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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Walcewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walcewicz has chosen Grammatik - Hooker&Gondorff as his entrance music. Damian Wolkowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Wolkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Walcewicz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walcewicz as he avoids it easily.
Walcewicz moves in looking to clinch but Wolkowski pushes him off.
Wolkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walcewicz throws an off balance right hand
and Wolkowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcewicz instigates a clinch.
Wolkowski blocks an elbow strike.
Walcewicz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolkowski.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Walcewicz lands a damaging elbow.
Walcewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walcewicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolkowski's brow.
Walcewicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walcewicz throws an elbow that misses.
Walcewicz slowing the pace effectively.
Wolkowski avoids the elbow strike from Walcewicz, against the cage.
Wolkowski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walcewicz.
Walcewicz leaning against his opponent.
Walcewicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolkowski avoids the elbow strike from Walcewicz, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walcewicz lands a nice elbow.
Walcewicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walcewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Walcewicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Walcewicz lands an elbow inside that Wolkowski shrugs off.
Walcewicz leaning against his opponent.
Walcewicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolkowski can't get the takedown.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walcewicz prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walcewicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Wolkowski tries for a takedown but Walcewicz manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walcewicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolkowski's brow.
Wolkowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walcewicz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walcewicz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolkowski up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is looking for a takedown.
Walcewicz lands an elbow just above Wolkowski 's eye.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Wolkowski blocks an elbow strike from Walcewicz.
Walcewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wolkowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walcewicz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walcewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolkowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Walcewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcewicz lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Damian Wolkowski has been cut.
Wolkowski blocks the elbow strike.
Walcewicz lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Walcewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walcewicz wants to clinch up but Wolkowski keeps it at a distance.
Wolkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walcewicz moves in looking to clinch but Wolkowski pushes him off.
Walcewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walcewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolkowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Walcewicz tries to clinch up but Wolkowski circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcewicz is looking to clinch.
Walcewicz wants to clinch.
Walcewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mateusz Walcewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcewicz controlling the action here for a moment.
Wolkowski dodges an elbow strike from Walcewicz.
Walcewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walcewicz is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walcewicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wolkowski dodges an elbow strike from Walcewicz.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Walcewicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wolkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Walcewicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walcewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walcewicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walcewicz throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcewicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolkowski blocks an elbow strike.
Wolkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolkowski blocks an elbow strike from Walcewicz.
The referee calls for Walcewicz to work.
Walcewicz lands a damaging elbow.
Wolkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Wolkowski blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walcewicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Walcewicz slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walcewicz.
Wolkowski avoids the elbow strike from Walcewicz, against the cage.
Walcewicz avoiding damage.
Walcewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolkowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walcewicz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walcewicz is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Walcewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Walcewicz clinches up against the cage.
Walcewicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walcewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walcewicz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walcewicz lands an elbow inside.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Wolkowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Walcewicz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walcewicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcewicz stalling against the cage.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolkowski dodges an elbow strike from Walcewicz.
Wolkowski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walcewicz gets underhooks to prevent Wolkowski's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Walcewicz.
Wolkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolkowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Walcewicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Walcewicz.
Nice elbow from Walcewicz.
Walcewicz throws an elbow that misses.
Wolkowski blocks an elbow strike from Walcewicz.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Wolkowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walcewicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolkowski blocks an elbow strike.
Walcewicz throws an elbow that misses.
Wolkowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walcewicz is defending well.
Wolkowski can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcewicz lands an elbow that stopped Wolkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Walcewicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walcewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walcewicz lands a nice elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Walcewicz.
Wolkowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wolkowski avoids the elbow strike from Walcewicz, against the cage.
Wolkowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walcewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Walcewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walcewicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walcewicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walcewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Wolkowski is working for takedown but Walcewicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wolkowski wants a takedown.
Walcewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcewicz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wolkowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Walcewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wolkowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Walcewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walcewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walcewicz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Damian Wolkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Walcewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walcewicz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Walcewicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Posti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimo Posti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Posti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxa takes one to the chin there.
Metaxa moves away from the strike by Posti.
Metaxa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Posti throws out the jab.
Posti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raimo Posti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metaxa.
Posti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Metaxa to the ground. Posti is now in Metaxa's guard.
Posti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metaxa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Posti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Posti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Posti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Posti distracts Metaxa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Posti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa is trying to keep Posti in close.
Metaxa wants to hit a switch here but Posti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metaxa there!
Metaxa avoids a strike by Posti and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Posti's guard! Fantastic escape!
Posti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metaxa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metaxa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metaxa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Posti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Posti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Metaxa is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti cracks Metaxa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Posti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Metaxa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Posti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxa is bucking up trying to escape but Posti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Posti landing strikes from the mount and Metaxa is in trouble!
Posti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posti looking to ground and pound but Metaxa is blocking nicely.
Posti working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posti looking to finish Metaxa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Metaxa!
Posti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Metaxa looks a forlorn figure.
Posti is landing with some decent strikes but Metaxa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Posti raining down shots from the mount!
Posti wants to control the pace but Metaxa is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Posti 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.
Metaxa connects with a body shot that sends Posti's belly button to the back.
Metaxa throws a body kick that misses.
Metaxa has closed the distance and engaged Posti in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Metaxa fails to land.
Posti lands a nice uppercut.
Posti blocking some punches.
Posti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metaxa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Posti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Posti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metaxa or not.
Posti blocking some punches.
Metaxa prevents a body shot from Posti.
Metaxa misses with an elbow strike.
Posti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Posti jumps guard and drags Metaxa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Posti has his foot on Metaxa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metaxa works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxa tries to stand but Posti is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posti keeping moving, preventing Metaxa from controlling successfully.
Posti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Posti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Posti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metaxa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Posti is proving hard to escape from.
Posti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin Metaxa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Posti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxa clinches up against the cage.
Metaxa tries to work over Posti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Posti avoids it.
Metaxa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Posti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxa lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metaxa lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metaxa tries to stall but Posti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metaxa swings wildly with an uppercut but Posti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Posti lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxa missing with knees to the body.
Posti wants to get back to striking at distance but Metaxa won't allow it.
Metaxa blocks a body shot from Posti.
Posti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Metaxa uses from the top position.
Posti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxa defends well.
Posti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa gets to his feet - Posti follows without any prompting.
Metaxa defending well as Posti loads up on a big left hand.
Posti tries to keep at a distance but Metaxa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Posti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posti pulls guard successfully.
Metaxa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Posti on the ground.
Posti has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Metaxa doesn't defend quickly enough and Posti has managed to lock this one up! Can Metaxa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Posti on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raimo Posti!
Raimo Posti 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krohn's entrance music is Im no Superman. A fine choice. CroCow has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Krohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroCow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by CroCow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of CroCow.
Krohn shoots in but CroCow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krohn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CroCow's waist but CroCow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krohn off to one side.
Krohn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Krohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CroCow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krohn's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CroCow misses with a wild combination.
CroCow doesn't manage to clinch there - Krohn circles away.
CroCow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from CroCow as Krohn shoots in.
Krohn shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from CroCow does no damage.
CroCow tries to clinch up.
Krohn fails with a takedown attempt.
CroCow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krohn.
Milka CroCow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krohn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
CroCow wants to get back to his feet.
CroCow actively working from the bottom here.
Krohn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krohn prevents CroCow from standing back up.
Krohn 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.
Krohn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
CroCow wants to get back to his feet.
Krohn wants to lay and pray for a moment but CroCow keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krohn stops CroCow from getting back to his feet.
Krohn is looking to advance position but CroCow won't allow it.
Krohn prevents CroCow from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krohn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krohn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CroCow trying to control but Krohn postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krohn trying to control from CroCow's half guard. CroCow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
CroCow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krohn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krohn trying to control but CroCow is working from the bottom.
CroCow wants to stand up but Krohn is controlling him.
CroCow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krohn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CroCow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CroCow has escaped and now he's on top!
CroCow looking to pass the guard.
Krohn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krohn is keeping the position for now.
CroCow stopping the sweep attempt from Krohn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krohn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CroCow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krohn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CroCow is aware though and is defending well.
CroCow pushes down on Krohn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
CroCow passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krohn is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krohn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milka CroCow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
CroCow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
CroCow is trying to control the position but Krohn postures up.
Krohn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
CroCow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krohn trying to control the position from guard on top but CroCow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CroCow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CroCow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krohn passes into side control.
Check out the look on Krohn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
CroCow wants to control but Krohn postures up.
Krohn lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krohn working the ground and pound.
Krohn controls the position.
Krohn avoids the strikes from the bottom by CroCow.
CroCow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
CroCow tries to strike but it doesn't land.
CroCow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krohn.
Krohn is looking to take a break and control but CroCow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CroCow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krohn is controlling him well.
CroCow being controlled for a moment.
CroCow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krohn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCow pushes Krohn off looking to stand but Krohn dives back in and keeps control.
CroCow wants to improve his position but Krohn is controlling well.
CroCow is trying to stand up here but Krohn is controlling him well.
Krohn is pressing down on CroCow's thigh, looking to free his foot. CroCow is holding on for now.
Krohn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krohn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krohn controlling the action here.
Krohn wants to lay and pray for a moment but CroCow keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow wants to control but Krohn is keeping busy.
Krohn wants to lay and pray for a moment but CroCow keeps working.
Krohn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
CroCow tries to get to full guard but Krohn has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Krohn there.
Krohn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. CroCow defending well though.
CroCow tries to roll over but Krohn keeps him under control.
Krohn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
CroCow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for CroCow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow is trying to keep Krohn in close.
Krohn trying to control the position from guard on top but CroCow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CroCow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
CroCow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krohn's guard.
CroCow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krohn's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krohn looking to hit a scissor sweep but CroCow is one step ahead there.
Krohn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for CroCow!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Krohn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
CroCow ducks under a wild hook from Krohn.
CroCow tries to clinch there but Krohn circles away.
CroCow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krohn.
Krohn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and CroCow counters with a leg kick.
CroCow scores with a push kick.
CroCow scores with a head kick. Krohn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CroCow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
CroCow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CroCow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
CroCow lands a nice shot that snaps Krohn's head back.
Krohn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by CroCow.
A lazy left from CroCow finds it's target.
CroCow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka CroCow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
CroCow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - CroCow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
CroCow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krohn's sensitive parts.
Krohn closes this distance looking for a takedown but CroCow circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Krohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CroCow is looking to clinch but Krohn is avoiding it.
Krohn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CroCow slaps away a takedown attempt from Krohn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krohn circles away from the clinch attempt.
CroCow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krohn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krohn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krohn closes the distance and clinches up with CroCow, looking for a takedown. Krohn pushes CroCow against the cage but CroCow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CroCow connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CroCow misses with a two punch combination.
CroCow tries to clinch up.
Krohn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for CroCow.
Nice uppercut there from CroCow.
A nice inside leg kick there by CroCow. That's going to slow Krohn down.
CroCow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
CroCow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krohn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krohn fails with a takedown attempt.
CroCow throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krohn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by CroCow. CroCow obviously looking to wear him down.
CroCow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from CroCow does no damage.
Krohn closes the distance and clinches up with CroCow, looking for a takedown. Krohn pushes CroCow against the cage but CroCow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CroCow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krohn's guard.
CroCow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Milka CroCow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CroCow clinches up with Krohn and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CroCow lands a knee to the head.
CroCow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krohn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krohn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from CroCow, right into the meat.
CroCow lands a left and a right that send Krohn crashing to the mat, dazed. CroCow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Krohn is rocked!
It looks like Michael Krohn has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow feints a jab and as Krohn dips his head, CroCow unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Krohn right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Krohn falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! CroCow smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Milka CroCow!
Milka CroCow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
260 lbs
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272 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Falconowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Falconowski throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Falconowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falconowski slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Falconowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Falconowski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falconowski doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Falconowski with that takedown attempt.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Falconowski backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Falconowski misses with a looping right.
Falconowski throws a leg kick
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Clyde Turner has been cut.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falconowski.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Falconowski counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falconowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Falconowski slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falconowski pulls his head out easily.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Falconowski winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turner is looking to escape.
Falconowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falconowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Falconowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falconowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner is trying to stand back up but Falconowski is controlling him
Falconowski content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falconowski wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Falconowski not doing much here.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falconowski pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
Ground and pound from Falconowski.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner with the active half guard here but Falconowski passes nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falconowski trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turner tries to escape but Falconowski is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clyde Turner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Falconowski lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Clyde Turner's cut even more.
Falconowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falconowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falconowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falconowski is aware though and is defending well.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Falconowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falconowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falconowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falconowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Falconowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Falconowski 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.
Falconowski lands a couple of elbows.
Falcon Falconowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falconowski defends it easily.
Falconowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Falconowski lands a couple of digs.
Falconowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner wants to stand but Falconowski is controlling the position.
Falconowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falconowski has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falconowski trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Falconowski is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but Falconowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Falconowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falconowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner is not content to let Falconowski control the position.
Falconowski stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Falconowski stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falconowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Falconowski trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Falconowski trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Falconowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Falconowski controlling the action here.
Falconowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Falconowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Falconowski jumps into side control!
Falconowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The cut above Clyde Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falconowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turner sneaks back into half guard.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Falconowski works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Falcon Falconowski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Falconowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clyde Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner swings for the body but Falconowski moves out of range.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Falconowski ducks down to avoid it.
Falconowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Falconowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Falconowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
letting Falconowski counter with a right hand.
Turner is rocked!
Falconowski throws an uppercut from hell that sends Turner clean off his feet! He's out cold! Falconowski stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Falcon Falconowski!
After the fight, Falcon Falconowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
210 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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30
224 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuskevich.
Good shot there by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich lands with a cross.
Blachovich misses with an uppercut.
Yuskevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blachovich.
Blachovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blachovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuskevich's calf.
Blachovich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yuskevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Blachovich swinging wildly here.
Blachovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yuskevich has time to react.
Yuskevich lands the left hand.
Yuskevich misses the shot to the body.
Yuskevich ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blachovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yuskevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blachovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuskevich lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blachovich to the ground. Yuskevich is now in Blachovich's guard.
Yuskevich throwing strikes from guard but Blachovich blocks nicely.
Yuskevich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yuskevich throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blachovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Blachovich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yuskevich has picked Blachovich up and slammed him! Blachovich can't keep hold of the triangle and Yuskevich manages to pass to side control!
Yuskevich working away.
Yuskevich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yuskevich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuskevich gets to mount! Blachovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich trying to control but Blachovich is having none of it.
Yuskevich looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blachovich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuskevich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blachovich can't escape the position.
Yuskevich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blachovich is in a horrible position here. Yuskevich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yuskevich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blachovich?
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.
Yuskevich avoids the attempt from Blachovich to control.
The referee warns Blachovich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yuskevich lands a heavy elbow.
Blachovich working to try and regain half guard.
Yuskevich wants to control the pace but Blachovich is squirming around nicely.
Yuskevich unloading with bombs!
Blachovich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuskevich lands a big elbow - Blachovich is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Blachovich is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yimi Yuskevich!
A very excited looking Yimi Yuskevich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Landa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ich tu dir weh - Rammstein. Tatsuki has chosen Norther - Released as his entrance music. Hans Landa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
169 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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28
166 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Landa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Tatsuki.
An inside leg kick lands from Landa.
Tatsuki motions for Landa to come forward. Tatsuki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatsuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Landa.
Tatsuki lands a leg kick that knocks Landa off balance momentarily.
Tatsuki looks to land a right hand but Landa moved out of range.
That kick from Tatsuki tenderised Landa's leg. Landa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatsuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tatsuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatsuki.
Landa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatsuki lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatsuki thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landa lands a jab-cross combination.
Landa throws a leg kick but Tatsuki checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatsuki, right into the meat.
Tatsuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tatsuki shoots in but Landa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatsuki throws a right hand that Landa ducks under and follows up with a left that Landa also avoids with ease.
Landa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Landa is out of range and Tatsuki settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Landa 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 Tatsuki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatsuki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landa moves out of range as Tatsuki strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Landa looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuki is just out of range.
Tatsuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landa on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Landa.
Tatsuki tries for a takedown but Landa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good work by Landa as he checks the leg kick.
Landa clinches up with Tatsuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Tatsuki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tatsuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Landa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landa digs a right hand into Tatsuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatsuki's gas tank.
Landa prevents Tatsuki from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tatsuki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Landa is refusing to be controlled, as Tatsuki sits in half guard.
Landa wants to improve his position but Tatsuki is controlling well.
Tatsuki trying to control from half guard but Landa is working away.
Landa wants to get back to full guard.
Tatsuki stalling.
Landa is staying active underneath Tatsuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mayuri Tatsuki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tatsuki throws a sloppy head kick and Landa moves out of range easily.
Landa scores with a jab. Tatsuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatsuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuki scores with the left hand. Landa knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatsuki throws a looping overhand right but Landa ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Landa.
Tatsuki lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Tatsuki with that takedown attempt.
Hans Landa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayuri Tatsuki.
Landa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayuri Tatsuki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tatsuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landa can pounce on him.
Tatsuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landa.
Landa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatsuki circles away.
Landa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatsuki loads up on a big right hand but Landa slips the punch.
Landa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tatsuki slips under a jab from Landa.
Landa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuki.
Landa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatsuki.
A slow jab from Tatsuki misses its intended target.
Landa misses the jab.
Landa connects with a leg kick. Tatsuki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Landa throws a leg kick but Tatsuki moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki throws a series of strikes that have Landa backpedaling.
Landa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tatsuki is out of range.
Tatsuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatsuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatsuki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Landa lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Landa blocks the low kick.
Landa fails to land with a series of punches.
Landa pushes Tatsuki up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tatsuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Landa scores with a knee to the head.
Landa lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Landa prevents it.
Tatsuki is trying to break free.
Tatsuki tries to stall but Landa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Landa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tatsuki can't break the clinch.
Tatsuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Landa.
Landa has Tatsuki pressed against the cage, preventing Tatsuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Landa is pressed up against the cage. Tatsuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Landa down to the mat. Landa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hans Landa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayuri Tatsuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Landa checks it.
Tatsuki throws a hook but Landa avoids it easily.
Landa throws a solid leg kick but Tatsuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Landa.
Nice takedown defense from Landa. No joy for Tatsuki on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Landa checks it well.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Landa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tatsuki tries to keep at a distance but Landa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tatsuki tries for a takedown but Landa manages to get underhooks.
Landa works on Tatsuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Landa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatsuki is trying to push Landa away but Landa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Tatsuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatsuki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tatsuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Landa has double underhooks.
Tatsuki has had enough of the clinch but Landa keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landa tries to score a body lock takedown but Tatsuki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Landa slowing the pace effectively.
Tatsuki tries to break the clinch but Landa is controlling the position.
Landa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landa lands a knee to the head.
Landa has Tatsuki pushed against the cage.
Tatsuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Landa lands a shot to the body.
Tatsuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landa tries to throw a body punch but Tatsuki avoids it by throwing Landa back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatsuki backwards.
Tatsuki tries to break the clinch but Landa is controlling the position.
Tatsuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Landa misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Landa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Tatsuki blocks the low kick.
Tatsuki lands with a nice body punch.
Tatsuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatsuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatsuki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Landa.
Tatsuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatsuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatsuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatsuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Landa to counter with a crisp jab.
Landa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landa connects with a high kick.
Tatsuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landa swivels and escapes.
Hans Landa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landa cracks Tatsuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tatsuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Landa.
Mayuri Tatsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Landa. That did some damage!
Landa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landa 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.
Tatsuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatsuki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Landa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Tatsuki misses.
The fighters circling - Landa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayuri Tatsuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki lands a jab to the nose.
Tatsuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatsuki checks the leg kick.
Landa 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.
Tatsuki lands with a good body shot.
Tatsuki punishes Landa's body 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!
A head kick misses from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki staying out of range there.
Tatsuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Landa.
Tatsuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Landa.
Tatsuki cracks Landa with an open hand slap.
Landa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landa missing with a left hand there. Tatsuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landa throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tatsuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Landa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick which misses Landa's front leg but catches the back leg as Landa tries to avoid it.
Landa throws out a leg kick but Tatsuki moves out of range and Landa only half commits.
Landa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown by Tatsuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Landa which made him look bad.
Hans Landa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayuri Tatsuki.
Tatsuki checks the leg kick.
Tatsuki gets tackled into the cage by Landa. Landa maintains the clinch.
Come on Tatsuki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki has had enough of the clinch but Landa keeps him there for the moment.
Tatsuki tries to break the clinch but Landa is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Landa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Landa working aggressively here.
Landa jumps into guard, dragging Tatsuki to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tatsuki's guard.
Tatsuki has momentary wrist control but Landa slips an elbow through the middle.
Tatsuki has his foot on Landa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landa works his way back into a safe position though.
Tatsuki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Landa passes into side control.
Tatsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Landa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Hans Landa.
I think Landa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitmonlee has chosen The Hitmonlee Entrance Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sun Ra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitmonlee lands a jab to the head.
Ra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitmonlee is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitmonlee.
Ra throws a head kick but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Ra throws a looping overhand right but Hitmonlee ducks down to avoid it.
Hitmonlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ra.
Ra tries to work over Hitmonlee's front leg with a kick but Hitmonlee checks it.
Ra lands with a nice body punch.
Ra checks a leg kick.
Ra jabs Hitmonlee right on the nose. Hitmonlee blinks but takes it well.
Hitmonlee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ra will feel that in the morning.
Hitmonlee misses with a two punch combination.
Ra lands a jab to Hitmonlee's midsection.
Hitmonlee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hitmonlee.
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!
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands with an overhand left.
Hitmonlee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hitmonlee throws a series of punches but Ra avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ra.
Ra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ra throws a leg kick but Hitmonlee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ra. Hitmonlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitmonlee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ra. Ra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitmonlee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitmonlee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ra throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitmonlee.
Ra is looking to wear down Hitmonlee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ra moves away from the strike by Hitmonlee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitmonlee slips a straight right by Ra.
Hitmonlee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitmonlee swings for the body but Ra moves out of range.
Hitmonlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee tries to land a front kick but Ra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ra misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ra. Hitmonlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitmonlee is just out of range.
Ra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hitmonlee blocks a jab.
Ra lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hitmonlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitmonlee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitmonlee.
Ra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hitmonlee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ra is looking to clinch but Hitmonlee is avoiding it.
Ra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ra eats them both and turns towards Hitmonlee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Ra.
Hitmonlee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitmonlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitmonlee looks to land a body kick but Ra moved away.
Ra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hitmonlee misses with a looping right.
Ra moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitmonlee dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Hitmonlee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ra connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitmonlee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ra.
Hitmonlee tries to break the clinch but Ra is controlling the position.
Ra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitmonlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ra forces Hitmonlee back against the cage and clinches.
Ra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitmonlee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hitmonlee blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitmonlee is trying to break the clinch but Ra is controlling him.
Hitmonlee breaks from the clinch.
Hitmonlee gets tackled into the cage by Ra. Ra maintains the clinch.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Sun Ra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitmonlee is just out of range.
Ra throws a head kick but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee scores with a jab. Ra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitmonlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitmonlee throws the kick towards the body but Ra avoids it.
Ra misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ra. Beautiful body shot.
Hitmonlee misses with a head kick.
Ra drives through and clinches with Hitmonlee against the cage.
Ra misses with a knee strike.
Ra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hitmonlee's efforts to push away.
Ra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitmonlee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra pushes off an throws an elbow but Hitmonlee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hitmonlee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ra.
Ra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Hitmonlee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Hitmonlee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ra misses the jab.
Ra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hitmonlee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitmonlee. That's going to slow Ra down.
Ra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hitmonlee throws a wild body kick that Ra sees coming a mile off.
Ra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ra ducks right into an uppercut from Hitmonlee.
Ra punishes Hitmonlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitmonlee doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ra will feel that in the morning.
Ra misses with a low kick.
Ra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitmonlee is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ra throws the left hand but Hitmonlee avoids the punch easily.
Hitmonlee scores with a leg kick.
Hitmonlee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice body punch.
Ra connects with a leg kick. Hitmonlee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Hitmonlee as he checks the leg kick.
Hitmonlee scores with a spinning back kick!
Ra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitmonlee throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ra misses with an uppercut. Hitmonlee saw that one coming.
Ra cracks Hitmonlee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ra moves out of range of the strikes.
Ra blocks a low kick nicely.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Hitmonlee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ra misses with a body shot.
Hitmonlee misses with a low kick as Ra jumps back.
Ra sizes up Hitmonlee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crunch! Hitmonlee slams his shin into Ra's torso.
Hitmonlee tries to land a front kick but Ra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitmonlee throws a series of punches but Ra moves out of range.
Ra misses with a hook. Hitmonlee ducked under it nicely.
Ra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitmonlee pushes Ra away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Ra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hitmonlee blocks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Hitmonlee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitmonlee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ra throws a leg kick but Hitmonlee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hitmonlee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hitmonlee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ra throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ra tries to clinch but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitmonlee misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Hitmonlee misses its intended target.
Hitmonlee throws the kick towards the body but Ra avoids it.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitmonlee moves away.
Ra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Hitmonlee does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Hitmonlee.
Ra throws the left hand but Hitmonlee avoids the punch easily.
Hitmonlee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ra throws a big shot that misses.
Ra moves out of range of the body kick from Hitmonlee.
Ra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitmonlee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ra's sensitive parts.
Hitmonlee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ra backs up against the cage.
Ra lands a jab to Hitmonlee's midsection.
Hitmonlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hitmonlee 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.
Ra blocks a jab.
Ra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hitmonlee checks a leg kick.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
Ra scores with a decent looking hook.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee ducks right into an uppercut from Ra.
Hitmonlee lands a nice looking body kick.
Hitmonlee scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitmonlee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitmonlee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ra misses with a straight left.
Ra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee connects with a single shot there.
Ra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee throws a big shot that misses.
Ra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hitmonlee throws a front kick that sends Ra stumbling back into the cage.
Ra tries to clinch but Hitmonlee is having none of it.
Hitmonlee misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee misses with a low kick.
Hitmonlee throws an off balance right hand
and Ra counters with an outside leg kick.
Ra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hitmonlee misses with a low kick.
Hitmonlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ra.
Hitmonlee throws an overhand right that lands on Ra's shoulder, as Ra tries to avoid the shot.
Ra thows a body shot but no joy.
Hitmonlee loads up on a big right hand but Ra slips the punch.
Hitmonlee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ra. Hitmonlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ra moves out of range of the body kick.
Hitmonlee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Hitmonlee misses.
Hitmonlee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee thumps Ra with a low kick.
Ra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitmonlee. That's going to slow Ra down.
Hitmonlee throws a leg kick which misses Ra's front leg but catches the back leg as Ra tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Ra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitmonlee thuds a left hand into Ra's body.
Ra is looking to clinch but Hitmonlee is avoiding it.
Hitmonlee looks to land a body kick but Ra moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra throws out a loose jab but Hitmonlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitmonlee tries to score with a low kick but Ra moves his leg out of the way.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice body punch.
Hitmonlee checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee just about did enough to take it.
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.
Hitmonlee feints and then cracks Ra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ra down.
Ra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitmonlee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hitmonlee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hitmonlee scores with a one two! Ra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ra 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.
Ra connects with the punch.
Hitmonlee lands a slapping body shot.
Ra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitmonlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ra.
Good leg kick by Hitmonlee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hitmonlee avoids the body shot from Ra.
Ra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitmonlee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ra has closed the distance and engaged Hitmonlee in a clinch.
Hitmonlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Hitmonlee throws a series of strikes that have Ra backpedaling.
Ra misses with a straight right.
Hitmonlee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitmonlee throws out a powerful jab.
Hitmonlee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ra cracks Hitmonlee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ra moves out of range of the body kick from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee throws a series of strikes that have Ra backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hitmonlee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ra doesn't seem phased though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitmonlee - the referee stops the clock and Ra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitmonlee. Ra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Ra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitmonlee defending well as Ra loads up on a big left hand.
Ra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ra wants to slow Hitmonlee down by chopping away at his legs.
Hitmonlee slips a jab from Ra.
Hitmonlee looks for the body kick but Ra saw that one coming.
Hitmonlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee thuds a left hand into Ra's body.
Ra thows a body shot but no joy.
Ra jabs Hitmonlee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra swings for the body but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hitmonlee pushes Ra away with a front kick.
Hitmonlee misses with a kick to the body.
Ra takes one to the side of the head.
Ra works the jab nicely.
Ra wants to slow Hitmonlee down by chopping away at his legs.
Hitmonlee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitmonlee finds it's way round the side to connect with Ra's head.
Ra scores with a jab to the body.
Ra misses with a double jab.
Hitmonlee pushes Ra away with a front kick.
A left and a right from Hitmonlee both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands a jab to Ra's midsection.
Ra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitmonlee throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitmonlee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ra's calf.
Hitmonlee lands with a kick to the temple. Ra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ra ducks right into an uppercut from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee is looking to chop away at Ra's legs.
Ra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitmonlee.
Ra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitmonlee is just out of range.
Ra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Ra misses.
Hitmonlee misses with a head kick.
Ra misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ra'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.
Ra looks to land a left hand but Hitmonlee moved out of range nicely.
Hitmonlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ra.
Ra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ra moves away.
Hitmonlee throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Hitmonlee.
Ra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Ra misses its intended target.
Ra throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Hitmonlee - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Ra.
Both fighters circling a little - Ra finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ra throws a leg kick but Hitmonlee checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ra blocks the leg kick.
Ra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitmonlee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hitmonlee.
Ra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee obviously looking to wear him down.
Hitmonlee scoring well with a low kick there.
Ra throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonlee moves out of range easily.
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.
Hitmonlee delivers a nice body kick.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee 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.
Hitmonlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ra.
Hitmonlee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitmonlee moves away.
Ra blocks a head kick by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee scores with a jab.
Ra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitmonlee needs to keep his hands up - Ra had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitmonlee.
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!
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitmonlee moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ra.
Ra misses with an uppercut
and Hitmonlee counters with a big head kick but Ra shrugs it off.
Ra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hitmonlee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ra's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ra's head.
Ra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitmonlee moves away.
Hitmonlee thows a body shot but no joy.
Hitmonlee misses with a kick to the body.
Hitmonlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sun Ra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ra checks the leg kick.
Hitmonlee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitmonlee stuns Ra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitmonlee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ra lands with a good body shot.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ra takes a swing at Hitmonlee's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws an off balance right hand
and Hitmonlee counters with a straight right hand.
Hitmonlee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ra.
Hitmonlee lands a front kick.
Ra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hitmonlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ra tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitmonlee scores with a leg kick.
Hitmonlee lunges at Ra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ra's hand.
Hitmonlee jabs Ra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitmonlee dips down 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Hitmonlee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hitmonlee counters with a straight right hand.
Ra misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee.
I think Hitmonlee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee! The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee retains his bantamweight title!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Gilop® logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen has chosen Bring The Pain as his entrance music. Mauri Saarinen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Tikkanen.
Saarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saarinen's waist but Saarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tikkanen off to one side.
Tikkanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Saarinen misses with a left hand
and Tikkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tikkanen ducks under a wild hook from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tikkanen slips under a jab from Saarinen.
Mauri Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarinen misses with a double jab
letting Tikkanen counter with a right hand.
Tikkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarinen.
Saarinen misses with a combination
enabling Tikkanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tikkanen throws a series of punches but Saarinen avoids them all with ease.
Tikkanen feints and as Saarinen raises his hands in defense, Tikkanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saarinen wants to stand and escape but Tikkanen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Tikkanen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarinen is wriggling around but Tikkanen manages to pass to half guard.
Tikkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tikkanen.
Tikkanen seems to be working for a kimura but Saarinen defends the submission attempt.
Tikkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen trying to control the pace.
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet.
Tikkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saarinen is trying to stand back up but Tikkanen is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Esa Tikkanen.
Tikkanen with a nice cross.
Saarinen misses with a hook. Tikkanen ducked under it nicely.
Saarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mauri Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen tries to move into range but Saarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saarinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkanen.
Saarinen misses with a combination
and Tikkanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarinen has one foot on Tikkanen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tikkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Tikkanen avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a combination. Tikkanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tikkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saarinen tries to avoid it but Tikkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saarinen to the ground. Saarinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tikkanen shoots for a takedown but Saarinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mauri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
A slow jab from Tikkanen misses its intended target.
Saarinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saarinen loads up on a big right hand but Tikkanen slips the punch.
Saarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Saarinen as Tikkanen shoots in.
Tikkanen swings for the body but Saarinen moves out of range.
Tikkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Tikkanen counters with a series of strikes. Saarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saarinen swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Saarinen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Mauri Saarinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saarinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tikkanen counters with a left and a right that stings Saarinen.
Esa Tikkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tikkanen lands a nice shot that snaps Saarinen's head back.
Tikkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarinen tries to move into range but Tikkanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Tikkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarinen on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen fails with the takedown.
Tikkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarinen is just out of range.
Saarinen connects with a body shot that sends Tikkanen's belly button to the back.
A jab from Saarinen finds it's way through Tikkanen's defenses.
Saarinen misses with a combination
and Tikkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tikkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Tikkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tikkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Saarinen lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tikkanen looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
Saarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tikkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tikkanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saarinen throws a right and a left that Tikkanen avoids nicely.
Tikkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Tikkanen looks for a takedown but Saarinen sprawls well.
Tikkanen misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen staying out of range there.
Tikkanen misses the shot to the body.
Saarinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tikkanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tikkanen missing with a left hand there. Saarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tikkanen tries to bum rush Saarinen with a series of wild strikes but Saarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tikkanen.
Saarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tikkanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tikkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikkanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Tikkanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Saarinen does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen with a poor takedown
and Saarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Mauri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
Saarinen with a nice cross.
Tikkanen throws a body punch but Saarinen moves out of range.
Tikkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
Tikkanen swings for the body but Saarinen moves out of range.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
Saarinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tikkanen misses with a combination
and Saarinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tikkanen off the cage and back into range.
Saarinen throws the left hand but Tikkanen avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esa Tikkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Saarinen misses.
Saarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tikkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saarinen.
Saarinen misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Tikkanen misses.
Saarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tikkanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Saarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkanen lands a slapping body shot.
Tikkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarinen.
Saarinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen misses the shot to the body.
Tikkanen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Saarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Saarinen.
Tikkanen lands a jab.
Saarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tikkanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tikkanen takes a swing at Saarinen's ribcage but misses.
Esa Tikkanen 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.
Tikkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Tikkanen throws the left hand but Saarinen avoids the punch easily.
Saarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Saarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tikkanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tikkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a combination that misses
and Saarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarinen tries to sprawl out of it but Tikkanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tikkanen throws a lazy right hand but Saarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a double jab.
Tikkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Tikkanen misses.
Tikkanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saarinen misses with a straight left.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarinen.
Tikkanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Saarinen.
Tikkanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikkanen seems to be working for a kimura but Saarinen defends the submission attempt.
Tikkanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saarinen is looking to escape.
Tikkanen is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkanen stops Saarinen from getting back to his feet.
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 Mauri Saarinen.
Well Tikkanen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman comes to the cage accompanied by Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolo Crow!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartman. Cartman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow swings for the body but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Cartman throws a big shot that misses.
Cartman thows a body shot but no joy.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cartman tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Cartman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow slips under a jab from Cartman.
Crow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crow scores with a kick to the body.
Cartman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cartman misses the shot to the body.
Crow cracks Cartman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Cartman blocks the leg kick.
Cartman is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Cartman throws a lazy body kick
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow is looking to slow Cartman down with leg kicks.
Crow wants to slow Cartman down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow throws a low kick, looking for Cartman's leg but Cartman calmly moves out of range.
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Cartman misses
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick.
Crow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a body shot.
Crow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crow thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Crow misses with a hook. Cartman ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Crow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartman.
Crow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cartman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crow avoids the body shot from Cartman.
Cartman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartman showed some decent athleticism there.
Cartman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cartman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartman wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy.
Cartman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crow is trying to stand.
Cartman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crow trying to control but Cartman postures up.
Cartman throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartman.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartman is controlling him.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow wants to sweep here but Cartman controlling him for the moment.
Cartman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartman working some strikes from top position.
Crow is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control the position but Cartman postures up.
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Cartman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Crow wants to control from the top but Cartman keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartman managing to control the position.
Cartman wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cartman throws a push kick but Crow slaps the foot to one side.
Crow misses with a double jab
and Cartman counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Crow does it's job there.
Cartman blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Cartman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Cartman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Crow.
Cartman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crow lands with a light punch inside.
Cartman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Cartman avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Crow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman manages to break the clinch.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartman misses the target.
Cartman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartman moves out of range as Crow strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman shoots for a takedown but Crow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Cartman moves his leg out of the way.
Bolo Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crow - that will leave a mark!
Crow dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
Cartman misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cartman backs up against the cage.
Crow connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cartman.
Crow slips under a jab from Cartman.
Cartman tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartman loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Cartman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Crow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cartman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Crow throws a right and a left that Cartman avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crow connects with a body shot that sends Cartman's belly button to the back.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Cartman with that takedown attempt.
Crow blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Crow really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crow 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.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Cartman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Cartman.
Crow thows a body shot but no joy.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Cartman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crow tries to clinch
and Cartman counters with a low kick, right behind Crow 's knee.
Crow throws the left hand but Cartman avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman takes one to the side of the head.
Crow throws a body punch but Cartman moves out of range.
Crow lands a nice hook to Cartman's body. Cartman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartman throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Cartman lands a glancing blow to the side of Crow's head.
Crow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartman's calf.
Crow throws a lazy head kick
and Cartman counters with a straight right hand.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crow circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartman throws out the jab.
Crow dips to his left and cracks Cartman with an uppercut!
Bolo Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow scores with a jab. Cartman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Cartman misses with a straight right.
Crow scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Cartman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cartman misses with a hook
and Crow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cartman's knee momentarily.
Crow looks to land a body kick but Cartman moved away.
Cartman blocks the body kick.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Nice cross by Cartman.
Cartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cartman scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow digs a good hook to Cartman's body.
Cartman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartman misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Cartman just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow throws the kick towards the body but Cartman avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crow checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crow takes a swing at Cartman's ribcage but misses.
Crow moves away from the strike by Cartman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Crow dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Crow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartman's head.
Cartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crow.
Cartman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crow stuns Cartman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Cartman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartman.
Cartman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cartman trying to control the action but Crow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cartman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crow is trying to control Cartman's posture but Cartman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartman.
Crow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cartman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartman.
Eric Cartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow is looking for a sweep.
Cartman throws an elbow but Crow slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crow struggling a bit here.
Eric Cartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartman scores with punches from side control.
Crow is rocked!
Crow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crow is still in real trouble! Can Cartman finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd goes nuts as Cartman knocks Crow out cold with a massive hammerfist! Cartman Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Cartman!
Eric Cartman is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Eric Cartman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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