri.
Bagrian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bagrian misses with a hook. Kinkeri ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kinkeri.
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.
Kinkeri scores with a body shot.
Kinkeri throws a hook to the side of Bagrian's head but Bagrian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagrian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinkeri throws a low kick but Bagrian avoids it.
Kinkeri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagrian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagrian scores with a body shot.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Bagrian moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkeri dodges the punch combination from Bagrian.
Kinkeri jabs at Bagrian's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bagrian blocks a head kick by Kinkeri.
Bagrian lunges at Kinkeri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkeri's hand.
Bagrian lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinkeri off the cage and back into rage.
Kinkeri misses with a body shot
letting Bagrian counter with a right hand.
Bagrian shoots in for a double leg but Kinkeri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kinkeri walks into a stiff left hand from Bagrian.
A slow jab from Kinkeri misses its intended target.
Kinkeri misses with a double jab
and Bagrian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kinkeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bagrian checks a leg kick nicely.
Bagrian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian throws a hook but Kinkeri avoids it easily.
Kinkeri misses with an uppercut.
Kinkeri ducks under a wild hook from Bagrian.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
Kinkeri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagrian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinkeri throws a big shot that misses.
Bagrian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bagrian looks for a takedown but Kinkeri sprawls well.
Bagrian slips a straight right by Kinkeri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinkeri throws a combination that misses
and Bagrian counters with a one-two to the body.
Kinkeri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kinkeri throws out a loose jab but Bagrian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrian lands with a hook. Kinkeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bagrian looks for a takedown but Kinkeri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Bagrian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkeri looks to throw the jab but Bagrian is out of range.
Kinkeri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Bagrian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian throws a jab when Kinkeri was well out of range.
Kinkeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagrian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
Bagrian moves out of range as Kinkeri strikes.
Kinkeri walks into a straight right hand from Bagrian.
Jab, jab by Bagrian - just one landing.
Kinkeri leaves Bagrian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bagrian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkeri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bagrian's calf.
Bagrian avoids the head kick by Kinkeri.
Bagrian cracks Kinkeri with an open hand slap.
Bagrian misses with an uppercut. Kinkeri saw that one coming.
Kinkeri misses with a low kick.
Bagrian shoots in looking for a takedown. Kinkeri tries to sprawl out of it but Bagrian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kinkeri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinkeri misses with a hook to the body
and Bagrian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagrian throws a hook but Kinkeri avoids it easily.
Bagrian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice cross by Bagrian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Bagrian clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kinkeri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bagrian is able to avoid easily.
Kinkeri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bagrian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagrian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kinkeri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagrian somewhat.
Kinkeri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagrian circles away.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinkeri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinkeri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bagrian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkeri can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinkeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrian moves away.
Kinkeri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bagrian to score with a decent uppercut.
Kinkeri misses with a straight right.
Kinkeri throws the left hand but Bagrian avoids the punch easily.
Kinkeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinkeri misses with a jab to the body
and Bagrian counters with a single leg into guard. Kinkeri didn't expect that.
Bagrian being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagrian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bagrian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian trying to control but Kinkeri is working from the bottom.
Bagrian thows a big elbow that misses.
Bagrian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bagrian wants to control from the top but Kinkeri keeps moving.
Kinkeri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrian trying to control but Kinkeri is working from the bottom.
Bagrian connects with a couple of short punches.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bagrian lands a lovely overhand right.
Kinkeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinkeri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinkeri works Bagrian's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that half lands.
Kinkeri cracks the inside of Bagrian's front leg.
Kinkeri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kinkeri dips to his left and cracks Bagrian with an uppercut!
Bagrian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinkeri.
Bagrian throws a hook but Kinkeri blocks it.
Bagrian moves out of range as Kinkeri strikes.
Bagrian misses with a takedown attempt
and Kinkeri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagrian moves away from the strike by Kinkeri.
Bagrian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
Bagrian blocks a leg kick.
Kinkeri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagrian. That did some damage!
Kinkeri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bagrian lands a jab to the head.
Kinkeri wants to clinch.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Bagrian moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kalle Kinkeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bagrian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkeri manages to avoid it.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Bagrian moves out of range.
Bagrian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kinkeri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bagrian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kinkeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinkeri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bagrian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Bagrian.
Bagrian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinkeri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bagrian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Bagrian or perhaps it was just good defense by Kinkeri which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bagrian.
Bagrian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkeri.
Bagrian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kinkeri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bagrian lands a head shot.
Kinkeri is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kinkeri loads up on a big right hand but Bagrian slips the punch.
Kinkeri misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kinkeri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bagrian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinkeri moves forwards but Bagrian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinkeri slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Bagrian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri cracks the inside of Bagrian's front leg.
Kinkeri misses the body punch
and Bagrian counters with a stiff right hand.
Bagrian throws out a loose jab but Kinkeri uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian staying out of range there.
Kinkeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagrian.
Kinkeri thumps Bagrian with a low kick.
Kinkeri misses with a low kick.
Bagrian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kinkeri misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bagrian.
Kinkeri staying out of range there.
Kinkeri takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian ducks under a wild hook from Kinkeri.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bagrian checks a leg kick.
Bagrian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kinkeri on the side of the head.
Bagrian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinkeri.
Bagrian looks to land a left hand but Kinkeri moved out of range nicely.
Bagrian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kinkeri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kinkeri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bagrian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bagrian.
Bagrian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalle Kinkeri.
I think Kinkeri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Aslan Bagrian retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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