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NFC 127 Reinikainen vs McPhers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kevorkian (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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160 lbs
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175 cm
26
165 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kevorkian!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevorkian throws a left that rocks Teixeira and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kevorkian dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Teixeira regain composure!
It looks like Aj Teixeira has been cut.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira wants to control but Kevorkian postures up.
Teixeira gets back to half guard.
Well, if Kevorkian 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.
Teixeira is looking to control Kevorkian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teixeira avoid being mounted?
Kevorkian prevents Teixeira from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kevorkian in particular looking to stall.
Teixeira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kevorkian is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevorkian tries to pass to full mount but Teixeira defends it.
Teixeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kevorkian.
Teixeira is positioning himself well to prevent Kevorkian advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kevorkian misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kevorkian finds it's way round the side to connect with Teixeira's head.
Nice shot by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kevorkian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kevorkian moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kevorkian, as that shot connected.
Kevorkian misses with a hook. Teixeira ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kevorkian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira throws a leg kick
and Kevorkian counters with a nice body shot.
Kevorkian lands with a good body shot.
Kevorkian thumps Teixeira with a low kick.
Kevorkian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teixeira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Kevorkian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teixeira lands with a right hand.
Teixeira moves out of range of the strikes.
Kevorkian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kevorkian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kevorkian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira tries to move into range but Kevorkian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack Kevorkian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevorkian misses with a straight right.
Kevorkian throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Kevorkian.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kevorkian thows a body shot but no joy.
Kevorkian throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian throws a leg kick
and Kevorkian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Teixeira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kevorkian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teixeira moves away from the strike by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian scores with a nice right hand.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kevorkian moves away.
Kevorkian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teixeira works Kevorkian's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kevorkian misses with a body shot.
Teixeira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kevorkian on the side of the head.
Kevorkian misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kevorkian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aj Teixeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kevorkian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kevorkian scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Kevorkian misses
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut.
Kevorkian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teixeira moves away.
Kevorkian dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Kevorkian throws a hook to the side of Teixeira's head but Teixeira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teixeira throws a sloppy head kick
and Kevorkian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Kevorkian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teixeira lands a jab to the nose.
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Kevorkian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Kevorkian throws a looping overhand right but Teixeira ducks down to avoid it.
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
Kevorkian lands with a shot to the body.
Kevorkian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Teixeira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kevorkian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
A swing and a miss from Kevorkian.
Teixeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kevorkian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kevorkian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kevorkian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kevorkian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
Kevorkian misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kevorkian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Kevorkian misses with a low kick as Teixeira jumps back.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Kevorkian throws a lazy uppercut
and Teixeira counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian misses with a wild body shot.
Kevorkian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Kevorkian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Teixeira duly obliges.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Teixeira cracks Kevorkian with a good jab.
Kevorkian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kevorkian missing with a left hand there. Teixeira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Kevorkian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira swings for the body but Kevorkian moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Kevorkian misses the jab.
Kevorkian misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira swings for the body but Kevorkian moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kevorkian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teixeira works the jab nicely.
Kevorkian connects with a leg kick. Teixeira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kevorkian throws a lazy uppercut
and Kevorkian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kevorkian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kevorkian looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
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 Aj Teixeira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aj Teixeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Kevorkian moved out of range nicely.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Kevorkian lands with an uppercut that bounces Teixeira off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kevorkian, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Kevorkian both land. Nice combination.
Teixeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kevorkian misses with a wild body shot.
Kevorkian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kevorkian scores with a jab. Teixeira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Kevorkian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevorkian moves out of range of the leg kick from Teixeira.
Kevorkian swings for the body but Teixeira moves out of range.
Jack Kevorkian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kevorkian dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Kevorkian misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Kevorkian moves out of range.
Teixeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kevorkian finds it's way round the side to connect with Teixeira's head.
Kevorkian misses with a left hand
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kevorkian as he connects with a hook.
Kevorkian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian throws a poor cross that misses
and Teixeira counters with a nice body kick.
Kevorkian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kevorkian avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kevorkian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kevorkian is rocked!
A combination from Kevorkian does no damage.
Teixeira jabs at Kevorkian's body.
Teixeira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kevorkian is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kevorkian seems to have recovered his senses.
Kevorkian looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Teixeira thuds a left hand into Kevorkian's body.
Teixeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kevorkian moves away.
Teixeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Kevorkian finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Teixeira's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kevorkian falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aj Teixeira!
Our winner, Aj Teixeira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin comes into the arena with Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse blaring out of the sound system. Grossman has chosen Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur... 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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219 lbs
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217 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristof Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Les Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nikitin with a poor takedown
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikitin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristof Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grossman scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kristof Nikitin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grossman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikitin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nikitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Grossman circles away.
Grossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grossman is fending him off so far but Nikitin persists. Nope, Grossman circles away and we're back to standing.
Grossman lunges at Nikitin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikitin's hand.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grossman at a distance.
Grossman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikitin is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Les Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grossman swinging wildly here.
Nikitin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman throws a good cross that connects.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
Grossman slips under a jab from Nikitin.
Grossman connects with a right hand. Nikitin shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikitin misses with a head kick.
Grossman tries to work over Nikitin's front leg with a kick but Nikitin checks it.
Grossman works the jab nicely.
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches up with Grossman, looking for a takedown. Nikitin pushes Grossman against the cage but Grossman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossman.
Grossman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grossman throws a right and a left that Nikitin avoids nicely.
Nikitin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nikitin lands with a good body shot.
Nikitin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman looks to land a combination but Nikitin avoids it well.
Nikitin tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nikitin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grossman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grossman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nikitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target.
Nikitin walks into a straight right hand from Grossman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikitin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Nikitin pulls Grossman into guard.
Nikitin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikitin managing to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikitin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grossman is now in half guard.
Nikitin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grossman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Grossman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristof Nikitin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin dodges the punch combination from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Nikitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grossman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grossman misses with a looping right.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grossman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nikitin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grossman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikitin throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
Nikitin lands a head kick. Grossman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Grossman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikitin lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Grossman as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grossman is able to avoid easily.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Nikitin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Les Grossman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikitin fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman lands a right hook to the body.
Nikitin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grossman at a distance.
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
Grossman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikitin drives through and clinches with Grossman against the cage.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Nikitin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikitin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Grossman catches Nikitin right on the button with a cross.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Grossman misses with a double jab
and Nikitin counters with a takedown into side control.
Nikitin working away.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Grossman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Grossman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin trying to control the position but Grossman is working away.
Grossman is trying to control Nikitin's posture but Nikitin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman tries to bench press Nikitin off him but Nikitin keeps the position.
Nikitin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nikitin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grossman is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Grossman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikitin working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Nikitin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kristof Nikitin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.
Grossman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikitin slips a jab and a cross from Grossman.
Grossman slips a straight right by Nikitin.
Grossman checks a leg kick.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Grossman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nikitin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikitin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Nikitin moves away and avoids it.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but Grossman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikitin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nikitin.
Nikitin dives in and grabs Grossman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes down on Nikitin's head and hops out.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin keeps the fight on the outside.
Grossman takes one to the side of the head.
Nikitin thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Nikitin coming out on top.
Grossman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Grossman misses the target.
Nikitin throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin blocks the body kick.
Nikitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grossman scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossman, as that shot connected.
Nikitin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikitin needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Nikitin misses the jab.
Grossman thuds his right hand into Nikitin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nikitin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grossman takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a body punch.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin is working Grossman over against the cage.
Nikitin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikitin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin trying to land knees to the body.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikitin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Grossman prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikitin looking to stall.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Les Grossman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikitin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikitin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grossman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Les Grossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grossman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Grossman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Puman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorkildsen comes into the arena with AC/DC - Hell's Bells blaring out of the sound system. Puman has chosen Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul as his entrance music. Rolf Thorkildsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Puman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puman jabs Thorkildsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Thorkildsen.
Puman moves into the clinch.
Puman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puman is keeping busy.
Puman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puman throws an elbow that misses.
Thorkildsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorkildsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorkildsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puman staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Puman.
Puman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puman. Thorkildsen shrugs it off though.
Puman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorkildsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen throws a good cross that connects.
Puman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jan Puman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorkildsen thows a leg kick but Puman checks it
and Puman counters with a nice body kick.
Thorkildsen is breathing heavily.
Thorkildsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puman misses with a body kick.
Puman tries to clinch but Thorkildsen moves out of range.
Puman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Rolf Thorkildsen has been cut.
Puman throws a leg kick that misses.
Puman punishes Thorkildsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jan Puman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puman throws a leg kick which misses Thorkildsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorkildsen tries to avoid it.
Puman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puman closes the distance and clinches.
Puman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorkildsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Puman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Puman scores with a hook to the body.
Puman with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Puman.
Puman lands an uppercut.
Puman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorkildsen's defenses.
Puman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Puman - that landed with a thud.
Puman lands a damaging elbow.
Thorkildsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puman scores with a shoulder strike.
Puman scores a nice knee to the body.
Puman lands a knee to the body.
Puman pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorkildsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen dodges an elbow strike from Puman.
Puman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorkildsen dodges an elbow strike from Puman.
Puman trying to land knees to the body.
Thorkildsen stalling in the clinch but Puman improves position.
Thorkildsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puman lands an elbow inside that Thorkildsen shrugs off.
Rolf Thorkildsen's cut is getting worse.
Puman is working Thorkildsen over against the cage.
Puman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorkildsen managing to block the knees to the body from Puman.
Puman lands an elbow that stopped Thorkildsen in his tracks for a moment.
Rolf Thorkildsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorkildsen blocks an elbow strike from Puman.
Puman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puman lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Puman on the inside.
Thorkildsen is rocked!
Jeez, Rolf Thorkildsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Puman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puman blocks a body shot from Thorkildsen.
A knee to the head by Puman.
Oh Thorkildsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puman lands a nice knee to the body.
Puman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorkildsen's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rolf Thorkildsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Puman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone. Braga has chosen Immortal - Beyond the North Waves as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Al Bundy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Braga's chin.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Braga!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga slips a straight right by Bundy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bundy is defended easily by Braga.
Braga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braga slips a jab from Bundy.
Braga misses with a leg kick
and Bundy counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Braga misses
and Bundy counters with a three punch combo that has Braga backing up. Braga nods at Bundy to acknowledge the strikes.
Braga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braga cracks Bundy with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundy leaves Braga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braga misses with a head kick.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Braga.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braga is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Braga circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Braga to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Braga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Bundy shoots in but Braga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Braga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braga misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga misses with a hook
and Braga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundy misses the shot to the body.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braga throws the kick towards the body but Bundy avoids it.
Braga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Braga lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bundy misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Braga.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braga.
Bundy misses with a wild body shot.
Braga misses with a straight left.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy connects with a looping right hand.
Braga tries a low kick but Bundy avoids it.
Bundy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga throws a jab but it's blocked by Bundy.
Braga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Braga avoids the body shot from Bundy.
A swing and a miss from Braga.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braga.
Braga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Bundy throws a leg kick that misses.
Braga throws a sloppy head kick
and Bundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy swinging wildly here.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Bundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Braga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Braga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Braga thows a body shot but no joy.
Braga checks a low kick from Bundy.
Braga misses the shot to the body.
Bundy checks the leg kick.
Braga throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Braga.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Braga throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga throws a hook but Bundy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy scores with a decent looking hook.
Braga lands a slapping body shot.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Braga.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy motions for Braga to come forward. Bundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy gets a takedown into half guard.
Braga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bundy lands strikes from half guard.
Braga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Braga is defending well.
Bundy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bundy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying desperately to improve position.
Braga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bundy raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy goes for an armbar but Braga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Braga.
Bundy has Braga pulled in close to control his posture.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to sit in guard and control but Bundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bundy is pushing down on Braga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braga is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Braga wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Braga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bundy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braga moves into the clinch successfully.
Braga has Bundy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bundy tumbling to the mat - Braga dives into Bundy's guard.
Bundy controlling the position.
Bundy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Braga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braga is bucking up trying to escape but Bundy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy lands a big elbow.
Braga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Bundy! That's really hurt Braga and he's turned his back - Bundy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bundy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Bundy!
After winning the bout, Al Bundy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Egyptian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Egyptian Entrance Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Friman's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Damage Inc.. 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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27
167 lbs
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160 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Friman.
Friman walks into a jab.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Friman moves out of range.
Egyptian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friman momentarily.
Egyptian cracks Friman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Friman's sensitive parts.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Friman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Friman keeps Egyptian at a distance using the push kick.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian keeps the fight on the outside.
Friman connects with a right hand. Egyptian shakes it off.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Egyptian thows a body shot but no joy.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friman tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Friman moves to clinch but Egyptian breaks away
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian keeps Friman at a distance using the push kick.
Egyptian has closed the distance and engaged Friman in a clinch.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Friman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Friman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Egyptian to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with a right to the head.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friman walks into a left hand.
Egyptian thows a body kick. Friman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Egyptian is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks.
Egyptian has Friman up against the cage in a clinch.
Friman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egyptian pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman lands a jab-cross combination.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Egyptian dodges the punch combination from Friman.
A lazy left from Egyptian finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Egyptian thumps Friman with a low kick.
Friman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egyptian lands a jab.
Friman blocks a jab.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Egyptian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Friman.
Egyptian misses with a two punch combination.
Friman moves into the clinch successfully.
Friman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egyptian.
Egyptian has had enough of the clinch but Friman keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman has managed to clinch.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
Friman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Friman fails to pull guard.
Egyptian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Friman tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friman drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Egyptian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Friman trying to control the position.
Friman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman controls Egyptian momentarily but Egyptian frees himself.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sinuhe Egyptian.
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friman's calf.
Friman lands a lovely overhand right.
Friman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egyptian.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian tests Friman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Friman.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick
and Friman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman cracks Egyptian with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
Friman looks for a takedown but Egyptian sprawls well.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdemar Friman.
Egyptian pushes Friman up against the cage in a clinch.
Friman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egyptian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Friman tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Egyptian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Friman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Egyptian lands with a straight right. Friman didn't see that one coming.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian lands a jab to Friman's midsection.
Friman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdemar Friman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friman thows a leg kick but Egyptian checks it
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a left and a right that stings Friman.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Friman. Those never looked like landing.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
Sinuhe Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman tries to clinch there but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Friman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Friman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Egyptian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Friman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Friman is avoiding it.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egyptian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Friman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Friman.
Egyptian pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Egyptian throws an elbow but misses.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Friman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Friman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Friman blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Egyptian.
Friman throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian scores with a push kick.
Valdemar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Friman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian scores with a nice right hand.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Friman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egyptian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sinuhe Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinuhe Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinuhe Egyptian!
A determined Sinuhe Egyptian didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Landersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludvig Landersson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roddy Bowes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Bowes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Landersson scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Ludvig Landersson has been cut.
Landersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Landersson.
Bowes is looking to score with low kicks.
Bowes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Bowes does no damage.
Roddy Bowes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Landersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landersson scores with a punch to the head.
Landersson scores with a shot to the body.
Landersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson thumps Bowes with a low kick.
Bowes throws a head kick but Landersson moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landersson, as that shot connected.
Landersson motions for Bowes to come forward. Landersson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Landersson misses.
Landersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bowes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Landersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bowes throws the kick towards the body but Landersson avoids it.
Landersson thuds a left hand into Bowes's body.
Bowes is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landersson sizes up Bowes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Landersson thuds a left hand into Bowes's body.
Bowes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bowes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowes drops his hands momentarily and Landersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Landersson.
Good exchange - Landersson coming out on top.
Landersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landersson, as that shot connected.
Landersson lands with an overhand left.
Bowes is rocked!
A cross from Landersson lands.
Oh Bowes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landersson throws an overhand right that drops Bowes like a sack of potatoes! Landersson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Landersson!
Ludvig Landersson very nearly forgot to thank Undead clothing. All items 10$ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Itaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itaniemi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Still Counting. Russo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destroy Everything. Urho Itaniemi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Russo's chin.
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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
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Itaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itaniemi misses with a straight right.
Itaniemi throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi lands with an uppercut that bounces Russo off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russo.
Russo checks a leg kick.
Itaniemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Itaniemi lands.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt
and Itaniemi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Itaniemi throws a low kick but Russo avoids it.
Itaniemi misses with a double jab.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo throws a right and a left that Itaniemi avoids nicely.
Russo fails to land the takedown.
Urho Itaniemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Russo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo throws a leg kick that misses.
Itaniemi throws a looping overhand right but Russo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russo checks it well.
Itaniemi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jimmy Russo has been cut.
Itaniemi tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urho Itaniemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Russo blocks the low kick.
Itaniemi throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Itaniemi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russo at a distance.
Itaniemi defending well as Russo loads up on a big left hand.
Itaniemi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urho Itaniemi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itaniemi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russo counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itaniemi tries to bench press Russo off him but Russo keeps the position.
Russo trying to control the action but Itaniemi is working from the bottom.
Russo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is chipping away with strikes.
Russo scoring with punches and elbows.
Russo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Itaniemi to see if he's OK.
Russo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Russo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Russo tries to score with some ground and pound. Itaniemi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Russo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itaniemi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Russo is looking to pass Itaniemi's guard but actually Itaniemi recovers to full guard.
Itaniemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itaniemi 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.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Itaniemi has wrist control.
Itaniemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo wants to control from the top but Itaniemi keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itaniemi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itaniemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi working a defensive guard here.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Itaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Itaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Itaniemi throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Itaniemi blocks the body kick.
Itaniemi avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Itaniemi swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Some wild striking there from Itaniemi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Russo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Itaniemi is predictable there
and Russo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Russo misses.
Itaniemi misses with a head kick.
Itaniemi throws a low kick, looking for Russo's leg but Russo calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Itaniemi. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itaniemi. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itaniemi throws a low kick but Russo avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Russo.
Itaniemi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Itaniemi cracks Russo with an open hand slap.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo moves out of range as Itaniemi strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itaniemi.
No joy there for Russo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Itaniemi walks into a straight right hand from Russo.
Russo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Itaniemi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russo, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Russo blocks the low kick.
Itaniemi thuds a left hand into Russo's body.
Itaniemi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Russo counter with a right hand.
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itaniemi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch but Itaniemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russo moves into the clinch successfully.
Itaniemi is looking to control Russo's arms but Russo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Itaniemi has his back to the cage.
Itaniemi blocks an uppercut.
Itaniemi blocking some punches.
Itaniemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Itaniemi avoids the head kick by Russo.
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Itaniemi controls his hands.
Russo has a couple of punches blocked by Itaniemi.
Russo blocks a body shot from Itaniemi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo letting Itaniemi take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo blocks a body shot from Itaniemi.
Russo fails to pull guard.
Itaniemi working hard to break the clinch.
Russo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Russo manages to end up in side control.
Russo working away.
Russo working the strikes but Itaniemi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Itaniemi tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
Itaniemi is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard but Itaniemi defending well.
Itaniemi is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is thwarting Itaniemi's attempts to control the position.
Russo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itaniemi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Itaniemi is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itaniemi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Russo there.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Itaniemi is looking to control Russo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itaniemi avoid being mounted?
Itaniemi is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo is keen to just control but Itaniemi is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itaniemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Itaniemi tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Russo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Russo throws a hook to the side of Itaniemi's head but Itaniemi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Itaniemi blocks the low kick.
Itaniemi throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Itaniemi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Itaniemi stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Itaniemi lands a jab.
Itaniemi lands with a nice body punch.
Russo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Itaniemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo looks to land a left hand but Itaniemi moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russo.
Itaniemi wants to slow Russo down by chopping away at his legs.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Itaniemi moves out of range easily.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urho Itaniemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Russo.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that half lands.
Itaniemi misses with a double jab.
Russo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Itaniemi lands with an overhand left.
Russo tries to score with a low kick but Itaniemi moves his leg out of the way.
Itaniemi throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Russo throws a leg kick
and Itaniemi counters with a nice body kick.
Itaniemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russo.
Itaniemi thows a body shot but no joy.
Russo throws a series of punches but Itaniemi avoids them all with ease.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Itaniemi's waist but Itaniemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side.
Itaniemi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Itaniemi scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo. Itaniemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itaniemi clobbers Russo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itaniemi as he jumps to the side.
Russo misses with a leg kick.
Russo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Itaniemi cracks the inside of Russo's front leg.
Itaniemi scores with a jab to the body.
Itaniemi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russo throws a solid leg kick but Itaniemi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Russo.
Itaniemi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Itaniemi slips a jab from Russo.
Itaniemi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urho Itaniemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Itaniemi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Itaniemi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itaniemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Urho Itaniemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi lands a jab.
Good exchange - Russo coming out on top.
Itaniemi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Itaniemi.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Itaniemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Russo throws a solid leg kick but Itaniemi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Russo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Itaniemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itaniemi.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo tries to land a body kick
and Itaniemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itaniemi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Itaniemi connects with a leg kick. Russo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Itaniemi with a nice cross.
Itaniemi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Russo right on the button. Russo goes down! Itaniemi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Itaniemi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urho Itaniemi!
In his post fight interview, Urho Itaniemi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Norzu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town. Victor Reinhardt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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26
165 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt misses with a kick to the body.
Reinhardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reinhardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Norzu takes a swing at Reinhardt's ribcage but misses.
Norzu misses with a hook.
Norzu throws a wild body kick that Reinhardt sees coming a mile off.
Reinhardt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norzu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norzu lands with a nice body punch.
Norzu throws a leg kick but Reinhardt moved away.
Reinhardt misses with a low kick.
Reinhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norzu's sensitive parts.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Norzu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reinhardt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut. Norzu saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reinhardt.
Norzu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norzu looks to land a left hand but Reinhardt moved out of range nicely.
Reinhardt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norzu scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norzu's calf.
Reinhardt lunges at Norzu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norzu's hand.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
Reinhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norzu.
Reinhardt throws out a leg kick but Norzu moves out of range and Reinhardt only half commits.
Good exchange - Reinhardt coming out on top.
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Reinhardt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Norzu's guard.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt is keen to just control but Norzu is a slippery customer.
Norzu trying to control here.
Reinhardt trying to mount his opponent but Norzu defends it.
Norzu trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to advance to full mount but Norzu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Norzu has momentary wrist control but Reinhardt slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt wants to pass the guard but Norzu is keeping the position.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Norzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norzu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinhardt's guard.
Reinhardt trying to keep a closed guard but Norzu is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Reinhardt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Norzu defending well as Reinhardt loads up on a big left hand.
Reinhardt looks for the body kick but Norzu saw that one coming.
Norzu tries to work over Reinhardt's front leg with a kick but Reinhardt checks it.
Victor Reinhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norzu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reinhardt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reinhardt slips a jab from Norzu.
Norzu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reinhardt on the side of the head.
Reinhardt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norzu blocks a leg kick.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norzu moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinhardt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinhardt throws a wild body kick that Norzu sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt missing with a left hand there. Norzu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santeri Norzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norzu slips under a jab.
Reinhardt slips a straight right by Norzu.
Norzu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reinhardt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Norzu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reinhardt - the referee stops the clock and Norzu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reinhardt. Norzu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reinhardt misses with a straight right.
Norzu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Norzu blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norzu.
Reinhardt tries to move into range but Norzu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reinhardt throws a low kick, looking for Norzu's leg but Norzu calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinhardt jabs Norzu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norzu misses with a looping left.
Reinhardt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norzu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinhardt somewhat.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Norzu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Norzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norzu cracks Reinhardt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick which misses Norzu's front leg but catches the back leg as Norzu tries to avoid it.
Norzu thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt tries a low kick but Norzu avoids it.
Reinhardt misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Reinhardt tenderised Norzu's leg. Norzu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Norzu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Norzu throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinhardt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norzu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinhardt checks it well.
Norzu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norzu slips a straight right by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norzu.
Reinhardt dips to his left and cracks Norzu with an uppercut!
Reinhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinhardt throws a shot from downtown. Norzu moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt connects with a right hand. Norzu shakes it off.
Norzu is rocked!
Victor Reinhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norzu swings for the body but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Reinhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norzu digs a good hook to Reinhardt's body.
Norzu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinhardt checks a leg kick.
Reinhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
Norzu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norzu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norzu's sensitive parts.
Reinhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Norzu. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt misses with a straight left.
Norzu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Norzu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reinhardt keeps Norzu at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinhardt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Norzu! Reinhardt dives in looking to finish! Norzu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Reinhardt!
A victorious Victor Reinhardt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's entrance music is Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. A fine choice. 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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31
296 lbs
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294 lbs
22 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ej Balingit!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balingit misses with an uppercut.
Balingit misses with an uppercut
and Tolonen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Balingit!
Balingit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balingit is trying to maintain the position but Tolonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Balingit is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen is thwarting Balingit's attempts to control the position.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balingit keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Balingit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit tries to get to full guard but Tolonen has control of the leg.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balingit keeps working.
Balingit wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tolonen drives through with a takedown into Balingit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tolonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balingit working a defensive guard but Tolonen passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Balingit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balingit defending well though.
Balingit gets back to full guard.
Tolonen stands up over Balingit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balingit is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen prevents Balingit from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balingit 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.
Balingit is trying to keep Tolonen in close.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Tolonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Balingit has wrist control.
Tolonen stops Balingit from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balingit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balingit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balingit misses with a few strikes there.
Tolonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Ej Balingit has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tolonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balingit looks gassed!
Tolonen lands a big head kick that sends Balingit tumbling to the mat! Tolonen takes a step backwards and waves Balingit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Balingit is rocked!
Tolonen moves in close and cracks Balingit with a massive right hand! Balingit, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tolonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iiro Tolonen!
Iiro Tolonen retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iiro Tolonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reinikainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen defending well as McPherson loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McPherson.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for McPherson's leg but McPherson calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ian McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPherson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPherson.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McPherson throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McPherson moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but McPherson checks it.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McPherson throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPherson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McPherson finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses.
Reinikainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McPherson counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from McPherson.
McPherson throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of McPherson's head but McPherson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McPherson throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
McPherson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson.
McPherson throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
McPherson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reinikainen will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson misses with an uppercut.
McPherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McPherson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McPherson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPherson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McPherson misses with a low kick.
McPherson lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McPherson throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
McPherson digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
McPherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reinikainen wants to get back to his feet but McPherson drags him back down.
Reinikainen tries to buck McPherson off but McPherson is having none of it.
McPherson trying to control the position but Reinikainen is working away.
McPherson looks up at the clock and then as Reinikainen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McPherson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by McPherson.
McPherson is trying to move to mount but Reinikainen reverses beautifully and ends up in McPherson's guard.
McPherson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reinikainen passes into half guard.
McPherson tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen content to control rather than advance.
McPherson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPherson tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McPherson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Ian McPherson has been cut.
McPherson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McPherson misses with a double jab.
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McPherson misses with an uppercut
and Reinikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPherson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McPherson has Reinikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McPherson avoids it.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McPherson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen has McPherson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. McPherson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Reinikainen - that's hurt McPherson badly! Oh, another knee lands and McPherson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but McPherson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kalle Reinikainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalle Reinikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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