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NFC 37 Mortenson vs Kaurismaa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prashanth Maadala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Prashanth Maadala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maadala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kala moves out of range as Maadala strikes.
Maadala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maadala walks into a straight right hand from Kala.
Maadala throws a nice looking combination but Kala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maadala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kala's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kala duly obliges.
It looks like Prashanth Maadala has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maadala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kala counters with a huge head kick that drops Maadala! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veijo Kala!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Mathias Havna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Erling Mathias Havna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeet Kun Do's chin.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erling Mathias Havna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do is fending him off so far but Havna persists. Nope, Do circles away and we're back to standing.
Havna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Do wants to clinch up but Havna keeps it at a distance.
Do cracks Havna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Havna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Do there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Havna is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do looks for the body kick but Havna saw that one coming.
Havna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Erling Mathias Havna has been cut.
Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Do throws a leg kick that is checked
so Havna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do looking for a sweep. Not yet Do, not yet.
Do controls Havna momentarily but Havna frees himself.
Do looking for a triangle here. Havna is fighting it but it looks tight! Do pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Havna is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeet Kun Do!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Powertseski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Rantalainen (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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260 lbs
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263 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Powertseski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Rantalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rantalainen does no damage.
Rantalainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rantalainen avoids the head kick by Powertseski.
Powertseski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rantalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Powertseski has double underhooks.
Rantalainen pulls Powertseski into guard.
Powertseski is looking to stand up but Rantalainen won't let him.
Rantalainen keeping full guard, as Powertseski tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantalainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantalainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rantalainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Powertseski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Powertseski trying to control but Rantalainen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantalainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powertseski is aware though and is defending well.
Powertseski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Powertseski is sitting in close to Rantalainen's body. Rantalainen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Powertseski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Powertseski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rantalainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simo Rantalainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoto Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyoto Machine!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Tor Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Machine.
Svensson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Svensson showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Svensson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machine is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Svensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Svensson eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine looking for submissions off his back.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
Machine gets full guard.
Machine looks gassed!
Svensson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Svensson forces his way into half guard.
Svensson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Svensson lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson moves to take his opponent's back.
Machine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Svensson gets his way!
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!
Machine is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Svensson.
Svensson trying to control.
Svensson working for a choke but Machine is defending well.
Machine showing good submission defense here.
Svensson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Machine won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Svensson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tor Svensson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cifer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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264 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lou Cifer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Bowes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cifer Jr throws a series of punches but Bowes avoids them all with ease.
Cifer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowes leaves Cifer Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cifer Jr fails with the takedown.
Bowes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cifer Jr.
Bowes moves in looking to clinch but Cifer Jr pushes him off.
Cifer Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cifer Jr throwing strikes from guard but Bowes blocks nicely.
Bowes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cifer Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowes has wrist control.
Cifer Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cifer Jr preventing the sweep.
Cifer Jr throwing strikes from guard but Bowes blocks nicely.
Cifer Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cifer Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bowes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cifer Jr is looking to defend but Bowes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cifer Jr! Bowes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cifer Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roddy Bowes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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193 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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201 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krooninen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuominen gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Tuominen wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Tuominen throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Tuominen trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Tuominen prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie wants to control but Tuominen is keeping busy.
Tuominen is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Tuominen misses.
Tuominen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuominen throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Tuominen's guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tuominen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuominen has wrist control.
Tuominen keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tuominen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Tuominen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Tuominen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Tuominen is working away.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuominen is just out of range.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Tuominen is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tuominen is working from the bottom.
Tuominen wants to get back to full guard.
Tuominen is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuominen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuominen is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie passes Tuominen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tuominen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie prevents Tuominen from improving his position.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krooninen Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuominen to the mat! Tuominen manages to get full guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Tuominen defends.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Tuominen is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Tuominen manages to get to full guard.
Tuominen has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Tuominen trying to control from the bottom.
Tuominen wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tuominen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to control the position but Tuominen frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Gracie grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Tuominen there - Gracie really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oiva Tuominen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaru Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Midget comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Morbid Angel - Dominate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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311 lbs
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338 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masaru Midget!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget misses with a kick to the body.
Midget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
A jab from Midget does it's job there.
It looks like Jesus Pope has been cut.
Pope avoids a kick to the body.
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Midget is trying to break free.
Pope can't get the takedown.
Midget breaks the clinch.
Midget throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Midget.
Midget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Midget tries to score with a low kick but Pope moves his leg out of the way.
Midget swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Pope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Midget. That one must have hurt.
Midget misses the shot to the body.
Pope clinches up against the cage.
Midget is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
Pope drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Pope throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Midget's elbow.
Midget is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Midget's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Still in the clinch, Midget scores with a nice short uppercut.
Midget wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Midget is trying to maintain a safe position but Pope gets an underhook and turns Midget into the cage.
Midget wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Pope to work.
Midget can't break the clinch.
Midget tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pope with the ground and pound but Midget uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pope works over Midget with some ground and pound from guard.
Pope won't allow Midget to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midget looks gassed!
Midget utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pope throws a big right hand that misses.
Midget wants to sweep but no luck.
Pope thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget wants to stand but Pope is controlling the position.
Midget pulls Pope in to control the position.
Pope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Midget tries to keep at a distance but Pope has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Midget is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pope works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Midget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Midget working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pope.
Midget controls Pope momentarily but Pope frees himself.
Pope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pope with a nice head shot there.
Midget wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pope stands up over Midget, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope chips away with some ground and pound.
Midget is trying to control the position but Pope postures up.
Pope lands a couple of digs.
Pope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Midget's head.
Midget trying to control the position.
Pope looking to pass the guard.
Pope postures up.
Midget is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pope throwing strikes but missing.
Pope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midget is keeping the position for now.
Pope connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a big right hand that misses.
Pope thows a big elbow that misses.
Pope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pope's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Midget swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pope postures up.
Pope is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Midget avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Midget is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pope is controlling him.
Pope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Pope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pope scores a takedown into full mount!
Pope lands a big shot there that rocks Midget but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pope working the ground and pound effectively.
Pope lands a big elbow.
Midget is rocked!
Pope lands a big shot to the head and Midget winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jesus Pope!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Ingi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer Bell had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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203 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Ingi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingi Jr misses with a double jab.
Ingi Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingi Jr manages to avoid it.
Ingi Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell thuds his right hand into Ingi Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ingi Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell takes a swing at Ingi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ingi Jr looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Bell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingi Jr blocks a jab.
Gunnar Ingi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ingi Jr.
Ingi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingi Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingi Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnar Ingi Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingi Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Ingi Jr staying out of range there.
Bell scores with a body shot.
Bell lunges at Ingi Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ingi Jr's hand.
Ingi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Ingi Jr tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingi Jr.
Ingi Jr wants to clinch but Bell slips to the side
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Ingi Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell postures up in Ingi Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ingi Jr blocks it.
Bell 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.
Bell trying to control but Ingi Jr is working from the bottom.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ingi Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ingi Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has Ingi Jr in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell keeping full guard, as Ingi Jr tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingi Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ingi Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ingi Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ingi Jr wants to pass the guard but Bell is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ingi Jr looks to clinch
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ingi Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bell.
Ingi Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ingi Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Ingi Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Ingi Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ingi Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ingi Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.
Bell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ingi Jr is defending well. Bell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ingi Jr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stringer Bell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman comes to the cage accompanied by Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy. Creaturos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Riverside - O2 Panic Room kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Creaturos, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Creaturos against the cage but Creaturos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Creaturos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creaturos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Creaturos pulls Loman in close to his closed guard and prevents Loman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Creaturos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creaturos trying to control the position.
Creaturos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loman manages to get himself to full guard.
Loman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Creaturos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman tries to roll over but Creaturos keeps him under control.
Creaturos is trying to control the action in half guard but Loman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Loman is trying to stand back up but Creaturos is controlling him
Creaturos trying to advance position but Loman counters by regaining guard.
Creaturos trying to control but Loman is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creaturos misses with an uppercut. Loman saw that one coming.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creaturos avoids it really well and circles away.
Loman looks for a takedown but Creaturos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teuvo Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos tries to keep at a distance but Loman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Creaturos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Loman drags the fight down to the ground.
Creaturos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Creaturos escapes and throws Loman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Creaturos is looking to take a break and control but Loman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos taking a break here but Loman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Loman wants to improve his position but Creaturos is controlling well.
Creaturos trying to control the pace.
Loman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Creaturos pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Creaturos wants to control but Loman is keeping him busy.
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. Creaturos connects with a nice short shot to Loman's temple.
Creaturos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Creaturos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loman tries to lock up and control but Creaturos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Creaturos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Creaturos throws a hook to the side of Loman's head but Loman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creaturos scores with a hook to the body. Loman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Creaturos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loman was well out of range. Poor timing from Creaturos.
Loman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loman is looking to clinch but Creaturos is avoiding it.
Loman fails with the takedown.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Creaturos shows good takedown defense.
Creaturos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creaturos is on top in guard.
Loman keeping moving, preventing Creaturos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Creaturos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Loman is pressing down on Creaturos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Creaturos is holding on for now.
Loman seems to be working for a kimura but Creaturos defends the submission attempt.
Creaturos tries to roll over but Loman keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creaturos is looking to control Loman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creaturos avoid being mounted?
Loman is looking for a kimura but Creaturos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loman to get the leverage.
Creaturos is defending against the submission attempts here by Loman.
Loman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Creaturos.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creaturos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Creaturos shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teuvo Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creaturos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Loman dives in and grabs Creaturos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Creaturos pushes down on Loman's head and hops out.
Loman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loman trying to control the position but Creaturos is working away.
Creaturos is trying to improve his position.
Creaturos wants to control but Loman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman trying to control the action but Creaturos is working from the bottom.
Creaturos manages to get back to half guard.
Loman wants to pass to mount but Creaturos is defending the position.
Creaturos is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loman walks into a stiff left hand from Creaturos.
Creaturos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creaturos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loman.
Teuvo Loman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Loman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creaturos throws out the jab.
Creaturos misses with the combination.
Creaturos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loman's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Creaturos as Loman shoots in.
Loman shoots in looking for a takedown. Creaturos tries to sprawl out of it but Loman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creaturos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teuvo Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loman is trying to drag Creaturos to the mat but Creaturos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loman tries to pull guard but Creaturos won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creaturos.
Creaturos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos taking a breather.
Creaturos manages to break the clinch.
Creaturos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creaturos missing with a left hand there. Loman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creaturos takes a swing at Loman's ribcage but misses.
Creaturos throws out a loose jab but Loman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creaturos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Creaturos. No joy for Loman on that attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Creaturos. That snapped Loman's head back.
Creaturos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loman.
Loman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creaturos defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loman dodges the punch combination from Creaturos.
Creaturos tries to bum rush Loman with a series of wild strikes but Loman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony Creaturos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creaturos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loman staying out of range there.
Creaturos stuffs the takedown.
Creaturos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loman.
Nice takedown defense from Creaturos. No joy for Loman on that attempt.
Creaturos throws the left hand but Loman avoids the punch easily.
Loman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creaturos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creaturos misses with a wild combination.
Loman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creaturos slaps away a takedown attempt from Loman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creaturos throws a series of punches but Loman moves out of range.
Creaturos misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loman manages to avoid it.
Loman staying out of range there.
Loman doesn't manage to clinch there - Creaturos circles away.
Nice body punch from Creaturos.
Creaturos stuffs the takedown attempt from Loman. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
Creaturos misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Creaturos misses the target.
Teuvo Loman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creaturos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anthony Creaturos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creaturos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creaturos scores with a one two! Loman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Loman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Creaturos knocks Loman out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Creaturos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaurismaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Neon - Track 5. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Mortensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Kaurismaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut.
Kaurismaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaurismaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mortensson.
Mortensson forces Kaurismaa back against the cage and clinches.
Kaurismaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaurismaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson has him pressed against the cage.
Kaurismaa tries to break free but Mortensson pushes him back against the cage.
Mortensson has Kaurismaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kaurismaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaurismaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaurismaa is trying to break free.
Kaurismaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson can't get the takedown.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Mortensson won't allow it.
Kaurismaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaurismaa is leaning against Mortensson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaurismaa is trying to force a seperation but Mortensson has the dominant position.
Kaurismaa is trying to force a seperation but Mortensson has the dominant position.
Mortensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Mortensson blocks it.
Mortensson has Kaurismaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kaurismaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mortensson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaurismaa working aggressively here.
Kaurismaa has had enough of the clinch but Mortensson keeps him there for the moment.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson is controlling him.
Mortensson just leaning against Kaurismaa, taking a breather.
Kaurismaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Mortensson controlling the action here for a moment.
Mortensson has Kaurismaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kaurismaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mortensson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaurismaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Arne Kaurismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Kaurismaa defending well as Mortensson loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mortensson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaurismaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Mortensson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mortensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaurismaa is keeping the position for now.
Mortensson looking to sit in guard and control but Kaurismaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mortensson wants to sweep here but Kaurismaa controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mortensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mortensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaurismaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mortensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mortensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaurismaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mortensson wants to sweep here but Kaurismaa controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaurismaa throws a shot from downtown. Mortensson moves away and avoids it.
Arne Kaurismaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaurismaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Mortensson moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Kaurismaa does no damage.
Mortensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mortensson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaurismaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Mortensson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mortensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson moves away from the strike by Kaurismaa.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mortensson is just out of range.
Mortensson moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Mortensson's head but Mortensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaurismaa misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaurismaa lands a jab to the head.
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut. Mortensson saw that one coming.
Kaurismaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaurismaa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa looks to land a left hand but Mortensson moved out of range nicely.
Mortensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaurismaa misses the target.
Mortensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson dodges the punch combination from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaurismaa.
That's two 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.
A shot to the body from Kaurismaa misses
and Mortensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaurismaa is doing well to control the position and prevent Mortensson from advancing to side control.
Mortensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaurismaa keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaurismaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mortensson throwing strikes but missing.
Mortensson wants to control from the top but Kaurismaa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaurismaa loads up on a big right hand but Mortensson slips the punch.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortensson moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Kaurismaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Mortensson's head but Mortensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mortensson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mortensson with the ground and pound but Kaurismaa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mortensson passes to full mount!
Mortensson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kaurismaa because Mortensson loaded up on that one.
Kaurismaa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaurismaa turns into him and now he's in Mortensson's guard.
Mortensson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaurismaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaurismaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mortensson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mortensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Mortensson's head but Mortensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mortensson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaurismaa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mortensson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa is trying to stand back up but Mortensson is controlling him
Kaurismaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mortensson pushing down on Kaurismaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mortensson wants to take a breather but Kaurismaa is having none of it.
Mortensson tries to pass to full mount but Kaurismaa defends it.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to his feet.
Kaurismaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mortensson moves into full mount! Kaurismaa won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Mortensson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mortensson controlling from the full mount.
Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaurismaa turns into him and now he's in Mortensson's guard.
Kaurismaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mortensson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kaurismaa is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaurismaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaurismaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jesse Mortensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaurismaa wants to stand but Mortensson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mortensson is trying to control the position but Kaurismaa postures up.
Mortensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaurismaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mortensson's guard.
Mortensson wants to sweep here but Kaurismaa controlling him for the moment.
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.
Kaurismaa trying to control but Mortensson is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mortensson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mortensson.
Kaurismaa wants to stand but Mortensson is controlling the position.
Mortensson being controlled here momentarily.
Mortensson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaurismaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaurismaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaurismaa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mortensson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Kaurismaa misses its intended target.
Mortensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight left.
Mortensson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson shoots in for a takedown but Kaurismaa shows good takedown defense.
Kaurismaa looks to throw the jab but Mortensson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kaurismaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaurismaa throws a body punch but Mortensson moves out of range.
Mortensson slips a jab from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson blocks a jab.
Mortensson shoots in for a double leg but Kaurismaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaurismaa looks to land a right hand but Mortensson moved out of range.
Kaurismaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mortensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.
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.
A left lands for Kaurismaa.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Mortensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight right.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa throws a hook but Mortensson blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mortensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws an overhand right that lands on Mortensson's shoulder, as Mortensson tries to avoid the shot.
Kaurismaa works the jab nicely.
Jab by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa misses with a shot to the body
and Mortensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa moves into full guard.
Mortensson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaurismaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaurismaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Kaurismaa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mortensson is proving hard to escape from.
Mortensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaurismaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortensson working for submissions but it's allowed Kaurismaa to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arne Kaurismaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaurismaa lands a with a good body shot.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
A slow jab from Kaurismaa misses its intended target.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Jab, jab by Mortensson - just one landing.
Kaurismaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa loads up on a big right hand but Mortensson slips the punch.
A jab from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws a jab when Mortensson was well out of range.
Kaurismaa throws a nice looking combination but Mortensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook. Mortensson ducked under it nicely.
Kaurismaa misses the body punch
and Mortensson counters with a takedown into side control.
Arne Kaurismaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson trying to control the position but Kaurismaa is working away.
Mortensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaurismaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mortensson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mortensson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mortensson trying to control the position but Kaurismaa is working away.
Kaurismaa is pushing Mortensson's head away, looking to escape. Mortensson manages to hold on to the position though.
Mortensson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaurismaa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mortensson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kaurismaa is looking for a sweep.
Kaurismaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaurismaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson wants to take a breather but Kaurismaa is having none of it.
Mortensson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaurismaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mortensson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaurismaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mortensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaurismaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mortensson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaurismaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mortensson has Kaurismaa in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaurismaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mortensson controls Kaurismaa momentarily but Kaurismaa frees himself.
Kaurismaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mortensson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortensson working a defensive guard here.
Jesse Mortensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaurismaa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mortensson is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Mortensson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mortensson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Mortensson!
Jesse Mortensson retains his welterweight title!
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