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NFC: Challengers 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sancho Pancha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Seventeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seventeen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Eye Of The Tiger" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Purple Seventeen enters the cage!
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sancho Pancha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Purple Seventeen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancha misses with a kick to the body.
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pancha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seventeen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seventeen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seventeen!
Poor strikes thrown by Pancha there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pancha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Seventeen is now in Pancha's guard. A big mistake from Pancha there, giving up the dominant position!
Seventeen throwing strikes from guard but Pancha blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seventeen defends well.
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!
Seventeen wants to stand but Pancha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancha controls Seventeen momentarily but Seventeen frees himself.
Pancha throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seventeen uses it to pass to side control.
Pancha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seventeen off and has taken his back!
Pancha punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pancha is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Seventeen is defending well though. Pancha let's go of the attempt for now.
Pancha is hanging on to Seventeen's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Seventeen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pancha doesn't have the hooks in and Seventeen manages to turn into his guard.
Seventeen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pancha has a closed guard, preventing Seventeen from standing up.
Pancha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seventeen wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Pancha's closed guard. He's half up but Pancha has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Pancha pivots and extends the arm, Seventeen falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Pancha! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sancho Pancha!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kantos (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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144 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelio Kantos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kantos counters with a leg kick.
Kantos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kantos.
Kantos throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Page Knight has been cut.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kantos lands a jab.
Knight takes one on the button.
Knight is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kantos is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Kantos circles away and we're back to standing.
Kantos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kantos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Kantos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Page Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kantos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Kantos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whack! Kantos lands a heavy head kick that drops Knight. The ref tackles Kantos to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Knight was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Stelio Kantos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pertti Junttila is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila throws a jab when Kulakov was well out of range.
Kulakov connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Kulakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulakov as he jumps to the side.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Junttila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Junttila looking to ground and pound but Kulakov is blocking nicely.
Junttila looking for a guillotine from mount but Kulakov is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junttila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kulakov is surviving well by controlling Junttila's body position as best he can.
Junttila working the ground and pound effectively.
Junttila swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kulakov is now in Junttila's guard. A big mistake from Junttila there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kulakov won't allow Junttila to sweep him here.
Kulakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junttila seems keen to control Kulakov's posture.
Junttila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kulakov!
Kulakov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Junttila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kulakov?
Junttila wants to control the pace but Kulakov is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulakov is bucking up trying to escape but Junttila cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Junttila 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Junttila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulakov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
Junttila throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kulakov because Junttila loaded up on that one.
Junttila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kulakov is rocked!
Junttila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kulakov has worked his arm free - good work by Kulakov!
Junttila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
Kulakov dodges the ground and pound from Junttila.
Kulakov pushes Junttila away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Junttila gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junttila trying to control the position but Kulakov is working away.
Junttila in side control, throwing shots but Kulakov defends.
Junttila prevents Kulakov from escaping the position.
Junttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junttila tries for a kimura but Kulakov is defending well.
Junttila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kulakov's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila trying to control the position but Kulakov is working away.
Junttila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulakov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Junttila has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Junttila works to advance to full mount. Kulakov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulakov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Junttila working for a submission but Kulakov is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junttila jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulakov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Junttila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Junttila tries to clinch but Kulakov is having none of it.
Kulakov takes a swing at Junttila's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kulakov misses.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junttila was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulakov.
Junttila is looking to clinch but Kulakov is avoiding it.
Junttila shoots for a takedown but Kulakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulakov but Kulakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kulakov lands with an overhand left.
Kulakov scores with a jab to the head.
Junttila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Junttila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Junttila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulakov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junttila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kulakov catches Junttila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kulakov needs to keep his hands up - Junttila had a free shot at his head there.
Junttila ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
Nice sprawl there from Kulakov as Junttila shoots in.
Kulakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junttila shoots in for a double leg but Kulakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulakov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junttila's head.
Junttila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junttila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov works over Junttila's head and body with a nice combination.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulakov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pertti Junttila's cut is getting worse.
Junttila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Junttila closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
Kulakov pushes Junttila off but Junttila dives into side control.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Junttila drags him back down.
Pertti Junttila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulakov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Junttila trying to control but Kulakov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila controlling the pace for now.
Kulakov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junttila goes for an armbar but Kulakov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kulakov.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulakov is one step ahead there.
Junttila has a closed guard, preventing Kulakov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junttila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulakov has managed to get both his arms back between Junttila's legs - danger averted.
Junttila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulakov defends well.
Junttila keeping moving, preventing Kulakov from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulakov is looking to stand up but Junttila won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Junttila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulakov swivels and escapes.
Kulakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Junttila tries to clinch up.
Kulakov thuds a left hand into Junttila's body.
Kulakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oooooh!!! Kulakov has knocked Junttila down with a huge combo! Kulakov steps away and waves a wobbly Junttila back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junttila tries to move into range but Kulakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pertti Junttila's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kulakov connects with a looping right hand.
Kulakov jabs Junttila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junttila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junttila is rocked!
Kulakov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Junttila hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenho Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Khaled- i'm on one. Tenho Friman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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263 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Friman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman misses with a leg kick
and Ketchum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Friman's guard now.
Friman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ketchum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ketchum wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Ketchum is working Friman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Friman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ketchum defends well.
Friman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ketchum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman is in trouble now - Ketchum has advanced to mount!
Ketchum raining down shots from the mount!
Ketchum lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Friman hang on?
It looks like Tenho Friman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That has opened up Tenho Friman's cut even more.
Ketchum is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Friman is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Friman flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ketchum anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Friman and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ketchum slips an arm under Friman chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ketchum has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ketchum is squeezing on Friman like an anaconda would it's prey. Friman fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ash Ketchum!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harjakainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's Go Fiesta . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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221 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzor!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harjakainen misses with a right hand
and Dyzor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harjakainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Dyzor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Harjakainen lands.
Harjakainen misses with a double jab.
Harjakainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyzor.
Harjakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harjakainen misses with an uppercut
and Dyzor counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harjakainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harjakainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyzor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harjakainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harjakainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harjakainen throws a looping overhand right but Dyzor ducks down to avoid it.
Harjakainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dyzor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harjakainen's hands.
Dyzor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harjakainen throws out the jab.
Harjakainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harjakainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyzor counters with a crisp one two that drops Harjakainen! Dyzor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Harjakainen to his feet! Harjakainen is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harjakainen scores with a shot to the body.
Harjakainen misses with a right hand
and Dyzor counters with a left to the body.
Dyzor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harjakainen.
Dyzor walks into a left hand.
Jab from Harjakainen.
Dyzor looks to score with a jab to the body but Harjakainen is just out of range.
Harjakainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harjakainen throws out a loose jab but Dyzor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timo Harjakainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harjakainen misses the jab.
Harjakainen misses with a double jab.
Harjakainen scores with the left hand. Dyzor knows he should have avoided that one.
Harjakainen throws a right hand that misses
and Dyzor counters with a left and a right that stings Harjakainen.
Harjakainen lands a body shot.
Dyzor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dyzor slips a jab from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen looks to land a combination but Dyzor avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dyzor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harjakainen manages to avoid it.
Harjakainen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyzor slips a straight right by Harjakainen.
Harjakainen throws a looping overhand right but Dyzor ducks down to avoid it.
Harjakainen looks to land a right hand but Dyzor moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harjakainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyzor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harjakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Dyzor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Dyzor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harjakainen scores with the left hand. Dyzor knows he should have avoided that one.
Harjakainen misses with a hook.
Harjakainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dyzor is rocked!
Stephen Dyzor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harjakainen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dyzor's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Harjakainen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Harjakainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aeron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Hardy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aeron Jackson's chin.
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205 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aeron Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Aeron Jackson has been cut.
Hardy feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Hardy lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hardy and Jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hardy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hardy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Sable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelinho Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehmet Sable!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Sable tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sable manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sable keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Sable.
Sable with a jab.
Sable leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sable takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sable.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia trying to control from Sable's half guard. Sable has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Sable keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Sable is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Sable has wrist control.
Sable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sable stops Garcia from passing to mount.
Sable wants to control but Garcia postures up.
The strikes coming from Garcia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee asks Garcia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garcia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sable is looking for a sweep.
Sable is letting Garcia control him for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sable tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sable can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sable is not content to let Garcia control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sable's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sable, who protects the arm well.
Sable being controlled for a moment.
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia 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.
Check out the look on Garcia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sable avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garcia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sable is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia wants to control but Sable is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Sable tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sable manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sable chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sable.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Sable.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sable defends it nicely.
Sable looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sable tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Sable's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sable has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Sable blocks nicely.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia postures up in Sable's guard and throws a big left but Sable blocks it.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Sable keeps moving.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sable swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sable keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Sable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sable is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Sable recovers full guard.
Garcia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Sable keeps moving.
Garcia postures up in Sable's guard and throws a big left but Sable blocks it.
Sable is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Sable keeps moving.
Sable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sable keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sable is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Sable postures up.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marcelinho Garcia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sable moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Sable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Sable avoids the body shot from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehmet Sable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sable but Sable pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia takes a swing at Sable's ribcage but misses.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Sable shows good takedown defense.
Sable has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sable tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sable avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Sable's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sable controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Sable keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Sable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Sable trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Sable is retaining full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Sable keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Marcelinho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Sable which made him look bad.
Both fighters circling a little - Sable finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sable lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sable throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Sable throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
Sable lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sable lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Sable.
Garcia is rocked!
Sable steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Garcia is out on his feet! Sable sets himself and nearly takes Garcia's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mehmet Sable!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JaKaSa Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos's entrance music is Moonsorrow - Kuolleiden maa. A fine choice. Nelson has chosen Step into a world - KRS One as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JaKaSa Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos scores with a kick to the body.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Chaos.
Chaos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Nelson throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Chaos misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chaos moves into the clinch.
Chaos breaks the clinch.
Chaos moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Kimbo Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Chaos counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Nelson trying to stall but Chaos improves his position.
Chaos has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos has Nelson pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chaos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from Chaos.
Chaos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaos lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
It looks like Kimbo Nelson has been cut.
Chaos misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaos wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Chaos is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Chaos can't break the clinch.
Chaos lands a nice elbow.
Chaos missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Chaos, against the cage.
Chaos breaks the clinch.
Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chaos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaos checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaos.
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaos tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaos.
Nelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Nelson.
A clash of legs there as Chaos blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Nelson catches Chaos right on the button with a cross.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely.
Chaos cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chaos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Chaos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Chaos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chaos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Chaos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses.
Chaos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chaos is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Chaos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Chaos checks it.
Chaos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Chaos thumps Nelson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaKaSa Chaos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson motions for Chaos to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Chaos avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Chaos.
Chaos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaos motions for Nelson to come forward. Chaos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chaos rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chaos pushes off an throws an elbow but Nelson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chaos lands a nice elbow.
Chaos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson presses Chaos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaos lands an elbow inside.
Chaos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaos lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Chaos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
JaKaSa Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Nelson tries to bum rush Chaos with a series of wild strikes but Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaos stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Chaos's body. Chaos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Chaos had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Chaos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chaos throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Chaos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaos lands with a nice body kick.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Chaos counters with an outside leg kick.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Chaos.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Chaos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nelson thumps Chaos with a low kick.
Chaos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaos avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Chaos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Chaos connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaos. That did some damage!
Chaos scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaos, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
and Chaos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Chaos lands with a nice body punch.
Chaos is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Chaos is out of range.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaos under the eye.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chaos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Chaos - that's a beauty! Nelson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Chaos can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). JaKaSa Chaos!
JaKaSa Chaos retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drop the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
13 - 1 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ford motions for Kirk to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
Kirk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kirk pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get 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!
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Kirk prevents Ford from standing back up.
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirk's back!
Kirk trying to control the hands but Ford won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk can't escape the position.
Kirk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kirk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk stops Ford from standing up.
Kirk pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ford wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirk postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk passes Ford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Ford is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Kirk wants to pass to mount but Ford is defending the position.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ford is just riding it out for now. Kirk eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Kirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford gets back to full guard.
Kirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Kirk advances position into side control!
Kirk scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk 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.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirk slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirk is defended easily by Ford.
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.
Kirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford moves out of range as Kirk throws a body kick.
Kirk throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirk blocks the body kick.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirk.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk connects with a jab.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Ford.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kirk.
Ford throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Ford takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Ford thuds his shin into the meat of Kirk's side.
Kirk blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk scores with a jab to the head.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kirk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Ryan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirk moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ford blocks the leg kick.
Kirk tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Ford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirk.
Ryan Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirk checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford throws a low kick but Kirk avoids it.
Kirk tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
Kirk throws the kick towards the body but Ford avoids it.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ford connects with a high kick.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirk walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ford.
Kirk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Ford looks to land a combination but Kirk avoids it well.
Ford checks a low kick from Kirk.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Kirk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kirk unloading with bombs!
Kirk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Kirk.
Kirk landing strikes from the mount and Ford is in trouble!
Ford is rocked!
Ford is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ford blocks the body kick.
Ford throws a combination. Kirk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford misses with a shot to the body
and Kirk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk working some strikes from top position.
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford has Kirk pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirk thows a big elbow that misses.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
James Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirk trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Kirk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ford's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Kirk.
Kirk working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk grinds an elbow into Ford's temple.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Kirk scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk scoring with punches and elbows.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford is still in real trouble! Can Kirk finish him?
Kirk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kirk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk works to advance to full mount. Ford defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ford is bucking up trying to escape but Kirk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kirk punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Itaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itaniemi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Still Counting. Torturo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mogwai - Katrien. 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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26
214 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
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217 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Itaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itaniemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Torturo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torturo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torturo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torturo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Itaniemi.
Torturo throws a low kick, looking for Itaniemi's leg but Itaniemi calmly moves out of range.
Torturo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torturo lands a front kick.
Torturo tries to land a body kick
and Itaniemi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick from Itaniemi lands but Torturo takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torturo cracks Itaniemi with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Torturo.
Nice shot by Torturo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Itaniemi. Torturo shrugs it off though.
Torturo blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Itaniemi throws a head kick but Torturo moves out of range.
Torturo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itaniemi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
Torturo swats away the attempt to clinch by Itaniemi.
Torturo tried to score with a low kick but Itaniemi checks it.
Marko Torturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itaniemi misses with the combination.
Torturo misses with an uppercut. Itaniemi saw that one coming.
Torturo looks to throw the jab but Itaniemi is out of range.
Torturo throws a wild body kick that Itaniemi sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Torturo misses
and Itaniemi counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Torturo misses the target.
Itaniemi moves into range and clinches up with Torturo.
Itaniemi wants to stall.
Itaniemi avoiding damage as Torturo throws knees to the body.
Itaniemi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Itaniemi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Torturo.
Torturo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itaniemi avoids it.
Torturo throws a punch but it's blocked by Itaniemi.
Itaniemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo scores with a shoulder strike.
Torturo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itaniemi.
Torturo lands with a right to the head.
Torturo pushes off an throws an elbow but Itaniemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itaniemi stalling in the clinch but Torturo improves position.
Itaniemi throws a punch but it's blocked by Torturo.
Torturo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torturo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itaniemi slows down the pace here.
Itaniemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Torturo.
Itaniemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Torturo.
Itaniemi blocks an uppercut.
Torturo tries to stall but Itaniemi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torturo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Torturo.
Torturo letting Itaniemi take a breather here.
Torturo tries to land knees in the clinch but Itaniemi avoids the damage to the body.
Itaniemi blocking some punches.
Torturo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itaniemi.
Torturo tries to land a knee to the head but Itaniemi blocks with his arms.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itaniemi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torturo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Torturo on the inside.
Torturo pushes Itaniemi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo misses with a punch on the inside.
Itaniemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Torturo controls his hands.
Torturo throws an elbow that misses.
Torturo looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torturo throws a leg kick
and Itaniemi counters by clinching up.
Torturo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torturo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itaniemi.
Torturo letting Itaniemi take a breather here.
Torturo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itaniemi gets through Torturo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torturo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torturo is looking to control Itaniemi's arms but Itaniemi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torturo has his back to the cage.
Torturo lands an elbow that stopped Itaniemi in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Urho Itaniemi has been cut.
Itaniemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Torturo.
Itaniemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itaniemi misses with the head strike.
Torturo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torturo swings wildly with an uppercut but Itaniemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torturo throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itaniemi dodges an elbow strike from Torturo.
Marko Torturo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Itaniemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torturo is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itaniemi.
Torturo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itaniemi.
Torturo stalling the fight.
Torturo lands a damaging elbow.
Itaniemi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itaniemi.
Torturo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itaniemi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Torturo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torturo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itaniemi avoids it.
Itaniemi tries to throw a body punch but Torturo avoids it by throwing Itaniemi back against the cage.
Torturo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itaniemi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itaniemi wants to stall.
Torturo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by Itaniemi.
Torturo misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Itaniemi.
Torturo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torturo trying to land knees to the body.
Itaniemi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torturo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itaniemi's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Itaniemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Torturo.
Torturo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Itaniemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torturo is keeping busy.
Torturo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itaniemi's elbow.
Torturo tries a body shot but Itaniemi blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Torturo tries to work over Itaniemi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torturo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Itaniemi.
A head punch on the inside from Torturo fails to land.
Torturo lands an elbow just above Itaniemi 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Itaniemi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Itaniemi is working Torturo over against the cage.
Torturo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torturo.
Torturo lands an uppercut.
Itaniemi wants to stall.
Itaniemi blocks an elbow strike from Torturo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torturo.
Itaniemi dodges an elbow strike from Torturo.
Torturo throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torturo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Itaniemi's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Itaniemi.
Nice elbow from Torturo.
Itaniemi wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urho Itaniemi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Itaniemi looks to land a body kick but Torturo moved away.
Torturo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Itaniemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urho Itaniemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Torturo swinging wildly here.
Itaniemi throws the left hand but Torturo avoids the punch easily.
Itaniemi throws a series of punches but Torturo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Torturo.
A leg kick checked by Itaniemi.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Itaniemi checks it.
Itaniemi checks the leg kick.
Torturo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torturo misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo fails to land with a series of punches.
Itaniemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itaniemi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Itaniemi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Torturo scores with a nice body kick.
Torturo blocks a leg kick.
Torturo loads up on a big right hand but Itaniemi slips the punch.
Itaniemi throws a leg kick but Torturo moved away.
Torturo misses with a straight right.
Itaniemi misses with a combination
and Torturo counters with a series of strikes. Itaniemi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Torturo misses.
Torturo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torturo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Itaniemi scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itaniemi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Itaniemi ducks under a wild hook from Torturo.
Torturo throws a low kick but Itaniemi avoids it.
Itaniemi throws a good cross that connects.
Itaniemi cracks Torturo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Itaniemi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Itaniemi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Itaniemi.
Torturo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torturo looks to throw the jab but Itaniemi is out of range.
Urho Itaniemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi thows a body kick. Torturo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Itaniemi connects with a crisp jab.
Itaniemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torturo moves out of range of the body kick.
Itaniemi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Itaniemi has closed the distance and engaged Torturo in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torturo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torturo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Torturo looking to slow down the pace here.
Itaniemi stalling in the clinch.
Torturo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi lands a nice uppercut.
Itaniemi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torturo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marko Torturo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torturo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torturo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torturo trying to land knees to the body.
Itaniemi lands a shoulder strike.
Itaniemi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itaniemi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torturo swings wildly with an uppercut but Itaniemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torturo being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torturo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Itaniemi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torturo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Torturo!
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