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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kapane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rakko wants to control from the top but Kapane keeps moving.
Kapane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakko is one step ahead there.
Rakko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rakko stays in close to Kapane's body and controls the position.
Rakko stops Kapane from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kapane wants to sweep here but Rakko controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kapane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rakko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kapane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rakko trying to control from half guard but Kapane is working away.
Kapane wants to get back to his feet.
Rakko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kapane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kapane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakko is looking to take a break and control but Kapane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Rakko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rakko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kapane tries to kick Rakko off but Rakko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kapane is defending against the submission attempts here by Rakko.
Rakko is looking to take a break and control but Kapane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kapane is looking for a sweep. Rakko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakko is looking for a kimura but Kapane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rakko to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakko seems to be working for a kimura but Kapane defends the submission attempt.
Kapane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rakko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kapane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kapane wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rakko has his takedown stuffed
and Kapane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakko's guard.
Rakko looking for a guillotine here but Kapane defends easily.
Rakko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kapane is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rakko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rakko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kapane pushes down on Rakko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakko gets full guard.
Kapane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rakko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kapane has managed to get both his arms back between Rakko's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Rakko dominated that round.
That's time! Kapane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kapane looks for a takedown but Rakko sprawls well.
Rakko misses with a takedown attempt
and Kapane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kapane tries to avoid it but Rakko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kapane to the ground. Kapane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kapane wants to clinch but Rakko slips to the side
and Rakko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kapane's guard now.
Rakko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kapane seems keen to control Rakko's posture.
Rakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapane wants to sweep here but Rakko controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapane is keeping the position for now.
Kapane kicks Rakko off and gets to his feet.
Rakko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kapane as he jumps to the side.
Jyrki Kapane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Rakko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakko.
Kapane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rakko actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapane wants to take a breather but Rakko is having none of it.
Kapane wants to stand up but Rakko is controlling the position.
Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakko trying to control here.
Rakko manages to get to full guard.
Rakko has his foot on Kapane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapane works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kapane defends well.
Rakko working for a triangle but Kapane defends it easily.
Rakko has his foot on Kapane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapane works his way back into a safe position though.
Rakko wants to sweep here but Kapane controlling him for the moment.
Kapane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakko's head.
Kapane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakko trying to mount his opponent but Kapane defends it.
Rakko seems to be working for a kimura but Kapane defends the submission attempt.
Kapane wants to improve his position but Rakko is controlling well.
Rakko is keen to just control but Kapane is a slippery customer.
Kapane trying to hold on to Rakko's head to control him but Rakko postures up.
Kapane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kapane.
Rakko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Rakko 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. This is the final round!
Rakko misses with a takedown attempt
and Kapane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. Kapane connects with a nice short shot to Rakko's temple.
Rakko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kapane pulls his head out easily.
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. Kapane connects with a nice short shot to Rakko's temple.
Kapane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kapane is thwarting Rakko's attempts to control the position.
Rakko looking for submissions off his back.
Rakko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kapane pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kapane thuds a left hand into Rakko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rakko trying to control the action but Kapane is working from the bottom.
Kapane has one foot on Rakko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rakko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kapane working to try and regain half guard.
Kapane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rakko.
Rakko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kapane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kapane wants to control but Rakko postures up.
Kapane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rakko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rakko controlling the position.
Jyrki Kapane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapane can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakko is staying tight to Kapane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rakko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kapane keeps working.
Kapane can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakko is trying to get an arm triangle but Kapane is defending well.
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.
Rakko trying to control the action but Kapane is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kapane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pate Rakko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakko controlling the position.
Kapane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pate Rakko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rakko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Rakko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rakko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Rakko!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Aromaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Gurlukovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aki Aromaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Gurlukovich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aromaa throws a series of punches but Gurlukovich moves out of range.
Gurlukovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aromaa misses with a wild combination.
Gurlukovich tries for a takedown but Aromaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gurlukovich is defended easily by Aromaa.
Gurlukovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Aromaa circles away.
Aromaa scores a takedown into full mount!
Gurlukovich wants to control but Aromaa is having none of it.
Aromaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aromaa controlling from the full mount.
Gurlukovich taking shots to the head.
Gurlukovich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gurlukovich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aromaa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Gurlukovich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aromaa lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aromaa dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aromaa tries to control but Gurlukovich wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aromaa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aromaa lands a big shot there that rocks Gurlukovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gurlukovich wants to hold on but Aromaa pushes him away.
Aromaa controlling his opponent.
Gurlukovich is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gurlukovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aromaa won't let Gurlukovich get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aromaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gurlukovich is looking to get to half guard.
Aromaa looking for a guillotine from mount but Gurlukovich is having none of it.
Gurlukovich is looking to improve his position but Aromaa isn't that keen on the idea.
Aromaa tries to control but Gurlukovich wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aromaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aromaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gurlukovich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gurlukovich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Aromaa goes for an armbar but Gurlukovich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurlukovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gurlukovich throws and elbow that misses. Aromaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gurlukovich's guard. Nice move by Aromaa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Aromaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gurlukovich is looking to clinch but Aromaa is avoiding it.
Aromaa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aromaa is pushing down on Gurlukovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gurlukovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Aromaa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aromaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gurlukovich is just riding it out for now. Aromaa eventually gives up the hold.
Gurlukovich is trying to control but can't.
Gurlukovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurlukovich keeping moving, preventing Aromaa from controlling successfully.
Gurlukovich striking off his back but it's not causing Aromaa any problems.
Gurlukovich working a defensive guard here.
Aromaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gurlukovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aromaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurlukovich wants to clinch up but Aromaa keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gurlukovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gurlukovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gurlukovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gurlukovich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aromaa 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.
Aromaa is desperately trying to improve his position but Gurlukovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Aromaa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aromaa is trying to control but can't.
Aromaa controlling the position well.
Aromaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aromaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aromaa has his hands on Gurlukovich's head, controlling the position.
Gurlukovich is working Aromaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gurlukovich postures up in Aromaa's guard and throws a big left but Aromaa blocks it.
Gurlukovich looking to sit in guard and control but Aromaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Aromaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aromaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aromaa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gurlukovich tries to get to full guard but Aromaa has control of the leg.
Gurlukovich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aromaa is keen to just control but Gurlukovich is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Aromaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gurlukovich tries to clinch there but Aromaa circles away.
Aromaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aromaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gurlukovich tries to clinch
and Aromaa counters with a solid body kick.
Aromaa misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Aromaa misses.
Aromaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aromaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gurlukovich avoids the body shot from Aromaa.
Gurlukovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gurlukovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aromaa.
Aromaa looks to land a combination but Gurlukovich avoids it well.
Aki Aromaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurlukovich slips a straight right by Aromaa.
Gurlukovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aromaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Gurlukovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aromaa sprawls well initially but Gurlukovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aromaa is looking to control Gurlukovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aromaa avoid being mounted?
Gurlukovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aromaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aromaa defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich throwing shots but Aromaa is blocking nicely.
Aromaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gurlukovich is working away from the top position though.
Aromaa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gurlukovich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gurlukovich has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Aromaa works to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gurlukovich clinches with his opponent.
Gurlukovich trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich stops a takedown attempt from Aromaa.
Aromaa managing to block the knees to the body from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aromaa prevents it.
Gurlukovich tries a knee to the head but Aromaa blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aromaa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gurlukovich misses with a knee to the head.
Gurlukovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aromaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gurlukovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gurlukovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gurlukovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aromaa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Aromaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aromaa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aromaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gurlukovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aromaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gurlukovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aromaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gurlukovich defending well though.
Aromaa working over Gurlukovich with some ground and pound. Gurlukovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gurlukovich wants to get back to full guard.
Aromaa stalling.
Aromaa throwing shots but Gurlukovich is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Aromaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aromaa, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Aromaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lamon Anger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Attenborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attenborough comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Odorants - This Night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lamon Anger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Attenborough!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Attenborough keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Attenborough wants to improve his position but Anger is controlling well.
Anger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anger slips a nice elbow through Attenborough's hands, connecting with Attenborough's forehead.
Attenborough is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anger thows a huge punch but Attenborough dodges it nicely.
Anger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Attenborough on the ground.
Anger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Attenborough controls his leg.
Attenborough tries to get to full guard but Anger has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Attenborough fails with the takedown
and Anger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anger lands a head kick!
Attenborough fails with the takedown
and Anger counters with a series of strikes. Attenborough will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Attenborough misses.
Attenborough is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anger's half guard.
Anger is trying to stand.
Anger is breathing heavily.
Attenborough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attenborough is working for a kimura but Anger is defending it quite comfortably.
Attenborough is trying to control the action in half guard but Anger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Attenborough is looking for a kimura but Anger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Attenborough to get the leverage.
Attenborough is looking to take a break and control but Anger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Attenborough looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Attenborough lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anger is not content to let Attenborough control the position.
Attenborough is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Attenborough!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmi Samara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. 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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220 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anselmi Samara!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lare looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Lare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lare has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lare being controlled here momentarily.
Lare works over Samara with some ground and pound from guard.
Lare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lare has managed to get both his arms back between Samara's legs - danger averted.
Lare is posturing up here but Samara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lare tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lare has to tap! Slick submission there by Samara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anselmi Samara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Karvaranne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Karvaranne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinivaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Tauno Karvaranne has been cut.
Niinivaara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karvaranne.
Tauno Karvaranne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niinivaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Niinivaara.
Niinivaara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karvaranne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karvaranne shoots in for a takedown but Niinivaara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karvaranne tries to clinch up but Niinivaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Niinivaara just misses with a punch to the body.
Karvaranne shoots for a takedown but Niinivaara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Karvaranne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karvaranne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niinivaara defends it nicely.
Niinivaara lands a really nice looking cross but Karvaranne seems unphased.
Karvaranne fails with the takedown.
Niinivaara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niinivaara wants it to stay on the feet.
Karvaranne is breathing heavily.
Niinivaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niinivaara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karvaranne momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinivaara drops Karvaranne with a beautiful combination! Karvaranne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Niinivaara is looking for the KO!
Niinivaara darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Karvaranne's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Niinivaara before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannu Niinivaara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Real American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Hirvikangas with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Hogan does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvikangas throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Hirvikangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hirvikangas tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Timo Hirvikangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvikangas throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Hirvikangas misses
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Hirvikangas slips the punch.
Hirvikangas shoots in and drives through. Hogan sprawls well.
A low kick from Hirvikangas misses
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Hirvikangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Hirvikangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirvikangas staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hirvikangas misses with a looping left.
Hirvikangas swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hirvikangas misses with a body shot
and Hogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hirvikangas tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan tries a low kick but Hirvikangas avoids it.
Hirvikangas misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hirvikangas dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Hirvikangas throws a leg kick
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hirvikangas looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hirvikangas avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Hirvikangas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogan's waist but Hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirvikangas off to one side.
Hogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirvikangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hogan throws a right hand that Hirvikangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvikangas also avoids with ease.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan moves away from the strike by Hirvikangas.
Eric Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirvikangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Hogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvikangas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hirvikangas misses with a shot to the body
and Hogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirvikangas thinking.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirvikangas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan throws a right hand that Hirvikangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvikangas also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Hogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hirvikangas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Hirvikangas.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirvikangas misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a left and a right that stings Hirvikangas.
Hogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hirvikangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirvikangas cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Hogan thuds a left hand into Hirvikangas's body.
Hogan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hirvikangas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirvikangas wants to clinch
and Hirvikangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirvikangas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirvikangas thinking.
Hirvikangas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hirvikangas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvikangas throws out the jab.
Hirvikangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Hirvikangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirvikangas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Hirvikangas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hirvikangas tries for a takedown but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirvikangas misses with a shot to the body
and Hogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eric Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirvikangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan misses with a jab to the body
and Hirvikangas counters with a left and a right that stings Hogan.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Hirvikangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Hirvikangas misses
and Hogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirvikangas thinking.
Hirvikangas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
Hirvikangas misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hirvikangas misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a two punch combo.
Eric Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan works over Hirvikangas's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirvikangas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hirvikangas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Hogan.
Hirvikangas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Hirvikangas was not able to check.
Hirvikangas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirvikangas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirvikangas at a distance.
Hogan is looking to slow Hirvikangas down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Hirvikangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Hogan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hirvikangas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hirvikangas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan throws a shot to the body.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Hirvikangas's knee but Hirvikangas avoids it well.
Hirvikangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirvikangas.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirvikangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Nice straight punches there by Hogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hogan.
Hirvikangas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirvikangas avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Hogan throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thumps Hirvikangas with a low kick.
Hirvikangas is looking to wear down Hogan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Hirvikangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirvikangas misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan throws a body punch but Hirvikangas moves out of range.
Timo Hirvikangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan misses with a jab to the body
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice body shot.
Hirvikangas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hogan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hirvikangas misses
and Hogan counters with a two punch combo.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Hirvikangas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirvikangas moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Hirvikangas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirvikangas slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hirvikangas thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirvikangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hirvikangas misses with a body shot
and Hogan counters with a left and a right that stings Hirvikangas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hogan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Hogan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishe Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anekdoten - Karelia. Sithole has chosen Tan Dun - For The World (Hero Soundtrack) as his entrance music. Santeri Norzu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ishe Sithole's chin.
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20
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishe Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norzu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sithole moves away from the strike by Norzu.
Sithole moves into range and clinches up with Norzu.
Sithole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norzu stalls.
Norzu is trying to maintain a safe position but Sithole gets an underhook and turns Norzu into the cage.
Sithole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sithole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sithole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sithole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sithole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norzu.
Norzu is trying to stall.
Sithole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norzu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ishe Sithole has been cut.
Sithole gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sithole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norzu is defending well for now.
Sithole trying to land knees to the body.
Norzu avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Norzu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sithole stalling in the clinch but Norzu improves position.
Sithole wants to break free but Norzu has control.
Norzu is trying to break the clinch but Sithole is controlling him.
Sithole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norzu blocks it with crossed arms.
Norzu stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norzu as Sithole tries to tie him up.
Norzu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sithole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sithole has had enough of the clinch but Norzu keeps him there for the moment.
Norzu is trying to stall.
Sithole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norzu avoids a wild elbow strike from Sithole.
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.
Sithole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norzu misses with a two punch combination.
Sithole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norzu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sithole looks to land a combination but Norzu avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norzu takes a swing at Sithole's ribcage but misses.
Sithole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sithole throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sithole.
Norzu lands a right hook to the body.
Sithole looks gassed!
Nice shot by Norzu.
Norzu throws a shot to the body.
Sithole walks into a straight right hand from Norzu.
Sithole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norzu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sithole.
Sithole throws out a loose jab but Norzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norzu throws a nice looking combination but Sithole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norzu scores with a jab. Sithole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sithole is rocked!
Norzu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norzu counters with a huge left! Sithole is in big trouble! He's backing up but Norzu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sithole from any more damage. A dominating finish by Norzu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santeri Norzu!
Santeri Norzu retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur.... Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Darwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Les Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin rushes Grossman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darwin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Les Grossman has been cut.
Grossman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grossman is defending well for now.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Darwin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darwin.
A frustrated look appears on Grossman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Darwin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Darwin misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Darwin.
Grossman has Darwin pushed against the cage.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Darwin misses with the head strike.
Darwin is trying to maintain a safe position but Grossman gets an underhook and turns Darwin into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Darwin.
Darwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grossman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Darwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darwin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grossman leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin misses with some punches.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darwin cracks Grossman with a nice body shot.
Darwin digs a right hand into Grossman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grossman's gas tank.
Grossman looks gassed!
Darwin lands a nice elbow.
Grossman blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin with a knee to the head.
Darwin just leaning against Grossman, taking a breather.
Darwin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Still in the clinch, Darwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
Grossman checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darwin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Darwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Darwin is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grossman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Darwin seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grossman wants to control but Darwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grossman gets back to full guard.
Grossman wants to sweep but no luck.
Grossman has a closed guard, preventing Darwin from standing up.
Grossman wants to sweep here but Darwin controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman pulls Darwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Darwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Les Grossman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grossman in his tracks.
Darwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Grossman circles away.
Darwin defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin throws a wild body kick that Grossman sees coming a mile off.
Darwin has closed the distance and engaged Grossman in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Darwin.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grossman is trying to break the clinch but Darwin is controlling him.
Darwin misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin lands an elbow inside that Grossman shrugs off.
Grossman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Darwin lands with a left to the head.
Darwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman taking a breather.
Darwin trying to land knees to the body.
Darwin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Darwin stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Darwin.
Darwin stalling in the clinch but Grossman improves position.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Grossman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darwin taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grossman.
Grossman blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin is pushing Grossman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin misses with the head strike.
Darwin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grossman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darwin lands an uppercut.
Darwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Darwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
Darwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
Darwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grossman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darwin lands with a left to the head.
Charles Darwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darwin lands a shot to the body.
Darwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darwin.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grossman up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Darwin.
Darwin stalling against the cage.
Darwin lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Darwin.
Darwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Darwin.
Darwin lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Les Grossman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grossman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grossman swats away the attempt to clinch by Darwin.
Darwin is looking to clinch but Grossman is avoiding it.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darwin but Darwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Darwin.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossman can do to turn this around?
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Darwin looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Grossman there.
Grossman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Darwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darwin misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Charles Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin is looking to clinch but Grossman is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Darwin as Grossman shoots in.
Grossman shoots in and bounces Darwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossman is pushing down on Darwin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darwin is fighting to maintain full guard but Grossman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grossman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Darwin trying to hold on to Grossman's head to control him but Grossman postures up.
Grossman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman prevents Darwin from improving his position.
Grossman misses with a head shot. Darwin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Darwin wants to sweep here but Grossman controlling him for the moment.
Darwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darwin tries to get out of the position.
Grossman thows a big elbow that misses.
Grossman wants to control from the top but Darwin keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Darwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Grossman circles away.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Charles Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman lands a nice hook to Darwin's body. Darwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossman scores a takedown into full mount!
Grossman thowing shots but they're missing.
Grossman with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grossman raining down shots from the mount!
Darwin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Grossman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grossman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grossman dominating with strikes here.
Grossman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Grossman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Les Grossman'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.
Darwin wants to clinch.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Darwin can't escape the position.
Grossman lands a big elbow.
Darwin is looking to improve his position but Grossman isn't that keen on the idea.
Grossman thowing shots but they're missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Darwin is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin tries to hold on but Grossman pushes him away.
Grossman landing strikes from the mount.
Darwin is bucking up trying to escape but Grossman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grossman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grossman dominating with strikes here.
Grossman trying to control but Darwin is having none of it.
Grossman with good strikes from the mount here!
Darwin tries to hold on but Grossman postures up.
Grossman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman with the ground and pound from mount.
Grossman misses with a head shot.
Grossman lands with some strikes.
Grossman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman misses with a head shot.
Darwin wants to hold on but Grossman pushes him away.
Darwin tries to reverse the position but Grossman maintains control.
Grossman controlling the position easily from mount.
Grossman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman cracks Darwin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grossman avoids the attempt from Darwin to control.
Grossman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grossman unloads with some shots from mount but Darwin bucks and avoids them well.
Grossman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Darwin?
A nice elbow there by Grossman.
Grossman unloading with bombs!
Grossman trying to control but Darwin is having none of it.
Grossman thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman scoring with strikes but Darwin is staying in there.
Darwin is desperately trying to improve his position but Grossman has a good base and remains in mount.
Grossman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darwin is looking to escape.
Grossman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin tries to lock up and control but Grossman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Grossman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Les Grossman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Darwin tries to clinch up.
Darwin moves out of range as Grossman throws a body kick.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grossman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grossman checks it well.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin cracks the inside of Grossman's front leg.
Darwin misses the body punch
and Grossman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grossman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Darwin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grossman.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Grossman from controlling successfully.
Grossman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin keeping full guard, as Grossman tries to pass.
Darwin is trying to hold Grossman in close to prevent damage but Grossman has managed to pass into half guard.
Darwin tries to get to full guard but Grossman has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grossman lands a nice short elbow.
Grossman wants to pass the guard but Darwin is defending well.
Darwin is pressing down on Grossman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darwin wants to get back to his feet but Grossman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Grossman from controlling successfully.
Grossman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossman.
Grossman wants to control from the top but Darwin keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing.
Grossman shoots for a takedown but Darwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grossman shoots in and drives through. Darwin sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Darwin throws and low kick but Grossman moves out of range easily.
Darwin jabs at Grossman's body.
Grossman slips under a jab.
Grossman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darwin thinking.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Grossman.
Darwin throws the left hand but Grossman avoids the punch easily.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Darwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Horrible takedown by Grossman or perhaps it was just good defense by Darwin which made him look bad.
Charles Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Grossman.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grossman slips under a jab from Darwin.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossman throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Darwin defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darwin as he avoids it easily.
Grossman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grossman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Grossman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Darwin throws a series of punches but Grossman moves out of range.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Darwin.
I think Darwin 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Darwin!
Charles Darwin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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