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Throwdown 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perkele Saatana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allessandro Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasiliev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "The Hand That Feeds" by NIN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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245 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perkele Saatana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allessandro Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saatana.
Saatana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasiliev's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vasiliev throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saatana trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatana wants to stand but Vasiliev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saatana trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saatana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasiliev pulls Saatana in close to prevent any damage.
Saatana postures up in Vasiliev's guard and throws a big left but Vasiliev blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Saatana from controlling successfully.
Vasiliev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasiliev can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Perkele Saatana just wasn't active enough.
Vasiliev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saatana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasiliev sprawls well. Vasiliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saatana gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele Saatana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasiliev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasiliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saatana is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev throws an elbow that misses. Saatana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasiliev's guard. Nice move by Saatana!
Saatana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasiliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saatana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
Vasiliev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saatana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasiliev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasiliev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasiliev!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatana is trying to get back to his feet.
Saatana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev staying calm.
Vasiliev wants to control for a moment but Saatana uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vasiliev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saatana defending well though.
Vasiliev drops an elbow to the side of Saatana's head.
Saatana wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasiliev in particular looking to stall.
Vasiliev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saatana tries to get to full guard but Vasiliev has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vasiliev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saatana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasiliev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allessandro Vasiliev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasiliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Vasiliev lands a glancing blow to the side of Saatana's head.
Saatana closes the distance but Vasiliev moves to the side
and Vasiliev counters with a single leg into guard. Saatana didn't expect that.
Vasiliev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev won't allow Saatana to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasiliev stops Saatana from standing up.
Vasiliev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasiliev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saatana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saatana has control of Vasiliev's left arm, preventing Vasiliev from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to stand up but Saatana won't let him.
Allessandro Vasiliev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasiliev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saatana gets caught napping as Vasiliev dives in and scores a takedown. Saatana manages to retain guard.
Saatana keeping full guard, as Vasiliev tries to pass.
Saatana can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasiliev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saatana trying to hold on to Vasiliev's head to control him but Vasiliev postures up.
Vasiliev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is looking to advance position but Saatana won't allow it.
Vasiliev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saatana is looking to control Vasiliev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saatana avoid being mounted?
Vasiliev moves into full mount! Saatana won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev lands a big elbow.
Saatana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saatana blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vasiliev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vasiliev content just to control the position here.
Saatana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Vasiliev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vasiliev lands a nice shot to the head.
Vasiliev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saatana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saatana!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saatana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasiliev is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allessandro Vasiliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saatana tries to clinch but Vasiliev moves out of range.
Vasiliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saatana sprawls well. Saatana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasiliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Saatana shoots in for a takedown but Vasiliev shows good takedown defense.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vasiliev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saatana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vasiliev stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saatana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasiliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatana is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasiliev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vasiliev is working for a kimura but Saatana is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasiliev stalling.
Saatana regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatana keeping full guard, as Vasiliev tries to pass.
Vasiliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saatana stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasiliev. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Saatana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasiliev as he jumps to the side.
Vasiliev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saatana avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkele Saatana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allessandro Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatana clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Saatana holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasiliev drops back down to his feet.
Perkele Saatana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saatana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasiliev is defending well for now.
Saatana with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev tries to break free but Saatana pushes him back against the cage.
Saatana pulls guard.
Vasiliev looking to sit in guard and control but Saatana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
Saatanais looking to pass into half guard but Vasiliev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasiliev is in guard.
Vasiliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saatana wants to stand and escape but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasiliev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saatana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasiliev 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.
Vasiliev 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saatana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasiliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allessandro Vasiliev.
I've got Vasiliev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allessandro Vasiliev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Suttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku comes to the cage accompanied by Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Suttu has chosen Aba Shanti-Zulu Warrior as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
190 lbs
7 - 14 - 1 |
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201 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Suttu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suttu shoots in for a double leg but Rausku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rausku drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rausku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suttu's guard.
Suttu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suttu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suttu taking some punishment here, with Rausku in his half guard.
Rausku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suttu's head.
Rausku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suttu is looking for a sweep. Rausku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rausku trying to control from half guard but Suttu is working away.
Rausku is just content to waste time from the top position. Suttu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku wants to pass the guard but Suttu is keeping the position.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Suttu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rausku throwing strikes but missing.
Rausku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rausku is pushing down on Suttu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suttu is fighting to maintain full guard but Rausku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rausku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suttu defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku wants to pass the guard but Suttu is defending well.
Rausku passes to full mount!
Rausku punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suttu has given up his back. Will we see Rausku going for some submissions?
Suttu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rausku gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rausku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rausku working for a choke but Suttu reverses nicely into Rausku 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suttu landing some decent shots from guard.
Rausku looking for a guillotine here but Suttu defends easily.
Suttu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suttu stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rausku throws up his legs and catches Suttu in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Suttu tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rausku! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arvi Rausku!
Arvi Rausku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Rej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mja Mjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Rej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mja Mjo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rej stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rej wants it to stay on the feet.
Rej stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mjo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mjo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rej's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mjo wants to finish this one by submission but Rej is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mjo.
Rej bucks up and throws Mjo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rej defends it nicely.
Lukasz Rej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mja Mjo.
Rej misses with a double jab.
Mjo shoots in and drives through. Rej sprawls well.
Rej gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rej prevents the takedown attempt.
Rej tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rej is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rej with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rej's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mjo slips a jab and a cross from Rej.
Rej swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rej but Rej pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mjo blocks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rej's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rej darts in and clinches Mjo up against the cage.
Rej's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rej rushes Mjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rej lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rej with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rej escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rej gets caught flat footed, as Mjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mjo prevents Rej from getting back to his feet.
Mjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rej swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mjo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mjo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rej is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rej has escaped and now he's on top!
Rej has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rej is aware though and is defending well.
Rej preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rej scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rej wanted to stand there but Mjo had control of the position.
Mjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rej is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mjo.
Rej working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mjo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rej tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mjo is positioning himself well to prevent Rej advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mjo tries to roll over but Rej keeps him under control.
Mjo is positioning himself well to prevent Rej advancing to mount.
Rej seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mjo has Rej pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mjo working for a triangle but Rej defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mja Mjo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rej gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mjo drops back looking for a leg! Rej is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rej manages to kick Mjo off! Mjo jumps back into Rej's guard.
Rej keeping full guard, as Mjo tries to pass.
Mjo wants to control from the top but Rej keeps moving.
Mjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rej is retaining full guard.
Rej is looking to stand up but Mjo isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mjo wants to pass the guard but Rej is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mjo pushes down on Rej's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rej is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mjo stops Rej from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mjo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mjo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rej to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rej shrugs it off.
Mjo looking to control but Rej is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Rej really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mjo goes for an armbar but Rej turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rej.
Rej stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mjo looking to control.
Mjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rej defends it easily.
Mjo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rej wants to stand but Mjo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mjo is breathing heavily.
Rej got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rej has managed to get both his arms back between Mjo's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rej trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mjo's guard.
Mjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mja Mjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rej's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rej is looking to clinch but Mjo is avoiding it.
Mjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rej defends it nicely.
Rej clinches with his opponent.
Rej escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Rej.
Mjo fails with the takedown.
Lukasz Rej seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rej tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rej is keeping the position for now.
Mjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rej wants to stand and escape but Mjo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rej keeping moving, preventing Mjo from controlling successfully.
Mjo passes into half guard.
Mjo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mjo is looking for a kimura here.
Mjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rej is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mjo stops Rej from getting back to his feet.
Mjo moves nicely into side control.
Mjo swings around for an armbar but Rej sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mjo's guard.
Mjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rej stopping the sweep attempt from Mjo.
Mjo trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rej is aware though and is defending well.
Mjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rej defends it easily.
Mjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rej wanted to stand there but Mjo had control of the position.
Mjo controls Rej momentarily but Rej frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rej avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mjo has his foot on Rej's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rej works his way back into a safe position though.
Mjo has a closed guard, preventing Rej from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rej gets to his feet - Mjo follows without any prompting.
Lukasz Rej has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mja Mjo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rej throws a series of punches but Mjo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mja Mjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mjo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mja Mjo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Gambit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelian Zeklos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeklos has chosen Du Riechst So Gut as his entrance music. Stelian Zeklos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Gambit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelian Zeklos!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambit tries to clinch but Zeklos is having none of it.
Zeklos scoring well with a low kick there.
Gambit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeklos.
Gambit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gambit ducks under a wild hook from Zeklos.
Zeklos throws a leg kick but Gambit checks it.
Zeklos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zeklos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gambit in his tracks.
Gambit blocks a leg kick.
Gambit checks a low kick from Zeklos.
Gambit lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Stelian Zeklos has been cut.
Zeklos looks to land a left hand but Gambit moved out of range nicely.
Gambit moves out of range as Zeklos strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeklos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambit.
Zeklos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gambit cracks Zeklos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zeklos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zeklos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeklos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambit misses with a wild body shot.
Zeklos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gambit backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambit tries to clinch up but Zeklos circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeklos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeklos stuns Gambit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zeklos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gambit lands a slapping body shot.
Gambit misses with a wild body shot.
Gambit checks a leg kick nicely.
Zeklos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambit is out of range and Zeklos settles back down.
Zeklos ducks under a wild hook from Gambit.
Zeklos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambit lands a jab to Zeklos's midsection.
Zeklos looks gassed!
Gambit scores with a decent looking hook.
Stelian Zeklos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambit jabs Zeklos right on the nose. Zeklos blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeklos feints and then cracks Gambit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambit down.
Gambit avoids the head kick by Zeklos.
Zeklos scores with a jab to the head.
Gambit tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos instigates a clinch.
Zeklos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeklos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gambit has double underhooks.
Gambit is trying to pull guard but Zeklos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zeklos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gambit effectively controlling the action here.
Gambit misses with a punch to the body.
Gambit struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeklos controls his hands.
Zeklos misses with a body punch.
Gambit works on Zeklos's body with a couple of short punches.
Gambit misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeklos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zeklos scores a nice knee to the body.
Gambit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeklos is defending well for now.
A short right from Gambit.
Zeklos misses with a knee strike.
Gambit managing to block the knees to the body from Zeklos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambit misses with the head strike.
Zeklos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambit misses with a body punch.
A short right from Zeklos on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gambit as Zeklos tries to tie him up.
Gambit stalling in the clinch but Zeklos improves position.
Zeklos scores with a shot to the side of Gambit's head.
Gambit lands with a right to the head.
Zeklos misses with a body punch.
Gambit lands with a short shot to the head.
Zeklos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeklos throws a low kick but Gambit moves out of range easily.
Gambit clinches.
A short body shot lands from Gambit as the two fighters clinch.
Zeklos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gambit takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos tries to land a knee to the head but Gambit blocks with his arms.
Gambit jumps guard but Zeklos stands there with Gambit around his waist. Gambit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gambit tries to throw a body punch but Zeklos avoids it by throwing Gambit back against the cage.
Good body shot from Gambit.
Gambit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeklos or not.
A short uppercut from Gambit.
Gambit gets through Zeklos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gambit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gambit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gambit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeklos backwards.
Zeklos dodges an elbow strike from Gambit.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambit misses with a knee strike.
Gambit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Gambit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gambit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeklos lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Gambit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zeklos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gambit's head.
Gambit lands a jab to Zeklos's midsection.
Gambit clobbers Zeklos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zeklos misses with a body kick.
Stelian Zeklos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Zeklos lands but Gambit takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zeklos.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeklos misses the target.
Gambit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeklos as he jumps to the side.
Zeklos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zeklos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gambit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gambit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zeklos throws a sloppy head kick and Gambit moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Zeklos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambit. Zeklos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body.
Zeklos gets tackled into the cage by Gambit. Gambit maintains the clinch.
Zeklos tries to stall but Gambit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zeklos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gambit as Zeklos tries to tie him up.
Gambit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gambit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeklos gets through Gambit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zeklos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gambit.
Zeklos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeklos scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeklos managing to block the knees to the body from Gambit.
Gambit blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeklos.
Gambit fails to pull guard.
Gambit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gambit lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Zeklos scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambit throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeklos.
Zeklos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zeklos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zeklos throws a leg kick but Gambit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gambit throws a body punch but Zeklos moves out of range.
Gambit tries a low kick but Zeklos avoids it.
Zeklos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gambit on the side of the head.
Gambit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zeklos to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeklos.
Zeklos looks to throw the jab but Gambit is out of range.
Gambit tries to clinch up but Zeklos circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambit scores with a jab to the head.
Zeklos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambit finds it's way round the side to connect with Zeklos's head.
Zeklos takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zeklos blocks an uppercut.
Zeklos avoids the elbow strike from Gambit, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gambit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zeklos misses with a punch to the body.
Zeklos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gambit is keeping busy.
Zeklos prevents a body shot from Gambit.
Jason Gambit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gambit tries to land a knee to the head but Zeklos blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zeklos.
Gambit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeklos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gambit misses with an elbow strike.
Gambit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gambit misses with a knee to the head.
Gambit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gambit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gambit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeklos is defending well for now.
Zeklos throws a punch but it's blocked by Gambit.
Zeklos taking a breather.
Gambit throws an elbow but it misses.
Zeklos pushes off an throws an elbow but Gambit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeklos blocks an elbow strike from Gambit.
Gambit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zeklos avoids it.
Gambit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeklos stalls.
Zeklos misses with a punch to the body.
Zeklos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeklos.
Gambit dodges an elbow strike from Zeklos.
Zeklos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zeklos is trying to maintain a safe position but Gambit gets an underhook and turns Zeklos into the cage.
Zeklos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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 Jason Gambit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zeklos clinches up with Gambit and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zeklos.
Gambit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zekloss head.
Zeklos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gambit misses with a body punch.
Zeklos throws an elbow that misses.
Zeklos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeklos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zeklos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gambit's brow.
Zeklos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Gambit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gambit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zeklos trying to land knees to the body.
Gambit misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeklos is pushing Gambit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gambit trying to stall but Zeklos improves his position.
Zeklos avoids the elbow strike from Gambit, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeklos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeklos misses with some punches.
Zeklos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gambit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gambit misses with an elbow strike.
Zeklos is trying to break free.
Zeklos pushes Gambit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeklos scores with a shoulder strike.
Gambit lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zeklos blocks an elbow strike.
Gambit throws an elbow but it misses.
Gambit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeklos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zeklos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambit misses with the head strike.
Zeklos looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeklos blocks it with crossed arms.
Stelian Zeklos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos pushes Gambit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambit.
Gambit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeklos blocks an elbow strike from Gambit.
Zeklos throws a punch but it's blocked by Gambit.
Gambit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gambit blocks the elbow strike.
Gambit throws an elbow that misses.
Gambit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zeklos.
Gambit prevents a body shot from Zeklos.
Gambit letting Zeklos take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Zeklos fails to land.
Gambit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeklos blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambit avoids the damage to the body.
Zeklos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zeklos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gambit is leaning against Zeklos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambit lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeklos has a couple of punches blocked by Gambit.
Zeklos scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeklos takes a shot to the head.
Gambit trying to land knees to the body.
Gambit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zeklos's efforts to push away.
Zeklos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gambit misses with the head strike.
Zeklos digs a right hand into Gambit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gambit's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambit trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambit lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Zeklos.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gambit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeklos backwards.
Zeklos tries to land a knee to the head but Gambit blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambit.
Gambit digs a right hand underneath Zeklos's ribcage. Zeklos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gambit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gambit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gambit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeklos scores with a shot to the side of Gambit's head.
Gambit lands with a light punch inside.
Zeklos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gambit's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambit blocks an elbow strike from Zeklos.
Zeklos trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambit.
Zeklos misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Gambit.
Well Gambit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Gambit!
Jason Gambit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qually Fiterwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qually Fiterwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Fiterwon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Fiterwon counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammer looking to control.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Fiterwon controlling him for the moment.
Fiterwon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiterwon won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
Hammer managing to control the position.
Fiterwon trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Qually Fiterwon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fiterwon throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Qually Fiterwon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Hammer.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiterwon is working to get back to half guard.
Fiterwon tries to control the position but Hammer now has his back.
Hammer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiterwon.
Fiterwon trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking for a choke. Fiterwon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fiterwon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Hammer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiterwon trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is controlling Fiterwon's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Smith Hammer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hammer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiterwon quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiterwon trying to hold on to Hammer's head to control him but Hammer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a head shot. Fiterwon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fiterwon 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.
Fiterwon trying to control the position.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiterwon keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiterwon is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Hammer 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.
Fiterwon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiterwon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fiterwon trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fiterwon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hammer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fiterwon jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiterwon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hammer tries to bench press Fiterwon off him but Fiterwon keeps the position.
Hammer is not content to let Fiterwon control the position.
Fiterwon laying and praying for a moment but Hammer takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiterwon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer is not content to let Fiterwon control the position.
Fiterwon is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Qually Fiterwon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammer 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.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Fiterwon blocks nicely.
Fiterwon has momentary wrist control but Hammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Fiterwon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiterwon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiterwon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fiterwon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hammer's guard! Nice work there by Fiterwon!
Fiterwon stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer seems keen to control Fiterwon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Smith Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Fiterwon circles away easily
and Fiterwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer has his takedown stuffed
and Fiterwon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Qually Fiterwon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Fiterwon.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Fiterwon circles away easily
and Fiterwon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fiterwon.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Fiterwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiterwon throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Hammer landing with the ground and pound.
Fiterwon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Qually Fiterwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fiterwon controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Fiterwon is keeping the position.
Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fiterwon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hammer, into his guard.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Fiterwon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiterwon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Qually Fiterwon.
A slow jab from Fiterwon misses its intended target.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Fiterwon counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Smith Hammer has been cut.
Fiterwon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammer eats them both and turns towards Fiterwon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer has his takedown stuffed
and Fiterwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiterwon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Fiterwon's corner calls for a 1-2. Fiterwon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fiterwon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
Fiterwon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Fiterwon tries to pass.
Fiterwon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiterwon throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qually Fiterwon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smith Hammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Popeda - Mä elän vieläkin. Ostergaard has chosen Bad Street, Atlanta, GA as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
Partio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
Ostergaard avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard misses with a two punch combination.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ostergaard checks a leg kick.
Partio shoots for a takedown but Ostergaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throws a low kick but Ostergaard avoids it.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Ostergaard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses.
Ostergaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ostergaard throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
Ostergaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ostergaard misses with a wild body shot.
Partio slips a straight right by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Ostergaard misses with a two punch combination.
Ostergaard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio thuds a left hand into Ostergaard's body.
Partio shoots for a double leg takedown but Ostergaard sprawls well. He's pushed Partio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Ostergaard looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Ostergaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ostergaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Ostergaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio shoots in and gets a takedown into Ostergaard's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio trying to control but Ostergaard is working from the bottom.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ostergaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Ostergaard, not yet.
Ostergaard pulls Partio in close to prevent any damage.
Ostergaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Partio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Partio won't allow Ostergaard to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control but Ostergaard is working from the bottom.
Partio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ostergaard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio shoots in for a double leg but Ostergaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio gets the takedown into side control.
Partio with the ground and pound but Ostergaard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ostergaard won't allow Partio to pass to mount.
Ostergaard trying to hold on to Partio's head to control him but Partio postures up.
Partio uses his free foot to push down on Ostergaard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ostergaard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostergaard taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Partio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ostergaard is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ostergaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostergaard scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Partio with that takedown attempt.
Ostergaard lands with a slapping head kick.
Partio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio is thwarting Ostergaard's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Partio.
Ostergaard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partio is working away from the top position though.
Ostergaard is staying active underneath Partio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Partio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Partio wants to take a breather but Ostergaard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard is doing well to control the position and prevent Partio from advancing to side control.
Ostergaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Partio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ostergaard is trying to control but can't.
Partio with the ground and pound but Ostergaard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Partio cracks Ostergaard with a solid left hand.
Ostergaard keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ostergaard is retaining full guard.
Partio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio stopping the sweep attempt from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Partio passes Ostergaard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Partio trying to pass the guard but Ostergaard defending well.
Ostergaard wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ostergaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Partio.
Kauko Partio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ostergaard sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostergaard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Partio stalks Ostergaard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ostergaard's face. Ostergaard staggers backwards, shaken.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Ostergaard moved out of range nicely.
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ostergaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Partio.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Ostergaard ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostergaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kauko Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ostergaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ostergaard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Partio really felt that one!
Torsten Ostergaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostergaard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ostergaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ostergaard tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ostergaard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Partio.
Ostergaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torsten Ostergaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard works Partio's body with a nice hook.
Partio shoots in and bounces Ostergaard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio preventing the sweep.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ostergaard is retaining full guard.
Ostergaard looking to control.
Ostergaard keeping full guard, as Partio tries to pass.
Partio advances to half guard.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard trying to control but Partio postures up.
Partio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ostergaard has hold of Partio's hands but Partio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Partio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ostergaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partio scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control the action but Ostergaard is working from the bottom.
Ostergaard tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
Partio trying to control from Ostergaard's half guard. Ostergaard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ostergaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Ostergaard, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Partio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kauko Partio thanked xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Your'e The Best Around. Rodhrehson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fight to dance. Kesuke Miyagi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nad Rodhrehson's chin.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson looks to land a right hand but Miyagi moved out of range.
Miyagi tries to clinch up.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodhrehson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodhrehson throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
Rodhrehson lands a head shot.
Rodhrehson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodhrehson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyagi forces Rodhrehson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodhrehson working aggressively here.
Miyagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodhrehson trying to stall but Miyagi improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodhrehson up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miyagi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rodhrehson is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodhrehson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Rodhrehson tries to break the clinch but Miyagi is controlling the position.
Miyagi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson stalling in the clinch but Miyagi improves position.
Rodhrehson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodhrehson tries to stall but Miyagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodhrehson is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nad Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyagi won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyagi as Rodhrehson tries to tie him up.
Miyagi just leaning against Rodhrehson, taking a breather.
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 Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miyagi moves away from the strike by Rodhrehson.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Rodhrehson is avoiding it.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Rodhrehson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miyagi darts in and clinches Rodhrehson up against the cage.
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodhrehson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Miyagi.
Miyagi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodhrehson throws a looping overhand right but Miyagi ducks down to avoid it.
Rodhrehson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodhrehson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kesuke Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodhrehson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodhrehson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodhrehson circles away.
Rodhrehson lands a jab.
Miyagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodhrehson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodhrehson throws an elbow but misses.
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 Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rodhrehson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodhrehson tries to land a front kick but Miyagi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodhrehson swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Rodhrehson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Rodhrehson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miyagi avoids the body shot from Rodhrehson.
Miyagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyagi as Rodhrehson tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi stalling in the clinch.
Rodhrehson fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyagi stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Rodhrehson circles away.
Rodhrehson throws a hook but Miyagi blocks it.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Rodhrehson is avoiding it.
Rodhrehson throws a lazy uppercut
and Miyagi moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodhrehson is defending well for now.
Miyagi stalling in the clinch.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodhrehson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodhrehson is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodhrehson tries to break free but Miyagi pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodhrehson up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kesuke Miyagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyagi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes to the cage accompanied by Man In My City. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wait and Bleed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeca Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Cloltran.
Cloltran misses the shot to the body.
Cloltran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cloltran wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson wants to control but Cloltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cloltran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cloltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Cloltran has control of the leg.
Well, if Cloltran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Zeca Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cloltran if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson throws a head kick but Cloltran moves out of range.
Cloltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cloltran blocks a head kick by Jackson .
Cloltran connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cloltran.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cloltran can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran scores with a decent looking hook.
Cloltran drives through with a takedown into Jackson 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cloltran scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Cloltran remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cloltran trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cloltran throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cloltran looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cloltran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cloltran is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson pushes Cloltran away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cloltran gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Cloltran.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Cloltran controls from the top position.
Cloltran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buzz Cloltran wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Cloltran lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Cloltran there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cloltran.
Cloltran looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Cloltran drives through and ends up in Jackson 's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cloltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cloltran postures up in Jackson 's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran is pushing down on Jackson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloltran.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is not content to let Cloltran control the position.
Cloltran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cloltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cloltran is controlling the pace.
Cloltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Cloltran working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cloltran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cloltran trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cloltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cloltran slips a nice elbow through Jackson 's hands, connecting with Jackson 's forehead.
Cloltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Cloltran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cloltran.
Cloltran landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cloltran looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Cloltran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cloltran.
Cloltran lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cloltran blocks the body kick.
Cloltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buzz Cloltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buzz Cloltran is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Cloltran counters with a straight right hand.
Cloltran lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cloltran moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Cloltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Cloltran stops Jackson from standing up.
Cloltran passes Jackson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cloltran is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Cloltran works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cloltran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cloltran is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cloltran tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Cloltran controlling from side mount.
Cloltran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buzz Cloltran just wasn't active enough.
Cloltran lands a two punch combo.
Cloltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Cloltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cloltran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cloltran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson 's head backwards.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Cloltran checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson . That's going to slow Cloltran down.
Cloltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Cloltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Cloltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson .
Cloltran takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloltran is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cloltran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cloltran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some bone on bone action there as Cloltran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Zeca Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cloltran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Cloltran.
Zeca Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloltran moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson .
Cloltran cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cloltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cloltran lands a two punch combo.
Cloltran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cloltran lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cloltran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cloltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cloltran content to stall in guard here.
Buzz Cloltran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cloltran blocks a head kick by Jackson .
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cloltran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson throws a body kick the misses
enabling Cloltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cloltran - that will leave a mark!
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cloltran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Cloltran works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran had his way with Zeca Jackson in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cloltran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson keeps Cloltran at a distance using the push kick.
Cloltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Cloltran lands with an overhand left.
Cloltran throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Jackson .
Jackson throws a head kick but Cloltran moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Cloltran off balance momentarily.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Cloltran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloltran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson thows a leg kick but Cloltran checks it
letting Cloltran counter with a right hand.
Cloltran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cloltran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cloltran lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson 's head.
Zeca Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cloltran.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cloltran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloltran digs a good hook to Jackson 's body.
Jackson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Cloltran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
enabling Cloltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cloltran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cloltran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson . That did some damage!
Cloltran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran stands and throws Jackson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Jackson 's face as Cloltran controls the position.
Check out the look on Cloltran's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cloltran working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Cloltran crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Cloltran sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cloltran staying calm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloltran creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Cloltran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cloltran 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:44
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran retains his bantamweight title!
Buzz Cloltran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janis Piternieks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janis Piternieks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piternieks blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piternieks.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into Piternieks's torso.
Good leg kick by Piternieks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piternieks misses with the combination.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Piternieks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Piternieks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piternieks. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Piternieks tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Piternieks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piternieks sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Piternieks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Piternieks counters with a nice body shot.
Piternieks tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piternieks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piternieks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Piternieks moved away.
Piternieks misses the shot to the body.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piternieks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Piternieks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piternieks misses with a straight left.
Piternieks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piternieks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Piternieks.
Piternieks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Piternieks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Piternieks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Piternieks lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Piternieks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Piternieks misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Piternieks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piternieks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piternieks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Piternieks checks a leg kick.
Piternieks is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Piternieks moves out of range of the body kick.
Piternieks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piternieks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt looks gassed!
Piternieks lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Piternieks.
Piternieks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piternieks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piternieks throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Piternieks tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piternieks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piternieks is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Piternieks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piternieks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Piternieks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piternieks scores with a leg kick.
Piternieks lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Piternieks misses with an uppercut
and Hunt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Piternieks scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt is rocked!
Piternieks jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Piternieks finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Piternieks.
A shot to the liver by Piternieks. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt switches off momentarily and Piternieks cracks him with a monster right hand! Hunt topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Piternieks dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Piternieks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janis Piternieks!
Janis Piternieks retains his light heavyweight title!
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