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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo has chosen The Mean Kitty Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyler Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
16 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jujipallo eats them both and turns towards Durden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jujipallo takes one to the chin there.
Jujipallo is rocked!
Durden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jujipallo.
Durden rushes Jujipallo and presses him up against the cage.
Durden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Durden wants to stand but Jujipallo is controlling his arm.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but Jujipallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jujipallo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jujipallo is pressing down on Durden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Durden postures up.
Jujipallo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Durden has picked Jujipallo up and slammed him! Jujipallo can't keep hold of the triangle and Durden manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jujipallo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durden is trying to get an arm triangle but Jujipallo is defending well.
Durden wants to take a breather but Jujipallo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Durden.
Durden wants to control from the top but Jujipallo keeps moving.
Jujipallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jujipallo controlling Durden's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo looking to control.
Jujipallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durden is stalling in the full guard.
Jujipallo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Durden doesn't defend quickly enough and Jujipallo has managed to lock this one up! Can Durden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jujipallo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jori Jujipallo!
Jori Jujipallo gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by Sitting Sideways . McPot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: D.T.A.P. - Nephew. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Smokey McPot enters the cage!
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139 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smokey McPot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPot swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but McPot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPot walks into a jab.
McPot misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McPot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Smokey McPot has been cut.
Joe misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from McPot misses.
McPot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joe is able to avoid easily.
McPot misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but McPot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPot wants to clinch.
Smokey McPot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPot throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe avoids a kick to the body.
McPot misses the body punch
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
McPot has managed to clinch.
Joe prevents a body shot from McPot.
McPot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McPot landing knees to the body.
Joe goes for a takedown attempt but McPot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPot.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McPot stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McPot connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPot.
Joe throws a jab when McPot was well out of range.
Joe lands a jab to McPot's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Joe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McPot is trying to defend but Joe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McPot tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McPot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe.
McPot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joe lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McPot is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe throwing shots but McPot is blocking nicely.
Joe wants to pass the guard but McPot is defending well.
Joe wants to control but McPot is keeping him busy.
McPot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPot is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
McPot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPot pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McPot is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well.
McPot tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to McPot's temple.
Joe throwing shots but McPot is blocking nicely.
Joe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McPot's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joe controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smokey McPot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe misses with a right hand
and McPot counters with a thumping low kick.
McPot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
McPot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McPot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joe's calf.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. McPot moves away and avoids it.
McPot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McPot finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
A big left from Joe misses.
Joe avoids the body shot from McPot.
Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joe checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McPot scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McPot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. McPot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe works McPot's body with a nice hook.
Joe moves out of range of the leg kick from McPot.
Nice body punch from McPot.
McPot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
McPot with a hook.
McPot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McPot feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Joe - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPot throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Joe.
McPot is rocked!
McPot gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Joe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McPot is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samoa Joe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauri Alavaara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alavaara 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 Kala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kala looks to land a combination. Alavaara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kala lands a nice hook to Alavaara's body. Alavaara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mauri Alavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alavaara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alavaara misses with a body shot.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
A lazy left from Kala finds it's target.
Kala steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alavaara. That one must have hurt.
Kala misses with a hook.
Kala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Kala misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alavaara misses with a jab to the body
and Kala counters with a stiff right hand.
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alavaara moves away.
Some wild striking there from Kala.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alavaara.
Mauri Alavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alavaara jabs Kala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but Kala avoids them all with ease.
Alavaara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alavaara pinned against the cage. Alavaara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kala lands with a good body shot.
Alavaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kala is looking to wear down Alavaara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alavaara connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kalle Kala has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alavaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kala scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Alavaara is predictable there
and Kala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kala was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara swinging wildly here.
Alavaara misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Alavaara.
Alavaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kala.
Kala takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Kala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alavaara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kala just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alavaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kala is just out of range.
Kala misses with a looping right.
Alavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alavaara. Kala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alavaara misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alavaara throws a low kick but Kala moves out of range easily.
Kala moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauri Alavaara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kala takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kala.
Alavaara looks to throw the jab but Kala is out of range.
Kala thows a body shot but no joy.
Alavaara is looking to clinch but Kala is avoiding it.
Kala thows a body shot but no joy.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Alavaara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alavaara throws a shot to the body.
Alavaara motions for Kala to come forward. Alavaara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kala misses with a shot to the body
and Alavaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kala slips a jab and a cross from Alavaara.
Kala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alavaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alavaara thumps Kala with a low kick.
Kala moves forwards but Alavaara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kala scores with a hook to the body. Alavaara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alavaara lands a right hook to the body.
Alavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kala blocks a head kick by Alavaara.
Alavaara lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Kala.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alavaara.
A leg kick checked by Kala.
Kala dodges the punch combination from Alavaara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alavaara swinging wildly here.
Alavaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala shoots in but Alavaara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Alavaara looks to throw a body kick
letting Kala counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Alavaara misses its intended target.
Alavaara misses with an uppercut
and Kala counters with a straight right hand.
Alavaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Kala takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alavaara connects with a single shot there.
Kala shoots in but Alavaara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Kala.
Alavaara throws a looping overhand right but Kala ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alavaara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alavaara swinging wildly here.
Kala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mauri Alavaara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alavaara digs a good hook to Kala's body.
Kala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Kala thuds a left hand into Alavaara's body.
Kala throws a lazy right hand but Alavaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alavaara throws a wild body kick that Kala sees coming a mile off.
Kala throws a right hand that Alavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alavaara also avoids with ease.
Kala looks to score with a jab to the body but Alavaara is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alavaara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alavaara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alavaara misses with a hook. Kala ducked under it nicely.
Alavaara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kala drops back looking for a leg! Alavaara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alavaara manages to kick Kala off! Kala jumps back into Alavaara's guard.
Kala is looking to work some ground and pound but Alavaara has wrist control.
Mauri Alavaara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala postures up in Alavaara's guard and throws a big left but Alavaara blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara keeping moving, preventing Kala from controlling successfully.
Alavaara wants to stand up but Kala is controlling him.
Alavaara working a defensive guard here.
Kala working some strikes from top position.
Kala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kala trying to control the position from guard on top but Alavaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alavaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alavaara trying to keep a closed guard but Kala is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mauri Alavaara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice uppercut there from Alavaara.
Kala tries for a takedown but Alavaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalle Kala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Alavaara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mauri Alavaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala moves out of range as Alavaara strikes.
Alavaara ducks under a wild hook from Kala.
Kala works over Alavaara's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Alavaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kala tests Alavaara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alavaara.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Alavaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kala throws a sloppy body shot
and Alavaara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alavaara 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
Mauri Alavaara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki has chosen Norther - Released as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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161 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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Turjake.
Mayuri Tatsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turjake sprawls well. Turjake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatsuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatsuki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turjake's guard.
Turjake is looking to stand up but Tatsuki isn't so interested in that idea.
Tatsuki trying to control but Turjake is working from the bottom.
Turjake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsuki is one step ahead there.
Tatsuki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turjake has his foot on Tatsuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatsuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Turjake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuki from controlling successfully.
Turjake is looking to stand up but Tatsuki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake wants to sweep here but Tatsuki controlling him for the moment.
Tatsuki lands a couple of elbows.
Turjake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatsuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tatsuki passes Turjake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turjake is not content to let Tatsuki control the position.
Tatsuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turjake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatsuki.
Tatsuki seems to be working for a kimura but Turjake defends the submission attempt.
Turjake is refusing to be controlled, as Tatsuki sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki prevents Turjake from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatsuki prevents Turjake from standing back up.
Turjake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatsuki is looking to stall here but Turjake recovers full guard.
Turjake controls Tatsuki momentarily but Tatsuki frees himself.
Tatsuki looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki stops Turjake from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turjake is on top in guard.
Tatsuki trying to control the position.
Turjake wants to control from the top but Tatsuki keeps moving.
Tatsuki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Turjake rolls with it to try and escape but Tatsuki cranks on the arm and Turjake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mayuri Tatsuki!
Mayuri Tatsuki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuure's entrance music is I'm Coming Home. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Power. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a series of punches but Kuure avoids them all with ease.
Kuure just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuure throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott takes a swing at Kuure's ribcage but misses.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuure checks it well.
Kuure throws a solid leg kick but Scott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuure.
Kuure scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Kuure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Scott moves forwards but Kuure connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuure misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Scott is predictable there
and Kuure counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Kuure.
Kuure misses with a looping left.
Kuure lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Scott as he checks the leg kick.
Kuure throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuure's head.
It looks like Kuure has been cut.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuure finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Kuure misses.
Jab, jab by Kuure - just one landing.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuure misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Kuure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Kuure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Kuure throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuure rather than just go for the knockout.
Scott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott pushes Kuure away with a front kick.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott connects with the punch.
Kuure scores with a nice strike.
Kuure walks into a straight right hand from Scott.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Kuure moves out of range easily.
Kuure throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuure fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Kuure fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kuure. Those never looked like landing.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Kuure.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuure.
Scott cracks Kuure with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuure.
Kuure dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Kuure thows a leg kick but Scott checks it
and Scott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuure's knee momentarily.
Kuure throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott shoots in but Kuure avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuure throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuure.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scott.
Kuure pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Kuure off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuure motions for Scott to come forward. Kuure throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuure connects with a leg kick. Scott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuure motions for Scott to come forward. Kuure throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scott scores with a head kick. Kuure tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maximus Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuure scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuure rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuure misses with a wild body shot.
Kuure lands with a nice body punch.
Kuure feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scott's calf.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Kuure throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Kuure throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a body kick that stops Kuure in his tracks momentarily.
Scott scores with a leg kick.
Scott scores with a push kick.
Kuure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Scott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scott.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuure lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuure throws a sloppy body shot
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott with a jab.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Kuure closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Kuure throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Kuure misses with a straight right.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Scott.
Kuure digs a good hook to Scott's 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!
Kuure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Kuure takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.
Kuure gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuure throws a low kick but Scott moves out of range easily.
Kuure throws a body kick that misses.
Scott lands a high kick!
Scott avoids a kick to the body.
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuure backs up against the cage.
Kuure's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuure obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Kuure misses.
Scott is looking to slow Kuure down with leg kicks.
Kuure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Kuure lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Scott lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scott.
Kuure falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuure throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kuure.
Kuure throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Kuure only half commits.
Kuure is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scott scores with a one two! Kuure had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuure misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a head kick!
Kuure looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Kuure will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuure has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuure tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuure takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott digs a good hook to Kuure's body.
Scott dips to his left and cracks Kuure with an uppercut!
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuure throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott moves out of range as Kuure throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuure tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuure's cut.
That's time! Kuure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuure throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Kuure ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott scores with a hook to the body. Kuure takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott looks for the body kick but Kuure saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Kuure misses.
Kuure misses with a body kick.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Scott scores with a push kick.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuure on the side of the head.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuure's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuure misses with a hook.
Kuure takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuure takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuure drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuure looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scott throws a leg kick but Kuure checks it.
Kuure finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuure has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scott.
Scott throws a leg kick but Kuure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuure throws a right hand that misses
and Scott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott clobbers Kuure with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuure attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott throws a leg kick but Kuure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scott walks into a left hand.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Kuure.
Kuure tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Kuure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuure crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scott - the referee stops the clock and Kuure gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scott. Kuure manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with the left hand. Kuure knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuure moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuure fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Scott scores with a kick to the body.
Kuure looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Kuure.
Scott thuds his right hand into Kuure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott blocks a jab.
Kuure has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Good work by Scott as he checks the leg kick.
Scott keeps Kuure at a distance using the push kick.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuure fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Maximus Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick.
Scott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuure drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuure takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Kuure misses with a right hand
and Scott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scott is looking to slow Kuure down with leg kicks.
Kuure takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuure on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott moves out of range as Kuure throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Scott!
After winning the bout, Maximus Scott 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the game. Warren has chosen Paschendale -- Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Warren.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick which misses Warren's front leg but catches the back leg as Warren tries to avoid it.
Warren lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Warren misses with a low kick.
Warren takes one on the button.
It looks like Lewis Warren has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warren throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Warren scores with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Warren! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Warren is rocked!
Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Vovchanchyn is proving a slippery customer.
Warren is still in real trouble! Can Vovchanchyn finish him?
Warren wants to stand and escape but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Warren is controlling his posture from full guard.
Warren seems to have recovered his senses.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Warren to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren controls Vovchanchyn momentarily but Vovchanchyn frees himself.
Vovchanchyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vovchanchyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vovchanchyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warren wants to get back to his feet but Vovchanchyn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vovchanchyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Warren to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
Warren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn throws a one two combo.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn thuds his right hand into Warren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right.
Warren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn thows a body shot but no joy.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Warren.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warren.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the body
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vovchanchyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
Warren throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn thows a body shot but no joy.
Warren misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn checks a low kick from Warren.
Warren thows a body kick. Vovchanchyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warren throws out a leg kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range and Warren only half commits.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn missing with a left hand there. Warren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warren is out of range.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Warren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vovchanchyn enables Warren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vovchanchyn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vovchanchyn has momentary wrist control but Warren slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Warren working some strikes from top position.
Warren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.
Vovchanchyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is looking to stand back up but Vovchanchyn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Warren.
Warren trying to hold on to Vovchanchyn's head to control him but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.
Vovchanchyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vovchanchyn is controlling him.
Warren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vovchanchyn!
Lewis Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Warren content just to control the position here.
Vovchanchyn taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vovchanchyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Warren is keen to just control but Vovchanchyn is a slippery customer.
Warren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Warren has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Warren is keeping busy.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warren working the head and body with strikes.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
Vovchanchyn is trying to maintain the position but Warren is very close to passing his half guard.
Warren wants to take a breather but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Warren is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Warren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Warren.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Warren stuffs the takedown.
Nice jab there from Warren.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Warren.
Warren looks to land a body kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot that sends Warren's belly button to the back.
Warren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn connects with a looping right hand.
Warren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vovchanchyn. That did some damage!
Warren avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Warren throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Vovchanchyn jabs at Warren's body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
Warren connects with a leg kick. Vovchanchyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Warren counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Warren connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to score a takedown here. Vovchanchyn is defending well but Warren drives through and ends up in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Warren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warren wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Warren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vovchanchyn, up you get!
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Warren scores a takedown into full mount!
Warren is landing with some decent strikes but Vovchanchyn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vovchanchyn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position but Warren isn't that keen on the idea.
Warren trying to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position.
Warren punching from mount but Vovchanchyn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vovchanchyn tries to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn is bucking up trying to escape but Warren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vovchanchyn is looking to get to half guard.
Vovchanchyn tries to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Warren content just to control the position here.
Warren prevents Vovchanchyn from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vovchanchyn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vovchanchyn's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren throwing strikes here but Vovchanchyn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warren scoring with strikes but Vovchanchyn is staying in there.
Vovchanchyn working to try and regain half guard.
Vovchanchyn tries to hold on but Warren postures up.
Vovchanchyn is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Warren avoids the attempt from Vovchanchyn to control.
Warren looking to control but Vovchanchyn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warren 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Warren!
A victorious Lewis Warren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Impaled Nazarene - Cult of the Goat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Goat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sugarol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sugarol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sugarol's sensitive parts.
Sugarol moves out of range of the leg kick from Goat.
Sugarol throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot.
Goat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sugarol napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sugarol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sugarol wants to get back to his feet.
Sugarol is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugarol is trying to get back to full guard.
Goat drops an elbow to the side of Sugarol's head.
Sugarol is trying to control but can't.
Sugarol is refusing to be controlled, as Goat sits in half guard.
Sugarol is trying to stand back up but Goat is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sugarol trying to control but Goat postures up.
Sugarol is looking for a sweep. Goat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sugarol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goat.
Goat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goat lands a nice short elbow.
Sugarol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goat.
Goat wants to take a breather but Sugarol is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugarol tries to roll over but Goat keeps him under control.
Goat thows a huge punch but Sugarol dodges it nicely.
Goat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goat prevents Sugarol from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sugarol's head.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sugarol defending well though.
Goat is trying to work for a kimura but Sugarol is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sugarol is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sugarol is trying to stand.
Goat is just content to waste time from the top position. Sugarol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sugarol is looking to stand up but Goat isn't so interested in that idea.
Sugarol is trying to keep Goat in close.
Sugarol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sugarol is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Goat has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Sugarol is in a lot of trouble! Goat is straining to finish and he's done it! Sugarol taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Goat!
Billy Goat retains his featherweight title!
Billy Goat made sure to mention his sponsor, Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sir Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton has chosen Zatox and Tatanka - Kickin Ass as his entrance music. Michael Patton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sir Blocko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Patton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton thuds his shin into the meat of Blocko's side.
Blocko missing with a left hand there. Patton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patton tries to sprawl but Blocko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blocko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blocko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blocko's back!
Patton tries to keep control of the position but Blocko is staying busy.
Blocko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blocko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patton is looking to take a break and control but Blocko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blocko trying to hold on to Patton's head to control him but Patton postures up.
Blocko is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blocko wants to control but Patton is keeping busy.
Blocko is trying to get back to full guard.
Blocko is not content to let Patton control the position.
Blocko looking for submissions off his back.
Patton trying to control from half guard but Blocko is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blocko tries to roll over but Patton keeps him under control.
Patton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Michael Patton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blocko misses with a body shot.
Blocko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blocko counters with a low kick, right behind Patton 's knee.
Blocko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Blocko.
Blocko shoots in but Patton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patton connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton takes one to the side of the head.
Patton misses the jab.
Blocko slips a straight right by Patton.
Blocko shoots in but Patton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patton looks to land a combination but Blocko avoids it well.
Patton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blocko was well out of range. Poor timing from Patton.
Michael Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Blocko misses.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Blocko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patton's sensitive parts.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Blocko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton tries to land a body kick
and Blocko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Patton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Blocko or perhaps it was just good defense by Patton which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Blocko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patton swings for the body but Blocko moves out of range.
Patton checks a leg kick.
Blocko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patton.
Patton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blocko.
Patton lands a nice hook to Blocko's body. Blocko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patton tries to work over Blocko's front leg with a kick but Blocko checks it.
Patton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blocko thuds his shin into the meat of Patton's side.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Patton.
Patton blocks a jab.
Michael Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Patton connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Patton. Those never looked like landing.
Patton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Blocko looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
Patton stuns Blocko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patton defending well as Blocko loads up on a big left hand.
Blocko misses with an uppercut. Patton saw that one coming.
Blocko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patton.
Patton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patton throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Blocko counter with a right hand.
Patton throws a sloppy body shot
and Blocko counters with a nice body shot.
Patton misses with a hook. Blocko ducked under it nicely.
Blocko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blocko scores with a punch to the head.
Blocko throws a jab when Patton was well out of range.
Blocko misses with a low kick.
Blocko thuds his right hand into Patton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patton blocks a jab.
Patton misses with a straight left.
Michael Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blocko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko misses with a head kick.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blocko.
Patton throws a hook but Blocko avoids it easily.
Patton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blocko misses with a low kick as Patton jumps back.
Blocko misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blocko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Nice defenses there by Blocko.
Patton checks a leg kick.
A jab from Patton misses.
Blocko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blocko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blocko in his tracks.
A combination from Blocko does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patton.
Patton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blocko. Blocko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blocko has time to react.
Blocko is rocked!
Patton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patton misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Patton there.
Oh Blocko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blocko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Patton throws a jab but it's blocked by Blocko.
Patton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton scores with a shot to the body.
Blocko seems to have got his legs back now.
Patton connects with a single shot there.
Blocko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blocko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patton punishes Blocko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton cracks Blocko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blocko misses with a head kick.
Patton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Patton connects with a crisp jab.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Blocko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patton throws a leg kick which misses Blocko's front leg but catches the back leg as Blocko tries to avoid it.
Blocko looking to score a takedown here. Patton is defending well but Blocko drives through and ends up in Patton's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blocko won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
Patton pulls Blocko in close to his closed guard and prevents Blocko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blocko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patton.
Patton throws a push kick but Blocko slaps the foot to one side.
Patton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blocko checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Patton there.
Blocko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Patton tenderised Blocko's leg. Blocko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blocko slips a jab and a cross from Patton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blocko.
Blocko swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Patton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blocko doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blocko. That's going to slow Patton down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patton pinned against the cage. Patton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patton throws a hook but Blocko avoids it easily.
Blocko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patton.
Patton thows a body shot but no joy.
Blocko slips under a jab from Patton.
Blocko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blocko checks a leg kick.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blocko.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Blocko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patton feints and then cracks Blocko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blocko down.
Michael Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko throws a chopping leg kick but Patton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blocko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blocko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patton takes a swing at Blocko's ribcage but misses.
Patton moves out of range as Blocko strikes.
Patton throws a leg kick but Blocko checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocko misses with a wild body shot.
Patton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blocko.
Patton misses with a looping left.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton misses with a body kick.
Blocko throws a leg kick but Patton checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
Blocko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blocko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patton defends it nicely.
Blocko cracks Patton with an open hand slap.
Patton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blocko throws a front kick aimed at Patton's knee but Patton avoids it well.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blocko.
Patton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Patton scores with a one two! Blocko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blocko is looking to score with low kicks.
Patton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to sweep here but Blocko controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocko won't allow Patton to get back to his feet.
Patton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blocko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blocko trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Sir Blocko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton keeping full guard, as Blocko tries to pass.
Patton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Patton!
Michael Patton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. On his way into the cage it seems that Lauri Torni has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lauri Torni seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Apanson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torni tries to land a body kick
and Apanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lauri Torni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apanson moves away.
Apanson connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Torni misses the target.
Torni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Apanson.
Apanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Torni.
Torni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torni. That one must have hurt.
Torni lands a body shot.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Apanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Apanson scores with a jab.
Apanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Apanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson loads up on a big right hand but Torni slips the punch.
Torni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apanson.
Apanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Torni is just out of range.
Torni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torni throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
A jab from Apanson finds it's way through Torni's defenses.
Torni looks for the body kick but Apanson saw that one coming.
Torni lands a nice looking body kick.
Torni checks a leg kick nicely.
Apanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torni's sensitive parts.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Torni.
A combination from Torni does no damage.
Apanson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torni. Torni obviously looking to wear him down.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni throws a wild body kick that Apanson sees coming a mile off.
Torni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Apanson, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apanson jabs at Torni's body.
Torni throws a push kick but Apanson slaps the foot to one side.
Apanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torni's sensitive parts.
Apanson moves out of range as Torni throws a body kick.
Torni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Torni misses.
Apanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torni's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apanson.
Torni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Torni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torni tries to land a body kick
and Apanson counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Torni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Torni.
Torni dips to his left and cracks Apanson with an uppercut!
Torni throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Apanson counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Torni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni is looking to score with low kicks.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torni looks to score with a jab to the body but Apanson is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Apanson blocks the leg kick.
Apanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Apanson as he checks the leg kick.
Torni drives through and clinches with Apanson against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Apanson - that landed with a thud.
Apanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Apanson avoids the head kick by Torni.
Apanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torni throws a lazy uppercut
and Apanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torni digs a good hook to Apanson's body.
Apanson misses with a leg kick.
Apanson blocks a jab.
A low kick from Apanson is predictable there
and Torni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apanson lands a leg kick that knocks Torni off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torni. That's going to slow Apanson down.
Torni checks the leg kick.
Apanson tries for a takedown but Torni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torni.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson looks to throw the jab but Torni is out of range.
Torni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apanson drives through with a takedown into Torni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Torni keeping full guard, as Apanson tries to pass.
Apanson prevents Torni from getting back to his feet.
Apanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torni wants to stand but Apanson is controlling the position.
Apanson wants to control from the top but Torni keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Apanson misses.
Torni misses with the combination.
Apanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torni.
Torni blocks a head kick by Apanson.
Torni throws a head kick that misses
and Apanson counters with a body kick.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Torni.
Torni pushes Apanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Apanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Torni won't allow it.
Apanson managing to block the knees to the body from Torni.
Apanson tries to work over Torni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torni pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Apanson blocks the elbow strike.
Apanson is working Torni over against the cage.
Apanson tries to work over Torni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apanson has Torni pressed against the cage, preventing Torni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apanson.
Torni trying to land knees to the body.
Torni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Torni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Apanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Torni backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torni backwards.
Apanson tries to throw a body punch but Torni avoids it by throwing Apanson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Torni.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torni.
Apanson blocks the elbow strike.
Apanson fails to pull guard.
Lauri Torni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Apanson.
Apanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apanson misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apanson as Torni tries to tie him up.
Torni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Apanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torni tries to clinch but Apanson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Apanson.
Apanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torni. That did some damage!
Apanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Apanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torni has closed the distance and engaged Apanson in a clinch.
Apanson misses with a body punch.
Apanson blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apanson's brow.
Apanson blocks an elbow strike.
Torni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torni misses with the body kick
and Apanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Torni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apanson. Apanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lauri Torni is winning the standup battle so far.
Torni throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Apanson.
Torni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Apanson misses with some punches.
Torni prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni lands an elbow inside that Apanson shrugs off.
Torni blocks a body shot from Apanson.
Apanson presses Torni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apanson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Torni regains guard immediately.
Torni keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Apanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apanson prevents Torni from getting back to his feet.
Apanson stands and throws Torni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torni is not content to let Apanson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Apanson lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torni swings for the body but Apanson moves out of range.
Torni moves out of range of the leg kick from Apanson.
Apanson slips a jab and a cross from Torni.
Apanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apanson tests Torni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apanson throws an overhand right that lands on Torni's shoulder, as Torni tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Torni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Torni throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
Torni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy body kick from Torni
and Apanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apanson.
Torni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torni misses with a head kick.
Torni misses with a kick to the body
and Apanson counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apanson throws a big shot that misses.
Torni throws the kick towards the body but Apanson avoids it.
Apanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torni looks to land a left hand but Apanson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws a front kick aimed at Apanson's knee but Apanson avoids it well.
Lauri Torni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apanson.
Apanson defending well as Torni loads up on a big left hand.
Torni tries to clinch up.
Torni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torni. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torni throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
Apanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Torni slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lauri Torni did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Torni misses its intended target.
Torni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torni thows a body shot but no joy.
Apanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Torni.
Torni misses with a low kick.
Apanson throws a wild body kick that Torni sees coming a mile off.
Torni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Apanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apanson. Apanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apanson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torni eats them both and turns towards Apanson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson counters with a straight right hand.
Torni misses with a body kick.
Torni looks to land a body kick but Apanson moved away.
Jab, jab by Apanson - just one landing.
Torni motions for Apanson to come forward. Torni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson is keen to just control but Torni is a slippery customer.
Torni is trying to stand up here but Apanson is controlling him well.
Apanson is just content to waste time from the top position. Torni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torni keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Apanson throwing strikes from guard but Torni blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apanson prevents Torni from getting back to his feet.
Apanson looking to sit in guard and control but Torni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apanson wants to sweep here but Torni controlling him for the moment.
Torni wants to stand and escape but instead Apanson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Apanson wants to control from the top but Torni keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni wants to stand and escape but Apanson is having none of it.
Apanson wants to pass the guard but Torni is keeping the position.
Johan Apanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apanson is controlling him.
Apanson wants to control from the top but Torni keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johan Apanson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Apanson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson closes the distance and clinches up with Torni, looking for a takedown. Apanson pushes Torni against the cage but Torni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Torni.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torni at a distance.
Torni lands with an overhand left.
Torni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apanson.
Torni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torni tries to bum rush Apanson with a series of wild strikes but Apanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torni avoids the body shot from Apanson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torni tries to land a front kick but Apanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apanson jabs Torni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torni throws a push kick but Apanson slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johan Apanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Apanson checks a leg kick.
Torni throws a hook to the side of Apanson's head but Apanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apanson swings widly with a right hand
and Torni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Torni finds it's target.
Torni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apanson looks to land a left hand but Torni moved out of range nicely.
Torni misses with a looping left.
Apanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Apanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Apanson blocks the body kick.
Torni throws a lazy head kick
and Apanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apanson ducks under a wild hook from Torni.
Torni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Torni lands a nice shot to the body.
Apanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Apanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torni.
Apanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torni ducks under a wild hook from Apanson.
Apanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torni misses with the body kick
and Apanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apanson.
Apanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Apanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torni throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apanson.
Torni throws a lazy body kick
and Apanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apanson checks a leg kick.
Apanson lands a right hook to the body.
Torni scores with a jab to the body.
Apanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torni swings for the body but Apanson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Torni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson shoots in for a takedown but Torni shows good takedown defense.
Torni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apanson misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Torni.
Torni scores with a decent looking hook.
Torni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apanson is out of range.
Torni throws a combination that misses
and Apanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Apanson catches Torni right on the button with a cross.
Torni lands a high kick!
Torni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apanson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni looks to land a body kick but Apanson moved away.
Apanson cracks Torni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torni misses with a body kick.
Apanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Apanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apanson throws a shot to the body.
Torni tries to land a body kick
and Apanson counters with a low kick, right behind Torni 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apanson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torni. Apanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torni throws a head kick that misses
and Apanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lauri Torni.
I think Torni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lauri Torni!
Lauri Torni retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Lauri Torni made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Undead clothing. All items 10$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dexter - Intruder. Jokinen has chosen E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lessard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Lessard cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lessard's head backwards.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lessard moved away.
Lessard checks a leg kick nicely.
Lessard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Lessard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lessard throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lessard scores with a nice strike.
Lessard takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lessard, right into the meat.
Lessard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Lessard pushes him off.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lessard connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Lessard moved out of range nicely.
Lessard avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lessard circles away.
Lessard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lessard throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior Lessard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lessard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lessard lands a two punch combo.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Lessard does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Lessard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lessard works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lessard.
Lessard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lessard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lessard checks it.
Jokinen motions for Lessard to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Lessard's shoulder, as Lessard tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Lessard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Lessard saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen wants to slow Lessard down by chopping away at his legs.
Lessard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Lessard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lessard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokinen.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Jokinen.
Lessard digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Lessard with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jokinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lessard struggling a bit here.
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Lessard is defending well.
Lessard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lessard is looking to regain half guard here but Jokinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lessard can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lessard stops Jokinen from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junior Lessard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Lessard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lessard pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Lessard blocks a leg kick.
Lessard connects with a high kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lessard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Lessard in the body.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lessard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lessard looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Lessard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lessard misses with a body kick.
Lessard throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lessard misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Lessard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Lessard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Lessard semi-blocks.
Lessard with a jab.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lessard.
Lessard sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Lessard lands.
Lessard scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Lessard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Lessard moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lessard circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Lessard.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Lessard looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lessard misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Junior Lessard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lessard throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lessard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lessard tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lessard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard misses with a body kick.
Lessard scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Lessard.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Lessard counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lessard as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen jabs Lessard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Lessard's legs.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Lessard.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lessard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen defending well as Lessard loads up on a big left hand.
Lessard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lessard.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lessard is able to avoid easily.
Lessard digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Lessard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lessard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lessard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lessard takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Lessard avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Lessard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lessard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Lessard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lessard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Lessard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lessard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Lessard's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lessard.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lessard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lessard.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lessard checks a leg kick.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lessard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Lessard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lessard scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Lessard lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Lessard stalls.
Lessard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lessard prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Lessard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Lessard wants to stall.
Lessard can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Lessard stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen keeps control of Lessard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lessard tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lessard blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Lessard breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Lessard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lessard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lessard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lessard ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lessard scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Lessard.
Lessard throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Lessard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Lessard is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Lessard into the cage.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lessard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Lessard has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Lessard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lessard's gas tank.
Lessard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Lessard working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen is leaning against Lessard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Lessard controls the action.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lessard backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Lessard tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lessards head.
Lessard is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Lessard into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lessard backwards.
Lessard wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen moves out of range as Lessard strikes.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Lessard moves out of range.
Lessard cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen is fighting to break Lessard's control of his arms but Lessard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lessard is retaining full guard.
Lessard trying to control the position here.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lessard is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Junior Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Lessard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lessard checks the leg kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lessard.
Jokinen jabs at Lessard's body.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Lessard counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lessard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lessard rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Lessard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lessard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lessard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lessard thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Lessard lands a head kick. Jokinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Lessard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lessard with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lessard throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Lessard scores with a body shot.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lessard is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Lessard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lessard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Jokinen.
Lessard misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lessard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Jokinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lessard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lessard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Lessard. Those never looked like landing.
Lessard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Lessard connects with an inside leg kick.
Lessard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lessard with a jab.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Lessard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lessard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Lessard throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Lessard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lessard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lessard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Lessard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lessard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lessard defends it nicely.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Lessard had his way with Otso Jokinen in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lessard swinging wildly here.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lessard moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen has a takedown stuffed.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Lessard misses.
Lessard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lessard tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lessard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lessard swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Lessard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lessard misses with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Lessard looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lessard counters with a stiff right hand.
Otso Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Lessard thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a hook but Lessard avoids it easily.
Lessard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
Lessard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Lessard connects with the punch.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen slips a jab from Lessard.
Lessard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Lessard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lessard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lessard.
Lessard is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Lessard tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lessard with a nice cross.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Lessard.
Junior Lessard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lessard throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Lessard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Lessard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lessard.
Lessard misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessard misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Lessard is having none of it.
Lessard throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lessard staying out of range there.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Lessard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lessard avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen punishes Lessard's body with a nice straight punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Lessard lands.
Lessard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Lessard.
I think Lessard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Lessard!
Junior Lessard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Katukauppa.com logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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