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IF 30: Night of Champions IV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dom Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem: Go to Sleep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dom Baker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker lands a high kick!
Baker lands a nice hook to Karjalainen's body. Karjalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker clinches.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Karjalainen lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen can't break the clinch.
Karjalainen is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Baker tries to circle away but Karjalainen has him pinned against the cage.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baker.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karjalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karjalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karjalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker clinches.
Baker tries to circle away but Karjalainen has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen blocks a leg kick.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karjalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a front kick aimed at Karjalainen's knee but Karjalainen avoids it well.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karjalainen lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
A left and a right from Karjalainen both land. Nice combination.
Karjalainen lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
Baker looks to clinch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karjalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dom Baker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baker.
Dom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karjalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joonas Karjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Baker lands a high kick!
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karjalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Baker misses.
Baker tries to clinch up but Karjalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a head kick.
Karjalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a solid body kick.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Karjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker landing knees to the head.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker is looking to clinch but Karjalainen is avoiding it.
Baker throws a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Baker wants to clinch.
Karjalainen cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker defending well as Karjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen lands a head shot.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker moves away from the strike by Karjalainen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
Karjalainen connects with a single shot there.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karjalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karjalainen tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karjalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Baker 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!
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Karjalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up but Karjalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Karjalainen scores with a four punch combination!
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Karjalainen.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karjalainen.
Baker tries to break free but Karjalainen pushes him back against the cage.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karjalainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Baker misses.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Baker has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Karjalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Karjalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karjalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker has Karjalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Karjalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karjalainen can't break the clinch.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Baker.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karjalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range.
Joonas Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Baker.
Karjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
Baker tries to clinch there but Karjalainen circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dom Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karjalainen lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joonas Karjalainen.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dom Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Terrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell comes to the cage accompanied by Born Again Anarchist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terrell. Terrell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Terrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jamison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrell gets a double leg takedown into Jamison's guard.
Terrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Terrell wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Terrell looking to sit in guard and control but Jamison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
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!
Jamison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terrell's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell keeping full guard, as Jamison tries to pass.
Terrell controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamison trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom.
Terrell is looking for a triangle but Jamison pushes his legs off easily.
Terrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamison throwing strikes but missing.
Jamison 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.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jamison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Jamison does no damage.
Jamison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurt Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Jamison.
Jamison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jamison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell feints and as Jamison raises his hands in defense, Terrell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jamison managing to control the position.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Terrell from controlling successfully.
Jamison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Terrell wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jamison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Terrell is holding on to half guard well.
Terrell trying to control but Jamison postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terrell tries to roll over but Jamison keeps him under control.
Terrell trying to control but Jamison postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurt Jamison will probably get the nod.
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.
Terrell dives in and grabs Jamison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes down on Terrell's head and hops out.
Jamison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jamison lands in his opponent's guard.
Terrell trying to keep a closed guard but Jamison is proving a slippery customer.
Jamison trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom.
Jamison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Terrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kurt Jamison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jamison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison misses with an uppercut.
Jamison ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Terrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Jamison should have avoided that one.
Jamison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Terrell quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison wants to take a breather but Terrell is having none of it.
Jamison thows a huge punch but Terrell dodges it nicely.
Terrell trying to control here.
Terrell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Terrell wants to control but Jamison is keeping busy.
Terrell is looking to improve his position.
Terrell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Terrell controlling the position well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Terrell is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terrell tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jamison looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jamison tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jamison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Terrell seems to be working for a kimura but Jamison defends the submission attempt.
Terrell prevents Jamison from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Terrell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jamison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jamison is trying is best to control the position here.
Terrell passes to full mount!
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!
Jamison takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Terrell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jamison manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terrell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Terrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamison scores with a takedown into Terrell's guard.
Jamison throwing strikes but missing.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terrell working a defensive guard but Jamison passes into half guard.
Terrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jamison stalling away here and it's allowed Terrell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jamison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Terrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Max Terrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Terrell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamison defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamison is one step ahead there.
Jamison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jamison has managed to get both his arms back between Terrell's legs - danger averted.
Terrell working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
Jamison sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terrell is trying to keep Jamison in close.
Terrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
Jamison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Terrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Terrell has escaped and now he's on top!
Jamison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terrell is aware though and is defending well.
Terrell throwing strikes but missing.
Terrell looking to sit in guard and control but Jamison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell looking to control.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
Jamison advances position into side control!
Jamison cracks Terrell with a big right hand but Terrell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Terrell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jamison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jamison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Terrell tries to roll over but Jamison keeps him under control.
Jamison working Terrell over with strikes.
Terrell moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Terrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
Terrell keeping full guard, as Jamison tries to pass.
Terrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
Jamison won't allow Terrell to sweep him here.
Jamison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jamison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Terrell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamison defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jamison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jamison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Prozak - Under The Rain as his entrance music. Jordan Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaines circles away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Gaines.
Gaines throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Gaines only half commits.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaines pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones is working for takedown but Gaines is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chris Gaines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Gaines tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones pulls Gaines in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jordan Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Gaines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gaines manages to break the clinch.
Gaines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaines is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Gaines throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jones won't allow Gaines to get back to his feet.
Gaines throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gaines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Gaines tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jordan Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gaines throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gaines tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Gaines tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gaines slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaines swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Gaines throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gaines circles away easily
and Gaines counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones 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.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Gaines stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Gaines shows good takedown defense.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaines looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Gaines throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaines but Gaines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gaines wants to clinch.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaines pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaines taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Gaines misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gaines slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaines throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Gaines moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaines tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Gaines looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaines.
Gaines is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Gaines loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaines throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gaines's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaines will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaines is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones won't allow Gaines to get back to his feet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaines's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines punching to the body, from the bottom.
Gaines throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gaines thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaines is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is pulling down on Gaines's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaines!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You get the feeling that Gaines really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Gaines that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gaines turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jones off and cradles Gaines's limp body as Jones celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jordan Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen has chosen as his entrance music. 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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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Draco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uskovainen connects with a looping right hand.
Uskovainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uskovainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uskovainen feints and then cracks Draco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draco down.
Uskovainen dives in and scores a takedown into Draco's guard.
Uskovainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uskovainen with a nice head shot there.
Uskovainen working some strikes from top position.
Draco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uskovainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Draco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uskovainen defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco is breathing heavily.
Uskovainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Uskovainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Uskovainen advances to half guard.
Uskovainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Draco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uskovainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uskovainen passes to full mount!
Draco has left one of his arms exposed and Uskovainen doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Draco screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asko Uskovainen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. Calhoun is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Vanovcan avoids them all with ease.
Vanovcan closes the distance and clinches up with Calhoun, looking for a takedown. Vanovcan pushes Calhoun against the cage but Calhoun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calhoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vanovcan's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanovcan is looking for a sweep. Calhoun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calhoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calhoun stands up and beckons Vanovcan to join him on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Calhoun. Those never looked like landing.
Calhoun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanovcan circles away quickly and effectively.
Vanovcan slips a jab and a cross from Calhoun.
Calhoun looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanovcan is just out of range.
Calhoun gets caught napping as Vanovcan dives in and scores a takedown. Calhoun manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun wants to stand and escape but Vanovcan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanovcan throws and elbow that misses. Calhoun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanovcan's guard. Nice move by Calhoun!
Vanovcan wants to stand up but Calhoun is controlling him.
Calhoun wanted to stand there but Vanovcan had control of the position.
Calhoun gets to his feet - Vanovcan follows without any prompting.
Vanovcan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calhoun.
Calhoun works over Vanovcan's head and body with a nice combination.
Calhoun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calhoun misses with a hook. Vanovcan ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanovcan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Calhoun walks away with a smile on his face. Vanovcan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Vanovcan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanovcan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vanovcan on his heels. He'll look to pass Vanovcan's guard now, I'm sure.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vanovcan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calhoun defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanovcan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanovcan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calhoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanovcan missing with knees to the body.
Calhoun avoiding damage as Vanovcan throws knees to the body.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vanovcan jumps guard.
Vanovcan is trying to hold Calhoun in close to prevent damage but Calhoun has managed to pass into half guard.
Vanovcan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calhoun tries to stand but Vanovcan is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calhoun won't allow Vanovcan to sweep him here.
Calhoun gets to his feet - Vanovcan follows without any prompting.
Vanovcan clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Calhoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanovcan is working for takedown but Calhoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
Calhoun throws a series of strikes that have Vanovcan backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Calhoun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vanovcan gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like Justina Vanovcan has been cut.
Calhoun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vanovcan is working away from the top position though.
Vanovcan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Calhoun's thigh. Calhoun counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vanovcan wants to stand but Calhoun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Calhoun has control of Vanovcan's left arm, preventing Vanovcan from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vanovcan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justina Vanovcan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vanovcan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calhoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calhoun prevents Vanovcan from breaking the clinch.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calhoun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks it.
Vanovcan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Vanovcan managing to block the knees to the body from Calhoun.
Calhoun missing with knees to the body.
Calhoun stops a takedown attempt from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Calhoun manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanovcan throws an elbow but it misses.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun looking to throw knees to the head but Vanovcan is blocking nicely.
Calhoun lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Calhoun.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun missing with knees to the body.
Calhoun is leaning against Vanovcan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calhoun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vanovcan looking for a guillotine here but Calhoun defends easily.
Calhoun won't allow Vanovcan to get back to his feet.
Justina Vanovcan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calhoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vanovcan is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun stands and steps away. Vanovcan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calhoun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanovcan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calhoun's guard.
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!
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanovcan throwing strikes from guard but Calhoun blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanovcan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan'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.
Vanovcan has managed to clinch.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
Vanovcan jumps into guard, dragging Calhoun to the mat.
Vanovcan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanovcan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calhoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vanovcan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanovcan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calhoun defends well.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Justina Vanovcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanovcan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vanovcan chips away with some ground and pound.
Vanovcan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calhoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanovcan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calhoun is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calhoun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calhoun controlling Vanovcan's posture.
Slim Calhoun has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Vanovcan with that takedown attempt.
Vanovcan connects with a right hand. Calhoun shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan has his takedown stuffed
and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Vanovcan moves out of range.
Vanovcan shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calhoun thows a leg kick but Vanovcan checks it
and Vanovcan counters with a shoot takedown. Calhoun fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanovcan throwing strikes but missing.
Vanovcan stopping the sweep attempt from Calhoun.
Calhoun managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calhoun is proving hard to escape from.
Calhoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it.
Calhoun wants to stand but Vanovcan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Justina Vanovcan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calhoun misses with a few strikes there.
Calhoun throws a right hand that Vanovcan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanovcan also avoids with ease.
Justina Vanovcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanovcan fails with the takedown.
Vanovcan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calhoun under the eye.
Vanovcan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calhoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanovcan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calhoun scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vanovcan fails to land.
Calhoun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Calhoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanovcan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calhoun wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vanovcan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calhoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Calhoun decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan moves into range and clinches up with Calhoun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants a takedown but no success here.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Calhoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanovcan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanovcan throws a head punch that misses.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun won't allow it.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Calhoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanovcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calhoun lands an elbow that stopped Vanovcan in his tracks for a moment.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calhoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun with a knee to the head.
Slim Calhoun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanovcan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanovcan jumps guard and drags Calhoun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Calhoun passes into half guard.
Calhoun decides to stand and escape the position.
Calhoun throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanovcan clinches.
Vanovcan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Calhoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Calhoun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vanovcan's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Calhoun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanovcan is defending well for now.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Vanovcan is trying to maintain a safe position but Calhoun gets an underhook and turns Vanovcan into the cage.
Vanovcan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanovcan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Vanovcan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanovcan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calhoun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calhoun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Calhoun looking to throw knees to the head but Vanovcan is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Calhoun stops a takedown attempt from Vanovcan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Calhoun dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A punch combination from Calhoun misses.
Vanovcan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calhoun circles away.
Calhoun throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanovcan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
Vanovcan shoots in but Calhoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Calhoun circles away easily
and Calhoun counters with a three punch combo that has Vanovcan backing up. Vanovcan nods at Calhoun to acknowledge the strikes.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan tries a low kick but Calhoun avoids it.
Calhoun scores with a one two! Vanovcan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vanovcan is rocked!
Calhoun misses with a straight left.
Calhoun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calhoun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanovcan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calhoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Calhoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vanovcan looks for a takedown but Calhoun sprawls well.
Calhoun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan trying to control but Calhoun postures up.
Calhoun stands up from half guard.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan shoots in looking for a takedown but Calhoun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vanovcan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vanovcan moves into the clinch successfully.
Calhoun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanovcan jumps guard but Calhoun stands there with Vanovcan around his waist. Vanovcan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calhoun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Vanovcan pulls guard.
Calhoun gets to his feet. Vanovcan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A solid leg kick lands there for Calhoun.
Vanovcan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanovcan misses with a takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a three punch combo that has Vanovcan backing up. Vanovcan nods at Calhoun to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Calhoun misses.
Vanovcan forces Calhoun back against the cage and clinches.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanovcan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calhoun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
Calhoun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks it.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun lands an elbow just above Vanovcan 's eye.
Calhoun lands a damaging elbow.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Calhoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calhoun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Calhoun! Slim Calhoun retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phelan Kell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelan Kell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phelan Kell!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kell was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Kell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kell lands with an uppercut that bounces Junior off the cage and back into range.
Kell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kell.
Kell lands a jab-cross combination.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Phelan Kell has been cut.
Junior slips under a jab.
Kell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kell to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Kell. Those never looked like landing.
Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Kell looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior takes a swing at Kell's ribcage but misses.
Kell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kell scores with a jab to the body.
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kell on the side of the head.
Junior throws a body punch but Kell moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Kell moves away and avoids it.
Junior misses with a hook. Kell ducked under it nicely.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior staying out of range there.
Fransico Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kell.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kell.
Junior displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior feints and then cracks Kell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kell down.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kell to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior cracks Kell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Junior lands.
Kell is rocked!
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Kell slips the punch.
Kell is still on wobbly legs! Can Junior finish him?
Kell misses with a right hand
and Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
Junior dances in with a quick combination. Kell is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Junior snaps Kell's head back. Kell stumbles backwards against the cage. Junior steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kell's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kell just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fransico Junior!
Fransico Junior is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel of Death . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddie Flintoff!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi slips a straight right by Flintoff.
Flintoff looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Uzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flintoff misses with a right hand
and Uzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uzi.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flintoff is keeping the position for now.
Flintoff looks gassed!
Flintoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uzi.
Uzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flintoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzi 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.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Flintoff is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Freddie Flintoff.
Uzi moves into range and clinches up with Flintoff.
Flintoff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uzi manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi working the ground and pound but Flintoff is defending the strikes.
Uzi cracks Flintoff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Uzi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow 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!
Uzi is putting a hurting on Flintoff here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Freddie Flintoff has been cut.
Uzi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flintoff is avoiding damage well.
Uzi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flintoff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi happy to just control the position for now.
Uzi landing a few strikes.
Uzi working the ground and pound but Flintoff is defending the strikes.
Flintoff is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flintoff is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi cracks Flintoff with a big elbow.
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!
Uzi scores with punches from side control.
Flintoff is rocked!
The cut above Freddie Flintoff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Uzi lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Flintoff! Uzi senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Flintoff out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kurt Uzi!
Kurt Uzi retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Stasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Rakennusmies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kitbuilders - In The Year 2525 (Ural 13 Diktators Remix). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Stasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Rakennusmies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stasi takes a swing at Rakennusmies's ribcage but misses.
Stasi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stasi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rakennusmies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rakennusmies throws a hook but Stasi blocks it.
Stasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stasi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rakennusmies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stasi ducks under a wild hook from Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies throws a hook but Stasi avoids it easily.
Stasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakennusmies's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Stasi.
Stasi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rakennusmies will feel that in the morning.
Rakennusmies throws a shot from downtown. Stasi moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rakennusmies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rakennusmies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stasi throws a low kick, looking for Rakennusmies's leg but Rakennusmies calmly moves out of range.
Stasi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stasi slips under a jab.
Rakennusmies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakennusmies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakennusmies moves out of range of the body kick from Stasi.
Stasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rakennusmies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stasi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rakennusmies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Rakennusmies's head.
Stasi moves out of range as Rakennusmies strikes.
Stasi misses with a wild body shot.
Stasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Rakennusmies should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rakennusmies counter with a right hand.
Rakennusmies throws a hook but Stasi blocks it.
Stasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rakennusmies counters with a series of strikes. Stasi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rakennusmies slips a straight right by Stasi.
Stasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakennusmies cracks Stasi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Rakennusmies misses.
Rakennusmies throws a lazy uppercut
and Stasi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rakennusmies's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stasi does no damage.
Rakennusmies misses with a straight left.
Rakennusmies misses with a body shot.
Stasi swings for the body but Rakennusmies moves out of range.
Stasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakennusmies.
Stasi is looking to slow Rakennusmies down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Stasi. That snapped Rakennusmies's head back.
Stasi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stasi looks for the body kick but Rakennusmies saw that one coming.
Stasi ducks under a wild hook from Rakennusmies.
Stasi throws a push kick but Rakennusmies slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stasi. That's going to slow Rakennusmies down.
Stasi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rakennusmies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rakennusmies just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimmo Stasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stasi clobbers Rakennusmies with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stasi throws a body punch but Rakennusmies moves out of range.
Stasi misses the jab.
Stasi misses the shot to the body.
Stasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stasi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stasi scores with a leg kick.
Stasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakennusmies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakennusmies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stasi manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rakennusmies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stasi. Rakennusmies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stasi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stasi misses with a double jab
and Rakennusmies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rakennusmies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rakennusmies slips under a jab.
A low kick from Stasi misses
letting Rakennusmies counter with a right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies needs to keep his hands up - Stasi had a free shot at his head there.
Rakennusmies slips under a jab.
Stasi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rakennusmies throws a shot from downtown. Stasi moves away and avoids it.
Rakennusmies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakennusmies is just out of range.
Stasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakennusmies shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stasi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakennusmies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakennusmies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakennusmies is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stasi is working hard here to advance position.
Stasi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rakennusmies has passed into side control.
Stasi struggling a bit here.
Rakennusmies trying to control the position but Stasi is working away.
Stasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakennusmies is aware though and is defending well.
Stasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakennusmies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stasi is keeping the position for now.
Rakennusmies trying to control the position from guard on top but Stasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stasi is trying to control the position but Rakennusmies postures up.
Stasi looking to control but Rakennusmies passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies is thwarting Stasi's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stasi is striking but Rakennusmies is not phased and passes to half guard.
Stasi actively working from the bottom here.
Rakennusmies passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stasi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rakennusmies is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rakennusmies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stasi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stasi connects with a leg kick. Rakennusmies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stasi with a jab.
Stasi slips a straight right by Rakennusmies.
Stasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakennusmies.
Nice straight punches there by Stasi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stasi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stasi.
Stasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stasi missing with a left hand there. Rakennusmies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi looks to land a left hand but Rakennusmies moved out of range nicely.
Stasi swinging wildly here.
Rakennusmies blocks a jab.
Stasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakennusmies throws out the jab.
Stasi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rakennusmies throws a right hand that misses
and Stasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stasi misses with a wild body shot.
Kimmo Stasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakennusmies slips a jab from Stasi.
Stasi misses with a series of wild punches.
Stasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi lands with a cross.
Stasi lands a body shot.
Stasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakennusmies.
Stasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stasi throws a big shot that misses.
Rakennusmies moves away from the strike by Stasi.
Stasi thuds a left hand into Rakennusmies's body.
Stasi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rakennusmies if he has to take too many more of those.
Stasi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kimmo Stasi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakennusmies tries to clinch up
and Stasi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakennusmies.
Stasi misses with a looping right.
Rakennusmies throws a hook but Stasi blocks it.
Rakennusmies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rakennusmies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rakennusmies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Stasi misses.
Stasi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rakennusmies throws a hook to the side of Stasi's head but Stasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stasi cracks Rakennusmies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rakennusmies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies avoids a kick to the body.
Stasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakennusmies throws out the jab.
Stasi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stasi scores with a punch to the head.
Stasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Stasi takes a swing at Rakennusmies's ribcage but misses.
Stasi misses with a hook to the body
and Rakennusmies counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakennusmies lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kimmo Stasi has been cut.
Rakennusmies moves out of range as Stasi strikes.
Rakennusmies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rakennusmies misses with a left hand
and Stasi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stasi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakennusmies moves away.
Rakennusmies checks a low kick from Stasi.
Stasi tries to score with a low kick but Rakennusmies moves his leg out of the way.
Rakennusmies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakennusmies.
Stasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rakennusmies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stasi tries to score with a low kick but Rakennusmies moves his leg out of the way.
Rakennusmies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stasi.
Rakennusmies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Rakennusmies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stasi. That's going to slow Rakennusmies down.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stasi throws a leg kick but Rakennusmies moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stasi.
Rakennusmies jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rakennusmies misses with a looping right.
Rakennusmies scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakennusmies.
Stasi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rakennusmies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stasi lunges at Rakennusmies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rakennusmies's hand.
Stasi lands a jab to the nose.
Stasi swinging wildly here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stasi.
Stasi thuds his right hand into Rakennusmies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakennusmies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stasi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Rakennusmies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rakennusmies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stasi tests Rakennusmies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rakennusmies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stasi.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rakennusmies's calf.
Rakennusmies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rakennusmies walks into a stiff left hand from Stasi.
Stasi moves away from the strike by Rakennusmies.
Stasi misses the jab.
Stasi misses with a kick to the body.
Rakennusmies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rakennusmies misses with a jab to the body
and Stasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stasi blocks a jab.
Rakennusmies keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stasi moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stasi misses the target.
Stasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stasi cracks Rakennusmies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stasi moves away from the strike by Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stasi connects with a single shot there.
Stasi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rakennusmies's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Stasi there.
Stasi blocks a jab.
Stasi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rakennusmies takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stasi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Stasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rakennusmies misses with a straight right.
Stasi scores with a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stasi.
Stasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rakennusmies thows a body shot but no joy.
Stasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rakennusmies checks the leg kick.
Stasi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stasi lands with a nice body punch.
Rakennusmies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stasi scores with a jab.
Stasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakennusmies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Rakennusmies with that takedown attempt.
Rakennusmies fails with a takedown attempt.
Rakennusmies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakennusmies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Stasi.
Rakennusmies looks to land a left hand but Stasi moved out of range nicely.
Rakennusmies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stasi throws a leg kick
letting Rakennusmies counter with a right hand.
Stasi throws a nice looking combination but Rakennusmies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rakennusmies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stasi, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Stasi. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stasi.
Stasi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rakennusmies misses with a straight right.
Rakennusmies walks into a left hand.
Stasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rakennusmies slips under a jab.
Stasi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rakennusmies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rakennusmies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Stasi - just one landing.
Rakennusmies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stasi is fending him off so far but Rakennusmies persists. Nope, Stasi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimmo Stasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiska Rakennusmies.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stasi.
Stasi feints and then cracks Rakennusmies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rakennusmies down.
Stasi thumps Rakennusmies with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Stasi as he connects with a hook.
Rakennusmies misses with a lunging right hand
and Stasi counters with a nice leg 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!
Good leg kick by Stasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Rakennusmies. Those never looked like landing.
Stasi misses with a wild combination.
Rakennusmies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stasi defends it nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rakennusmies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Stasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rakennusmies in his tracks.
Rakennusmies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stasi circles away.
Stasi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rakennusmies avoids the head kick by Stasi.
Rakennusmies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stasi counters with a straight right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies lands with a nice combination. Stasi backs away looking to recover.
Rakennusmies shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rakennusmies. Rakennusmies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Stasi. Beautiful body shot.
Stasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakennusmies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stasi.
Stasi misses the shot to the body.
Stasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakennusmies.
Stasi thumps Rakennusmies with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakennusmies walks into a left hand.
Stasi lands a nice looking body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stasi.
Stasi scores with a jab. Rakennusmies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stasi 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.
Rakennusmies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rakennusmies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stasi misses the jab.
Rakennusmies checks a low kick from Stasi.
Rakennusmies misses with a hook. Stasi ducked under it nicely.
Stasi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stasi avoids the body shot from Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies tests Stasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rakennusmies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rakennusmies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rakennusmies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakennusmies tries to clinch but Stasi moves out of range.
Rakennusmies 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stasi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stasi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rakennusmies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stasi.
Rakennusmies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Stasi tenderised Rakennusmies's leg. Rakennusmies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakennusmies takes one to the chin there.
Rakennusmies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Stasi.
Stasi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rakennusmies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rakennusmies moves out of range of the body kick.
Stasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stasi connects with an inside leg kick.
Stasi swings for the body but Rakennusmies moves out of range.
Stasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakennusmies can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Rakennusmies blocks the leg kick.
Stasi misses with a body shot.
Rakennusmies misses the jab.
Stasi throws a low kick but Rakennusmies moves out of range easily.
Donk. Rakennusmies catches Stasi right on the button with a cross.
Rakennusmies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Stasi tenderised Rakennusmies's leg. Rakennusmies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rakennusmies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Stasi.
Stasi cracks Rakennusmies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rakennusmies throws a hook but Stasi blocks it.
Rakennusmies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stasi.
Stasi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stasi misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi slips a jab and a cross from Rakennusmies.
Stasi sizes up Rakennusmies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stasi tests Rakennusmies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rakennusmies moves in looking to clinch but Stasi pushes him off.
Stasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakennusmies.
Stasi lands with a good body shot.
Rakennusmies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rakennusmies's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rakennusmies.
Stasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Rakennusmies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rakennusmies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rakennusmies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rakennusmies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stasi lands with a nice combination. Rakennusmies backs away looking to recover.
Stasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakennusmies.
Stasi lands with a hook. Rakennusmies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stasi.
Stasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stasi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rakennusmies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakennusmies misses with a double jab.
Rakennusmies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rakennusmies is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice uppercut lands for Rakennusmies. That snapped Stasi's head back.
Stasi throws a hook to the side of Rakennusmies's head but Rakennusmies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stasi lands a right hook to the body.
Rakennusmies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stasi can pounce on him.
Stasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rakennusmies drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rakennusmies is pressing down on Stasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
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!
Rakennusmies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stasi defends well.
Stasi wants to pass the guard but Rakennusmies is keeping the position.
Stasi wants to control from the top but Rakennusmies keeps moving.
Kimmo Stasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Stasi won't allow Rakennusmies to sweep him here.
Rakennusmies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stasi.
Rakennusmies keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Stasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakennusmies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakennusmies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stasi is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies keeping moving, preventing Stasi from controlling successfully.
Rakennusmies wants to sweep here but Stasi controlling him for the moment.
Stasi wants to control from the top but Rakennusmies keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimmo Stasi just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Stasi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stasi scores with a jab. Rakennusmies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rakennusmies ducks right into an uppercut from Stasi.
Rakennusmies checks a low kick from Stasi.
Stasi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rakennusmies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rakennusmies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stasi walks into a left hand.
Rakennusmies cracks a nice hook into Stasi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakennusmies throws a nice looking combination but Stasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stasi misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi had his way with Reiska Rakennusmies in that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Stasi'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. This is the final round!
Stasi missing with a left hand there. Rakennusmies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stasi misses with a left hand
and Rakennusmies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rakennusmies walks into a stiff left hand from Stasi.
Stasi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stasi scores with a nice body kick.
Stasi slips under a jab.
Rakennusmies lands the left hand.
Rakennusmies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stasi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rakennusmies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stasi looks to land a combination but Rakennusmies avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies defending well as Stasi loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakennusmies. Stasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rakennusmies.
Stasi throws a sloppy head kick and Rakennusmies moves out of range easily.
Rakennusmies is looking to clinch.
Stasi takes a swing at Rakennusmies's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Rakennusmies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rakennusmies throws a looping overhand right but Stasi ducks down to avoid it.
Rakennusmies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stasi as he jumps to the side.
Rakennusmies is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stasi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies throws a series of punches but Stasi moves out of range.
Rakennusmies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stasi lands a right hook to the body.
Stasi lands a nice looking body shot.
Stasi scores with a spinning back kick!
Rakennusmies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stasi throws a low kick but Rakennusmies moves out of range easily.
Rakennusmies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Stasi misses.
Nice body kick from Stasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stasi connects with a solid leg kick.
Stasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakennusmies is just out of range.
Rakennusmies misses with a wild body shot.
Rakennusmies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rakennusmies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rakennusmies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stasi.
Stasi throws a leg kick
and Rakennusmies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rakennusmies tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rakennusmies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stasi as he avoids it easily.
Stasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stasi throws a front kick aimed at Rakennusmies's knee but Rakennusmies avoids it well.
Rakennusmies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Stasi as he connects with a hook.
Rakennusmies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakennusmies swings for the body but Stasi moves out of range.
Stasi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rakennusmies's head.
Stasi throws a low kick but Rakennusmies moves out of range easily.
Stasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stasi.
Stasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rakennusmies counters with a straight right hand.
Rakennusmies throws an overhand right that lands on Stasi's shoulder, as Stasi tries to avoid the shot.
Stasi tries to land a front kick but Rakennusmies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rakennusmies moves out of range of the strikes.
Stasi throws a combination. Rakennusmies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rakennusmies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stasi doesn't seem bothered though.
Stasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakennusmies.
Stasi loads up on a big right hand but Rakennusmies slips the punch.
Stasi looks to land a right hand but Rakennusmies moved out of range.
Stasi lands an overhand right.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies tries to clinch there but Stasi circles away.
Rakennusmies avoids the body shot from Stasi.
Stasi throws a hook but Rakennusmies avoids it easily.
Rakennusmies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stasi misses with a low kick as Rakennusmies jumps back.
Stasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stasi misses with a body shot.
Stasi throws a jab when Rakennusmies was well out of range.
Rakennusmies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reiska Rakennusmies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakennusmies. Stasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rakennusmies tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rakennusmies momentarily.
Rakennusmies misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stasi!
Crunch! Stasi slams his shin into Rakennusmies's torso.
Rakennusmies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stasi.
Stasi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stasi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies misses with a lunging right hand
and Stasi counters with a left to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stasi connects with a leg kick. Rakennusmies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stasi throws a front kick that sends Rakennusmies stumbling back into the cage.
Rakennusmies misses with a hook to the body
and Stasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stasi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kimmo Stasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stasi scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stasi connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Rakennusmies misses.
Rakennusmies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rakennusmies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stasi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakennusmies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rakennusmies misses with a jab to the body
and Stasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rakennusmies off the cage and back into range.
Stasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rakennusmies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakennusmies's sensitive parts.
Stasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stasi lands a glancing blow to the side of Rakennusmies's head.
Rakennusmies throws a series of punches but Stasi moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Stasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stasi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Stasi!
Kimmo Stasi retains his lightweight title!
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