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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Lockridge (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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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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150 cm
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300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laz Herculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Lockridge!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herculus lands with a right hand.
Herculus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herculus.
Lockridge tries for a takedown but Herculus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lockridge shoots in but Herculus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herculus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Herculus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Herculus catches Lockridge right on the button with a cross.
Lockridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herculus circles away.
Laz Herculus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Lockridge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Herculus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herculus circles away.
Lockridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lockridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herculus as he jumps to the side.
Herculus throws a series of strikes that have Lockridge backpedaling.
It looks like Rocky Lockridge has been cut.
Lockridge looks gassed!
Herculus lands a nice hook to Lockridge's body. Lockridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lockridge is trying desperately to land a takedown but Herculus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lockridge.
Herculus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Herculus scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herculus drops Lockridge with a beautiful combination! Lockridge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herculus is looking for the KO!
Herculus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Herculus cracks a nice hook into Lockridge's ribs.
Herculus connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herculus throws out a powerful jab.
Lockridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Herculus.
Lockridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Herculus.
Herculus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herculus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Herculus - just one landing.
Herculus lands a left and a right that send Lockridge crashing to the mat, dazed. Herculus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lockridge is rocked!
Herculus lands with a big left! Lockridge is wobbled badly! Herculus comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lockridge to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Laz Herculus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Johansson (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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267 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ingemar Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiovaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Kontiovaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kontiovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Kontiovaara is controlling him.
Johansson is trying to break free.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Kontiovaara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good shot there by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson lands a two punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Kontiovaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kontiovaara is breathing heavily.
Johansson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kontiovaara in his tracks.
Johansson lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kontiovaara back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiovaara on the side of the head.
Ingemar Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kontiovaara falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johansson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingemar Johansson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Another Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestler Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Another Guy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to New york . Wrestler Guy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Another Guy's chin.
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272 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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264 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Another Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestler Guy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Another Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wrestler Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestler Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Another Guy sprawls well. Another Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wrestler Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Another Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestler Guy pinned against the cage. Wrestler Guy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Another Guy dives in and grabs Wrestler Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrestler Guy pushes down on Another Guy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Another Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestler Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Another Guy pushes Wrestler Guy off looking to stand but Wrestler Guy dives back in and keeps control.
Another Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Wrestler Guy sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler Guy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Another Guy is trying to stand up here but Wrestler Guy is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Another Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Wrestler Guy sits in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wrestler Guy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wrestler Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestler Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wrestler Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Another Guy but Another Guy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Another Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Another Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestler Guy wants to get back to his feet but Another Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Another Guy landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Another Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Another Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestler Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Another Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Another Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestler Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestler Guy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Another Guy manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Guy tries to kick Another Guy off but Another Guy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wrestler Guy is not content to let Another Guy control the position.
Another Guy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Another Guy.
Another Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrestler Guy feints and as Another Guy raises his hands in defense, Wrestler Guy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Another Guy wants to stand but Wrestler Guy is controlling the position.
Wrestler Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Another Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestler Guy looking to sit in guard and control but Another Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Another Guy is standing up over Wrestler Guy. Wrestler Guy looks to escape but Another Guy dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Another Guy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Another Guy misses with a looping left.
Another Guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Wrestler Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wrestler Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wrestler Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Another Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Another Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrestler Guy wants to control from the top but Another Guy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestler Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Another Guy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wrestler Guy prevents Another Guy from getting back to his feet.
Another Guy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wrestler Guy shoots in for a takedown but Another Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Another Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrestler Guy sprawls well. Wrestler Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Another Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestler Guy scores a takedown into full mount!
Wrestler Guy trying to control but Another Guy is having none of it.
Wrestler Guy is trying to control here but Another Guy has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Guy is looking to stall here but Another Guy recovers full guard.
Wrestler Guy trying to control but Another Guy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wrestler Guy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wrestler Guy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Another Guy quickly recovers to half guard.
Another Guy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wrestler Guy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrestler Guy lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Another Guy wants to stand but Wrestler Guy is controlling the position.
Wrestler Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Another Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestler Guy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Another Guy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wrestler Guy sprawls well initially but Another Guy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Another Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrestler Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Another Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Another Guy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wrestler Guy!
Another Guy is landing with some decent strikes but Wrestler Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Another Guy landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestler Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Another Guy with shots to the head and body - Wrestler Guy looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Wrestler Guy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Another Guy.
Wrestler Guy is rocked!
Wrestler Guy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Another Guy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Another Guy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (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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134 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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141 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali misses with a double jab
and Out cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali stalks Out and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Out's face. Out staggers backwards, shaken.
Ali misses with a double jab
and Out counters with a huge left! Ali is in big trouble! He's backing up but Out isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ali from any more damage. A dominating finish by Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knock Out!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Puska Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punanaama Hullu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Puska Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdX79pwyBII. Punanaama Hullu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Puska Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama Hullu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hullu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puska Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hullu throws a series of punches but Puska Jr moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hullu. Those never looked like landing.
Puska Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hullu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hullu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puska Jr's head.
Puska Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hullu counters with a one-two to the body.
Puska Jr avoids the body shot from Hullu.
Puska Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Hullu with a nice cross.
Puska Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hullu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Pauli Puska Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puska Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puska Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hullu counters with a straight right hand.
Puska Jr misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hullu to counter with a crisp jab.
Puska Jr misses with a right hand
and Hullu counters with a crisp right that sends Puska Jr to the canvas! Hullu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punanaama Hullu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maushu Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hietala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slipknot - Surfacing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maushu Hietala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hietala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalevi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hietala fails with the takedown
enabling Kalevi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hietala throws a series of punches but Kalevi avoids them all with ease.
Hietala throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalevi.
Kalevi shoots in but Hietala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hietala throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalevi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalevi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Hietala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalevi doesn't seem phased though.
Hietala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hietala misses the jab.
Hietala misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hietala. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hietala misses with a wild combination.
Hietala throws a series of punches but Kalevi avoids them all with ease.
Kalevi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hietala quickly recovers to half guard.
Hietala actively working from the bottom here.
Hietala is looking for a sweep. Kalevi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hietala is trying to maintain the position but Kalevi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalevi is keen to just control but Hietala is a slippery customer.
Hietala actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hietala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hietala is looking to improve his position.
Hietala is working hard here to advance position.
Hietala controlling the position well.
Hietala is looking to control Kalevi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hietala avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala has a hand on Kalevi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kalevi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kalevi avoids the attempt from Hietala to control.
Hietala is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hietala wants to control but Kalevi is having none of it.
Hietala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kalevi controlling his opponent.
Hietala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maushu Hietala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalevi moves out of range as Hietala strikes.
Kalevi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hietala to counter with a crisp jab.
Hietala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hietala misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hietala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hietala prevents Kalevi from escaping the position.
Hietala fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kalevi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hietala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hietala lands an elbow.
Hietala lands an elbow.
Kalevi defending against the ground and pound.
Hietala controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Hietala.
Kalevi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hietala is controlling him well.
Kalevi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kalevi holding both Hietala 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kalevi covering up well under a series of strikes from Hietala.
Kalevi is trying to get back to his feet but Hietala has full control of the position and if anything, Kalevi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hietala struggling to land strikes to the head as Kalevi covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hietala trying to control momentarily.
Hietala is landing with strikes from the back.
Hietala keeps control of the position easily here as Kalevi tries to buck him off.
Kalevi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hietala misses with a punch to the head.
Kalevi holding both Hietala 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hietala is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalevi is defending well though. Hietala let's go of the attempt for now.
Kalevi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hietala punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hietala has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maushu Hietala dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hietala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Hietala.
Hietala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hietala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hietala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hietala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalevi on the side of the head.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hietala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maushu Hietala is winning the standup battle so far.
Hietala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalevi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalevi staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but Hietala circles away easily
and Hietala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalevi's guard.
Hietala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hietala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hietala cracks Kalevi with a big right hand but Kalevi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hietala 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.
Hietala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalevi keeps working.
Kalevi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hietala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kalevi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hietala is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kalevi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hietala tries to advance to mount but Kalevi denies him.
Hietala is trying to ground and pound but Kalevi uses the momentary lack of control by Hietala to regain half guard.
Kalevi is staying active underneath Hietala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hietala stops Kalevi from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala trying to mount his opponent but Kalevi defends it.
Kalevi is staying active underneath Hietala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hietala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalevi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalevi pushes Hietala off looking to stand but Hietala dives back in and keeps control.
Hietala drops an elbow to the side of Kalevi's head.
Hietala seems to be working for a kimura but Kalevi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hietala drops an elbow to the side of Kalevi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hietala throws a right hand that Kalevi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalevi also avoids with ease.
Hietala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalevi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hietala's guard now.
Maushu Hietala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hietala is looking to stand up but Kalevi isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hietala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalevi manages to get himself to full guard.
Pullo Kalevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hietala trying to control but Kalevi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maushu Hietala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hietala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maushu Hietala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artisan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artisan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Artisan Robinson has been cut.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wesson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson is staying active underneath Wesson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wesson controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robinson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Wesson maintains control.
Wesson with shots to the head and body - Robinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
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.
Robinson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wesson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robinson's face.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wesson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wesson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robinson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Wesson working a defensive guard here.
Wesson wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Robinson has passed into side control.
Robinson trying to control the position but Wesson is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wesson tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wesson, who protects the arm well.
Wesson struggling a bit here.
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.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Wesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wesson seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Wesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wesson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artisan Robinson's cut.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wesson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Wesson or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson which made him look bad.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Wesson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Wesson.
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wesson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wesson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wesson!
Robinson parries the strikes from Wesson easily there. Wesson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Robinson to escape.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Wesson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wesson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robinson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Wesson working the strikes but Robinson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Wesson wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson trying to hold on to Wesson's head to control him but Wesson postures up.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wesson.
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.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Wesson sits in half guard.
Wesson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Wesson stalling away here and it's allowed Robinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wesson trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Wesson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artisan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artisan Robinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Wesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Wesson.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson pushes Wesson off looking to stand but Wesson dives back in and keeps control.
Wesson trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wesson wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
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.
Wesson throws and elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wesson's guard. Nice move by Robinson!
Robinson prevents Wesson from getting back to his feet.
Wesson is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Wesson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wesson dominating with strikes here.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Wesson isn't that keen on the idea.
Wesson goes for an armbar but Robinson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Robinson.
Wesson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artisan Robinson.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Smith Wesson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heliodoro Zuberi (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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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heliodoro Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi looks to land a combination but Vieri avoids it well.
Vieri throws a hook to the side of Zuberi's head but Zuberi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieri moves out of range of the leg kick from Zuberi.
Zuberi misses the shot to the body.
Vieri lands a jab.
Vieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zuberi counters with a single leg into guard. Vieri didn't expect that.
Zuberi wants to pass the guard but Vieri is keeping the position.
Zuberi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vieri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zuberi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vieri wants to stand up but Zuberi is controlling him.
Zuberi passes Vieri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieri tries to kick Zuberi off but Zuberi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zuberi 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.
Zuberi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieri is just riding it out for now. Zuberi eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi is looking to advance position but Vieri won't allow it.
Zuberi 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.
Zuberi passes to side control.
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.
Zuberi is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieri is defending well.
Zuberi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuberi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieri's legs.
Zuberi is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieri is defending well.
Zuberi tries for a kimura but Vieri is defending well.
Zuberi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is working to tighten is grip on Vieri's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vieri has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zuberi is really squeezing tight and eventually Vieri passes out! Zuberi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heliodoro Zuberi!
Heliodoro Zuberi is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsey Wood had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gay Pride!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pride with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Pride catches Wood right on the button with a cross.
Wood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pride counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pride avoids the elbow strike from Wood, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pride.
Pride working Wood over with knees to the body.
Wood is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pride working Wood over with knees to the body.
Pride working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pride working Wood over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Pride.
Pride scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ramsey Wood has been cut.
Pride scores a nice knee to the body.
Pride lands a good knee to the midsection. Wood won't want to take too many of those.
Pride landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pride lands a knee to the body.
Pride is struggling to control the position.
A knee to the head by Pride.
Pride using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pride lands a nice knee to the body.
Pride scores a nice knee to the body.
Pride with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pride lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Pride.
Wood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pride pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pride lands a good knee to the midsection. Wood won't want to take too many of those.
Pride landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Pride - that landed with a thud.
Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pride unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Pride stalling against the cage.
Pride blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Pride - that landed with a thud.
Pride is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pride lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
Pride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Pride coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pride.
Pride cracks the inside of Wood's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Pride misses
and Wood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wood.
Wood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pride prevents it.
Pride stalls.
Pride is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pride crunches a lovely knee into Wood's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Pride.
Wood being controlled against the cage.
Pride continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pride is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pride lands a good knee to the midsection. Wood won't want to take too many of those.
Pride keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pride is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pride.
Still in the clinch, Pride scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pride - that landed with a thud.
Pride scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pride stalling against the cage.
Pride using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pride obliges.
Pride connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wood's face.
Pride with a knee to the head.
Pride content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pride.
Pride is stalling here.
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pride lands an uppercut.
Wood tries for a takedown but Pride manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsey Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt
and Pride counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pride.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pride lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pride counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wood is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Pride.
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Pride in a clinch.
Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pride is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Pride.
Pride lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Pride.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wood. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pride just leaning against Wood, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Pride dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramsey Wood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pride throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood moves into the clinch.
Wood has Pride pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pride manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pride has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pride landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pride lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pride tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Pride displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood up against the cage.
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Pride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pride working Wood over with knees to the body.
Pride is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pride will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Pride lands a good knee to the midsection. Wood won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Pride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pride crunches a lovely knee into Wood's ribcage.
Pride scores a nice knee to the body.
Pride manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pride obliges.
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pride lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pride lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pride landing knees to the head.
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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Pride - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pride avoids it.
Pride unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pride's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pride.
Knees to the body from Pride.
Pride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pride connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries for a takedown but Pride circles away easily
and Pride cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pride misses with a head kick.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Pride counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pride scores with a leg kick.
Wood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pride. Pride obviously looking to wear him down.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt
and Pride counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsey Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pride throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride feints and then cracks Wood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wood down.
Pride with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Pride misses.
Wood misses with a combination
and Pride counters with a good low kick that Wood was not able to check.
Pride thuds his shin into the meat of Wood's side.
Wood drops his hands momentarily and Pride takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pride dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gay Pride seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pride lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pride scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pride scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pride connects with a high kick.
Pride lands a head shot.
Wood misses with a takedown
and Pride counters with a leg kick.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pride scores with a head kick. Wood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pride goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Pride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Pride showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramsey Wood'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.
Pride scores with a leg kick.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pride. Pride obviously looking to wear him down.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pride fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Pride gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pride thumps Wood with a low kick.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pride pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood jumps guard but Pride stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pride lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pride drops Wood with a big knee straight up the middle! Wood is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wood is rocked!
Pride feints a jab and as Wood dips his head, Pride unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Wood right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Wood falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Pride smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gay Pride!
Gay Pride is the new heavyweight champion!
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