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NFC 151 Zeldenthuis vs Jokinen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorkildsen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18 - 14 - 0 |
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160 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
KO power |
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkari swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thorkildsen to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thorkildsen checks a leg kick.
Thorkildsen blocks the body kick.
Tikkari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tikkari duly obliges.
It looks like Rolf Thorkildsen has been cut.
Tikkari connects with a body shot that sends Thorkildsen's belly button to the back.
Thorkildsen slips a jab and a cross from Tikkari.
Tikkari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorkildsen.
Tikkari throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tikkari. That's going to slow Thorkildsen down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorkildsen backs up against the cage.
Thorkildsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tikkari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Tikkari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorkildsen throws a body punch but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorkildsen misses with a wild body shot.
Tikkari throws a lazy head kick
and Thorkildsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tikkari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorkildsen misses the jab.
Tikkari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Tikkari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thorkildsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tikkari digs a good body shot into Thorkildsen's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikkari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thorkildsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorkildsen is breathing heavily.
Tikkari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorkildsen.
Tikkari is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tikkari defending well though.
Thorkildsen is looking to advance position but Tikkari won't allow it.
Tikkari tries to kick Thorkildsen off but Thorkildsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikkari kicks Thorkildsen off and gets back to his feet.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorkildsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Tikkari's guard.
Thorkildsen wants to control from the top but Tikkari keeps moving.
Tikkari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tikkari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorkildsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari wants to stand but Thorkildsen is controlling the position.
Thorkildsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tikkari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thorkildsen has Tikkari in his guard.
Tikkari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thorkildsen trying to control the position.
Tikkari wants to get up but he can't break Thorkildsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorkildsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tikkari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen wants to improve his position but instead Tikkari has moved into half guard.
Thorkildsen 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.
Tikkari tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thorkildsen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thorkildsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tikkari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorkildsen's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorkildsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tikkari is one step ahead there.
Tikkari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Tikkari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorkildsen. Tikkari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikkari throws a body kick the misses
and Thorkildsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tikkari throws a leg kick but Thorkildsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tikkari.
Thorkildsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tikkari.
Thorkildsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorkildsen missing with a left hand there. Tikkari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tikkari misses with a combination
and Thorkildsen counters with a nice body shot.
Thorkildsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tikkari tries to avoid it but Thorkildsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tikkari to the ground. Tikkari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tikkari throws a leg kick which misses Thorkildsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorkildsen tries to avoid it.
Thorkildsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tikkari was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorkildsen.
Tikkari tries a low kick but Thorkildsen avoids it.
Tikkari lands with a kick to the temple. Thorkildsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorkildsen blocks a head kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorkildsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thorkildsen has a takedown stuffed.
Thorkildsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tikkari.
Tikkari cracks the inside of Thorkildsen's front leg.
A good leg kick by Tikkari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorkildsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tikkari.
Tikkari misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolf Thorkildsen's cut is getting worse.
Thorkildsen is looking to wear down Tikkari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thorkildsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tikkari at a distance.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick
and Thorkildsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorkildsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikkari.
Thorkildsen blocks a head kick by Tikkari.
A good leg kick by Tikkari.
Thorkildsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tikkari.
Tikkari slips under a jab from Thorkildsen.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tikkari throws a solid leg kick but Thorkildsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tikkari.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tikkari.
Thorkildsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari connects with a leg kick. Thorkildsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thorkildsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkari.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tikkari.
A good leg kick by Tikkari.
Thorkildsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick from Tikkari is predictable there
and Thorkildsen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tikkari!
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Thorkildsen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thorkildsen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorkildsen looking to ground and pound but Tikkari is blocking nicely.
Tikkari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thorkildsen won't let Tikkari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thorkildsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thorkildsen looking to finish with strikes here!
Thorkildsen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tikkari because Thorkildsen loaded up on that one.
Thorkildsen unloads with some shots from mount but Tikkari bucks and avoids them well.
Thorkildsen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorkildsen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thorkildsen looking to ground and pound but Tikkari is blocking nicely.
Tikkari holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thorkildsen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raimo Tikkari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tikkari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tikkari throws a big shot that misses.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Thorkildsen.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tikkari misses with a low kick.
Tikkari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tikkari jabs Thorkildsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari lands a head kick!
Tikkari misses with a hook to the body
and Thorkildsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Tikkari digs a good hook to Thorkildsen's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorkildsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tikkari.
Tikkari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikkari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Thorkildsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikkari moves away.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkari throws a leg kick but Thorkildsen checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tikkari. That's going to slow Thorkildsen down.
Tikkari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorkildsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorkildsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorkildsen fails with the takedown.
Tikkari cracks the inside of Thorkildsen's front leg.
Tikkari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tikkari throws a nice head kick!
Thorkildsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikkari moves away.
Thorkildsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tikkari to the ground. Thorkildsen is now in Tikkari's guard.
Thorkildsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkari is keeping the position for now.
Thorkildsen stops Tikkari from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is pushing down on Tikkari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tikkari is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorkildsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolf Thorkildsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorkildsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikkari's head.
Thorkildsen throws a strike but Tikkari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thorkildsen looking to pass the guard.
Tikkari manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tikkari throws a leg kick that misses.
Tikkari throws a body kick the misses
and Thorkildsen counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tikkari enables Thorkildsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tikkari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tikkari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thorkildsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolf Thorkildsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorkildsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikkari wants to stand and escape but Thorkildsen is having none of it.
Thorkildsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorkildsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tikkari has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorkildsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorkildsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Tikkari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tikkari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Tikkari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Itaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itaniemi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Still Counting. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Itaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen looks to land a left hand but Itaniemi moved out of range nicely.
Itaniemi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi throws a lazy right hand but Juntunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juntunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Itaniemi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itaniemi feints and then cracks Juntunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juntunen down.
Juntunen misses with a wild body shot.
Itaniemi moves out of range of the body kick from Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a combination that misses
and Itaniemi counters with a two punch combo.
Juntunen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itaniemi. Itaniemi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntunen cracks a nice hook into Itaniemi's ribs.
Itaniemi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Juntunen to counter with a crisp jab.
Juntunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juntunen 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.
Juntunen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Itaniemi's hands.
Itaniemi missing with a left hand there. Juntunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Juntunen misses
and Itaniemi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Itaniemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntunen lands with a nice combination. Itaniemi backs away looking to recover.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntunen missing with a left hand there. Itaniemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntunen defending well as Itaniemi loads up on a big left hand.
Juntunen takes a swing at Itaniemi's ribcage but misses.
Juntunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itaniemi throws out the jab.
Itaniemi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juntunen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juntunen tries to land a leg kick but Itaniemi saw it coming and moves away.
Juntunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juntunen throws the kick towards the body but Itaniemi avoids it.
Itaniemi cracks Juntunen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Itaniemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntunen.
Itaniemi throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Itaniemi misses.
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Itaniemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itaniemi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Itaniemi misses with a two punch combination.
Juntunen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itaniemi misses with a wild body shot.
Juntunen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Juntunen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Itaniemi will feel that in the morning.
Juntunen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Itaniemi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntunen.
A jab lands there for Juntunen.
Juntunen ducks under a wild hook from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi lands the left hand.
Itaniemi loads up on a big right hand but Juntunen slips the punch.
Juntunen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Itaniemi momentarily.
Juntunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itaniemi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itaniemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntunen.
Juntunen scores with a decent looking hook.
Itaniemi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntunen scores with a punch to the head.
Itaniemi is rocked!
Itaniemi is holding his hands too far apart here. Juntunen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Itaniemi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomi Juntunen!
A relieved looking Tomi Juntunen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Puman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puman comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul. Jan Puman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Andersson's chin.
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166 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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160 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Puman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Puman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson throws a jab when Puman was well out of range.
Andersson scores with a nice head shot.
Puman tries to score with a low kick but Andersson moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
Puman throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Puman misses.
Puman misses with a low kick.
Puman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puman is looking to land body kicks.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Puman's head but Puman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puman throws a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andersson misses the jab.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Puman's shoulder, as Puman tries to avoid the shot.
Puman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andersson throws a push kick but Puman slaps the foot to one side.
Puman thows a body shot but no joy.
Puman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puman can pounce on him.
Puman looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Andersson connects with the punch.
Puman tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puman punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Puman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puman moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
Puman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Puman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson cracks Puman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puman throws a chopping leg kick but Andersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson 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.
Andersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Andersson defending well as Puman loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puman 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.
Puman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Puman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pumans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puman throws a series of punches but Andersson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puman doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puman 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 Andersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andersson throws a chopping leg kick but Puman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Puman takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andersson can pounce on him.
Puman scores with a jab.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andersson cracks the inside of Puman's front leg.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Puman misses with a low kick as Andersson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puman throws a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Puman.
Andersson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puman throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Puman didn't see that one coming.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Puman ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puman's head backwards.
Puman tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersson throws a low kick but Puman moves out of range easily.
Puman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Puman clinches with his opponent.
Puman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Puman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Puman lands an elbow just above Andersson 's eye.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puman walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Puman's front leg but catches the back leg as Puman tries to avoid it.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Puman moved out of range.
Puman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Andersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Puman's head.
Andersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Andersson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puman throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Andersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Andersson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Andersson works the jab nicely.
Andersson thumps Puman with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Andersson.
Andersson swings for the body but Puman moves out of range.
Andersson throws a jab when Puman was well out of range.
Andersson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries a low kick but Puman avoids it.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Andersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andersson connects with a crisp jab.
Puman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andersson can pounce on him.
Andersson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puman is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Puman throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jan Puman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puman tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puman moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
Frank Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puman throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puman doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes to the cage accompanied by Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tauno Palo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut.
Palo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palo misses with a leg kick.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Palo avoids it.
Flashlighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter needs to keep his hands up - Palo had a free shot at his head there.
Palo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flashlighter's head.
Palo misses with an uppercut.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Palo misses.
Flashlighter moves forwards but Palo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flashlighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palo circles away quickly and effectively.
Palo tries to score with a low kick but Flashlighter moves his leg out of the way.
Palo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flashlighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Palo misses
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flashlighter throws a solid leg kick but Palo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flashlighter.
Flashlighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palo.
Flashlighter throws a big shot that misses.
Palo misses with a wild body shot.
Palo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flashlighter misses the shot to the body.
Flashlighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palo with a jab.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Palo.
Palo slips a jab and a cross from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a body punch but Palo moves out of range.
Palo lands with a shot to the body.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Palo moves out of range easily.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Palo avoids it.
Palo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Palo as he checks the leg kick.
Palo tries to clinch up.
Palo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palo. Flashlighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flashlighter's calf.
Palo swinging wildly here.
Palo tries to clinch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter tries a low kick but Palo avoids it.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Palo avoids it.
A low kick from Palo is predictable there
and Flashlighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palo's knee momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flashlighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palo moves away.
Palo throws a wild body kick that Flashlighter sees coming a mile off.
Palo lands a lovely overhand right.
Palo moves out of range as Flashlighter throws a body kick.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Palo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flashlighter clinches up with Palo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palo blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flashlighter obliges.
Palo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palo misses with some punches.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
Flashlighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palo is defending well for now.
Flashlighter breaks from the clinch.
Palo is looking to clinch but Flashlighter is avoiding it.
Palo slips a straight right by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot.
Palo blocks a low kick nicely.
Palo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flashlighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flashlighter.
Palo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flashlighter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Palo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo moves away from the strike by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter digs a good body shot into Palo's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flashlighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flashlighter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flashlighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tauno Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flashlighter will feel that in the morning.
Palo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palo checks a low kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Flashlighter fails to land.
Palo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter has a couple of punches blocked by Palo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Palo on the inside.
Flashlighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flashlighter tries to work over Palo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palo lands a knee to the head.
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 Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flashlighter 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.
Palo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flashlighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Palo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flashlighter on the side of the head.
Palo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flashlighter misses with a shot to the body
and Palo counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palo!
Palo throws a series of punches but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flashlighter. Palo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palo avoids a kick to the body.
Flashlighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Palo lands a two punch combo.
Palo 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.
Palo lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flashlighter 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 Palo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Palo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Palo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo has closed the distance and engaged Flashlighter in a clinch.
Palo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palo keeps control of Flashlighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palo tries to land a knee to the head but Flashlighter blocks with his arms.
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flashlighter tries to break free but Palo pushes him back against the cage.
Flashlighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palo prevents a body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palo looking to throw knees to the head but Flashlighter is blocking nicely.
Palo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palo lands a shoulder strike.
Palo lands an uppercut.
Flashlighter avoiding damage.
Palo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Felix Flashlighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Palo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flashlighter.
Palo lands a knee to the head.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
Flashlighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palo.
Flashlighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Palo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Flashlighter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palo scores with a shot to the side of Flashlighter's head.
Flashlighter lands a shot to the body.
Flashlighter is trying to push Palo away but Palo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palo misses with a knee strike.
Palo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flashlighter pushes Palo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palo looking to slow down the pace here.
Palo working aggressively here.
Palo misses with some punches.
Flashlighter wants to stall.
Palo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Palo fails to land.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flashlighter prevents a body shot from Palo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter manages to break the clinch.
Palo scores with a punch to the head.
Palo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flashlighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Palo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flashlighter moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
Flashlighter lands an elbow just above Palo 's eye.
Flashlighter blocks a body shot from Palo.
Flashlighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch.
Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
Palo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Palo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Palo clinches with his opponent.
Flashlighter crunches a lovely knee into Palo's ribcage.
Flashlighter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palo lands a left hand.
Flashlighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
A shot in the inside from Flashlighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flashlighter pushes off an throws an elbow but Palo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flashlighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Palo on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flashlighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Palo avoids the damage to the body.
Palo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flashlighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palo managing to block the knees to the body from Flashlighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flashlighter.
Palo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flashlighter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flashlighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Palo keeps control of Flashlighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flashlighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Palo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palo lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palo.
Palo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palo misses with some punches.
Palo can't find room to land a body shot as Flashlighter controls the action.
Flashlighter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palo's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter has had enough of the clinch but Palo keeps him there for the moment.
Flashlighter throws a head punch that misses.
Palo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Palo managing to block the knees to the body from Flashlighter.
Palo digs a right hand into Flashlighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flashlighter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Palo.
Palo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flashlighter can't break the clinch.
Flashlighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Palo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palo misses with the head strike.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palo's elbow.
Palo looking to stall.
Flashlighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Palo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo blocks an uppercut.
Palo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flashlighter is defending well for now.
Palo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flashlighter avoids a kick to the body.
Palo lands a nice hook to Flashlighter's body. Flashlighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Palo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flashlighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flashlighter avoids a kick to the body.
Flashlighter tried to score with a low kick but Palo checks it.
Flashlighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flashlighter scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo wants to clinch.
Flashlighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Palo lands a nice looking body kick.
Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Palo's legs.
Palo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab.
Palo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the body kick from Palo.
Flashlighter throws an off balance right hand
and Palo counters with an inside leg kick.
Palo tries to close the distance and clinch but Flashlighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palo checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Flashlighter.
Palo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palo checks the leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a series of punches but Palo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauno Palo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tauno Palo!
Tauno Palo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Nort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nort might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riverside - Forgotten Land. Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danzig - Mother. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Nort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Nort misses the target.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Nort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nort.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nort throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Nort lands a body shot.
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!
Nort connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Rick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Nort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab when Nort was well out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Nort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Nort moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Nort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nort throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nort counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nort moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nort's corner calls for a 1-2. Nort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Nort lands.
Thompson is rocked!
Nort throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nort finish him?
Nort cracks Thompson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niklas Nort!
Niklas Nort made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum comes into the arena with High Hopes - Pink Floyd blaring out of the sound system. Victor Reinhardt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Reinhardt with that takedown attempt.
Chillum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Chillum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinhardt.
Chillum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick which misses Chillum's front leg but catches the back leg as Chillum tries to avoid it.
Reinhardt misses with a body kick.
Reinhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Chillum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reinhardt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum lands a slapping body shot.
Chillum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chillum misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt throws a shot from downtown. Chillum moves away and avoids it.
Reinhardt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chillum checks it well.
Chillum misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinhardt moves away from the strike by Chillum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum dodges the punch combination from Reinhardt.
Chillum tries a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
Chillum lands a nice looking body kick.
Chillum cracks the inside of Reinhardt's front leg.
Reinhardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chillum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chillum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chillum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinhardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Chillum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinhardt digs a good hook to Chillum's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chillum throws a body punch but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Reinhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Chillum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reinhardt misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
Chillum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Reinhardt. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinhardt. Chillum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chillum thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Chillum scores with a hook.
Chillum is looking to wear down Reinhardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Reinhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chillum blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chillum.
Chillum moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reinhardt. Chillum shrugs it off though.
Reinhardt tests Chillum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doc Chillum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Reinhardt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinhardt scores with a hook to the body. Chillum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Chillum.
Chillum drops his hands momentarily and Reinhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reinhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Chillum is just out of range.
Chillum wants to land a leg kick but Reinhardt is out of range.
Chillum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinhardt.
Chillum lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chillum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reinhardt looks to land a right hand but Chillum moved out of range.
Chillum cracks the inside of Reinhardt's front leg.
Chillum scores with a body shot.
Reinhardt looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum misses with a straight left.
Chillum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinhardt misses with a low kick.
Chillum checks a low kick from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Chillum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinhardt 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.
Chillum rushes Reinhardt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chillum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chillum lands a shoulder strike.
Chillum blocking some punches.
Reinhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chillum is trying to stall.
Chillum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Chillum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reinhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Chillum.
Reinhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Reinhardt throws a low kick, looking for Chillum's leg but Chillum calmly moves out of range.
Chillum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chillum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinhardt throws out the jab.
Chillum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chillum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Chillum.
Chillum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chillum is looking to slow Reinhardt down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chillum doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinhardt circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chillum misses the target.
Reinhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinhardt missing with a left hand there. Chillum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reinhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chillum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chillum motions for Reinhardt to come forward. Chillum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum swings for the body but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Reinhardt.
Chillum misses the shot to the body.
Chillum slips under a jab.
Chillum slips a straight right by Reinhardt.
Chillum lands a body shot.
Chillum slips under a jab from Reinhardt.
Chillum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chillum.
Reinhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Chillum scores with a body shot.
Chillum scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chillum lands with a nice body punch.
Chillum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Chillum.
Some bone on bone action there as Chillum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chillum looks to land a combination but Reinhardt avoids it well.
Chillum scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinhardt should have avoided that one.
Reinhardt is rocked!
Chillum lands a nice shot to the body.
Reinhardt is breathing heavily.
Chillum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chillum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chillum misses the shot to the body.
Chillum stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinhardt. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle, before Chillum throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Reinhardt's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Chillum lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Doc Chillum!
A very excited looking Doc Chillum 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Kalske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemmo Kalske will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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281 lbs
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World class 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
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTrigger misses with a low kick.
McTrigger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalske at a distance.
No joy there for McTrigger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTrigger swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
McTrigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTrigger connects with an inside leg kick.
McTrigger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTrigger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTrigger stuns Kalske with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTrigger looks to land a body kick but Kalske moved away.
McTrigger lands with a good body shot.
Kalske looks gassed!
McTrigger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalske on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalske's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McTrigger throwing strikes from guard but Kalske blocks nicely.
McTrigger trying to control but Kalske is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTrigger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McTrigger advances to half guard.
McTrigger controlling the action here.
McTrigger is looking to advance position but Kalske won't allow it.
Kalske controlling the position for now.
Kalske avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTrigger.
Kalske is trying to maintain the position but McTrigger is very close to passing his half guard.
McTrigger prevents Kalske from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McTrigger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalske sees it coming and defends easily.
McTrigger tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McTrigger controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McTrigger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTrigger. That did some damage!
McTrigger blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a leg kick but Kalske moved away.
Kalske punishes McTrigger's body with a nice straight punch.
McTrigger misses with a low kick.
Kalske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTrigger.
Kalske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTrigger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalske throws a solid leg kick but McTrigger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalske.
McTrigger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger works his foot free and advances to mount.
McTrigger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger landing strikes from the mount.
McTrigger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McTrigger cracks Kalske with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McTrigger thowing shots but they're missing.
McTrigger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kalske is in a horrible position here. McTrigger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger tries to control but Kalske wriggling away.
Kalske tries to hold on but McTrigger pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kalske.
McTrigger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and Kalske moves out of range easily.
McTrigger just misses with a punch to the body.
McTrigger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from McTrigger is predictable there
and Kalske counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalske leaves McTrigger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on McTrigger's shoulder, as McTrigger tries to avoid the shot.
McTrigger is looking to chop away at Kalske's legs.
A head kick misses from Kalske.
McTrigger throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
McTrigger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
George McTrigger is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTrigger misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger misses the shot to the body.
Kalske throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTrigger.
Kalske looks to throw the jab but McTrigger is out of range.
McTrigger scores with a kick to the body.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
McTrigger throws a leg kick which misses Kalske's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalske tries to avoid it.
Kalske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McTrigger lands with a shot to the body.
McTrigger gets a double leg takedown into Kalske's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTrigger wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
McTrigger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTrigger 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.
Kalske is trying to keep McTrigger in close.
McTrigger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalske can do to turn this around?
McTrigger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTrigger is working hard here to advance position.
McTrigger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McTrigger thows a huge punch but Kalske dodges it nicely.
McTrigger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kalske is defending against the submission attempts here by McTrigger.
McTrigger is keen to just control but Kalske is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalske tries to get to full guard but McTrigger has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalske is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTrigger scores with a couple of nice shots.
McTrigger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTrigger throwing shots but Kalske is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske trying to control here.
McTrigger is looking to advance position but Kalske won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McTrigger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McTrigger's back!
McTrigger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McTrigger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be McTrigger right now.
McTrigger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McTrigger manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTrigger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalske is one step ahead there.
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.
George McTrigger dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Kalske takes one on the button.
McTrigger throws a solid leg kick but Kalske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTrigger.
Kalske misses with a low kick.
Kalske wants to clinch up but McTrigger keeps it at a distance.
McTrigger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalske fails to land with a series of punches.
McTrigger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Kalske misses.
Kalske misses with a low kick.
McTrigger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
McTrigger jabs Kalske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McTrigger.
Kalske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTrigger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTrigger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McTrigger throws a one two combo.
McTrigger clobbers Kalske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! McTrigger slams his shin into Kalske's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for McTrigger.
George McTrigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McTrigger.
McTrigger lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from McTrigger.
McTrigger throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
McTrigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalske throws a body kick the misses
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTrigger.
Hemmo Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTrigger moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kalske goes down! Can McTrigger finish him!?
Kalske is rocked!
Kalske can't keep his opponent in guard - McTrigger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalske is still in real trouble! Can McTrigger finish him?
McTrigger working Kalske over with strikes.
McTrigger wants to take a breather but Kalske is having none of it.
George McTrigger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McTrigger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kalske seems to have recovered his senses.
McTrigger passes to side control.
McTrigger trying to control the action but Kalske is working from the bottom.
Kalske managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McTrigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kalske trying to remain calm as McTrigger controls from the top position.
McTrigger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The strikes coming from McTrigger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kalske avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McTrigger.
Kalske is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalske's head.
McTrigger wants to pass to mount but Kalske is defending the position.
McTrigger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kalske wants to control but McTrigger is keeping busy.
McTrigger is pressing down on Kalske's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalske is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalske is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTrigger scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McTrigger is looking to take a break and control but Kalske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTrigger stalling away here and it's allowed Kalske to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George McTrigger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTrigger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George McTrigger!
Our winner, George McTrigger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Cmon Feel The Noise. The crowd seem to be enjoying Torturo's choice of entrance music: Mogwai - Katrien. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Stark misses.
Torturo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torturo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stark.
Torturo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Torturo ducks down to avoid it.
Torturo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Torturo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torturo, right into the meat.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
Stark throws a low kick but Torturo avoids it.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Torturo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo motions for Stark to come forward. Torturo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torturo finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torturo connects with a nice looking jab.
Torturo is looking to clinch.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torturo counters with an inside leg kick.
Torturo misses with a looping left.
Stark misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark 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.
Stark tries to work over Torturo's front leg with a kick but Torturo checks it.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torturo blocks a low kick nicely.
Torturo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo is looking to land body kicks.
Stark misses with a combination
and Torturo counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Torturo.
Torturo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torturo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Torturo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torturo's brow.
Torturo misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torturo with a knee to the head.
Torturo blocking some punches.
Torturo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Torturo tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Marko Torturo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
Torturo throws a leg kick
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Stark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torturo tries to keep at a distance but Stark has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Torturo.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torturo stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stark fails to land.
Stark lands with a light punch inside.
Torturo misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Torturo trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torturo into the cage.
Torturo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
A nice left hand lands by Stark.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Torturo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Torturo controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark lands a right hand.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from Torturo.
Torturo misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torturo misses with a knee strike.
Torturo pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Stark.
It looks like Marko Torturo has been cut.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torturo lands a nice elbow.
Torturo tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Torturo back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torturo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stark's brow.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Torturo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with a light punch inside.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Stark on the inside.
Stark blocks an elbow strike.
Stark blocks an elbow strike from Torturo.
Torturo blocks a body shot from Stark.
Nice elbow from Torturo.
Still in the clinch, Torturo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torturo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torturo blocks an uppercut.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torturo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torturo avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
Stark lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torturo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws an elbow but it misses.
Torturo prevents a body shot from Stark.
Torturo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torturo gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Torturo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torturo pushes off an throws an elbow but Stark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark landing knees to the body.
Torturo blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marko Torturo's cut.
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!
Torturo defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Torturo tries to move into range but Stark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torturo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torturo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Torturo blocks the leg kick.
Torturo lands an overhand right.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Torturo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torturo's calf.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torturo tries a head kick but it misses.
Torturo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark.
Thomas Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torturo.
Torturo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Torturo. Beautiful body shot.
Torturo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torturo checks a low kick from Stark.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Torturo.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torturo moves away from the strike by Stark.
Torturo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark thuds his right hand into Torturo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torturo tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torturo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torturo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
Torturo moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark punishes Torturo's body with a nice straight punch.
Torturo blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Stark!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomi.
Taalasmaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa regains half guard.
Taalasmaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taalasmaa working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomi defends it easily.
Taalasmaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Gomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taalasmaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomi throwing strikes but missing.
Gomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taalasmaa is looking to sweep but instead, Gomi has passed into half guard.
Gomi lands strikes from half guard.
Gomi slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomi seems to be working for a kimura but Taalasmaa defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Gomi there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi working over Taalasmaa with some ground and pound. Taalasmaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taalasmaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomi pulls his head out easily.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Gomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomi throwing shots but Taalasmaa is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Gomi postures up.
Taalasmaa is refusing to be controlled, as Gomi sits in half guard.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
Gomi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taalasmaa reverses the position - he's now on top in Gomi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taalasmaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taalasmaa has managed to get both his arms back between Gomi's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position but Gomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Taalasmaa tries to hold on but Gomi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taalasmaa is trying to escape the mount.
Gomi landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi prevents Taalasmaa from getting the reversal.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Gomi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomi with a jab.
Taalasmaa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Taalasmaa moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Taalasmaa. That snapped Gomi's head back.
Taalasmaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taalasmaa with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Gomi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomi is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, Gomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takanori Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi throws a low kick, looking for Taalasmaa's leg but Taalasmaa calmly moves out of range.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi checks a low kick from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Taalasmaa is predictable there
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taalasmaa as he avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa scores with a takedown into Gomi's guard.
Taalasmaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomi's calf.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Gomi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Taalasmaa fails to land the takedown.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Gomi lands with a straight right. Taalasmaa didn't see that one coming.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but Gomi moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomi.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Gomi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taalasmaa's calf.
Taalasmaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomi.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Gomi's head but Gomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Takanori Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taalasmaa tries to improve position but can't.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taalasmaa sneaks back into half guard.
Gomi throws a strike but Taalasmaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi is looking to stand up but Taalasmaa won't let him.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomi pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taalasmaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Taalasmaa fails with the takedown.
Taalasmaa digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Jab by Gomi.
Taalasmaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi sneaks back into half guard.
Taalasmaa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to sweep but instead, Taalasmaa has passed into half guard.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Taalasmaa is controlling him
Takanori Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa is working for a kimura but Gomi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Taalasmaa is controlling the position.
Gomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taalasmaa defends it easily.
Taalasmaa scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa stands up over Gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Taalasmaa prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taalasmaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi wants to improve his position but instead Taalasmaa has moved into half guard.
Gomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries to kick Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taalasmaa works his way into full mount!
Taalasmaa with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa looking to secure an arm triangle but Gomi defends it well.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi is trying to stand.
Gomi is looking to get to half guard.
Taalasmaa breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Gomi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gomi is trying to escape the mount.
Gomi taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa wants to slow Gomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomi is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Gomi coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Taalasmaa as Gomi shoots in.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Taalasmaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taalasmaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taalasmaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi leaves Taalasmaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick
and Gomi counters with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa moves to clinch but Gomi breaks away
and Gomi counters with a right hand to the body.
Taalasmaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Gomi avoids a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Taalasmaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Taalasmaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Taalasmaa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomi prevents Taalasmaa from improving his position.
Taalasmaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Taalasmaa blocks nicely.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Taalasmaa blocks nicely.
Gomi pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Gomi there.
Gomi tries to pass to full mount but Taalasmaa defends it.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
Taalasmaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomi.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Taalasmaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gomi frees his head nicely. Oh but Taalasmaa has switched to an armbar! Gomi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Seppo Taalasmaa!
Seppo Taalasmaa is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jokinen's choice of entrance music: E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Otso Jokinen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen jabs Zeldenthuis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Zeldenthuis misses.
Zeldenthuis misses with a low kick.
Zeldenthuis lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Zeldenthuis circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Zeldenthuis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeldenthuis off to one side.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zeldenthuis's head.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeldenthuis.
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!
Zeldenthuis feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Zeldenthuis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Zeldenthuis can't escape the position.
Jokinen scoring with strikes but Zeldenthuis is staying in there.
Zeldenthuis is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Zeldenthuis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zeldenthuis regains half guard.
Zeldenthuis is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping him busy.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control but Jokinen manages to pass to mount!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Zeldenthuis is squirming around nicely.
Jokinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zeldenthuis circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Zeldenthuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that misses.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeldenthuis misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen gets a clinch.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Zeldenthuis wants to stall.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeldenthuis backwards.
Zeldenthuis swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Zeldenthuis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeldenthuis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Zeldenthuis tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Zeldenthuis back against the cage.
Zeldenthuis lands a right hand.
Zeldenthuis working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeldenthuis or not.
Zeldenthuis throws a head punch that misses.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body punch.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeldenthuis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeldenthuis can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Zeldenthuis is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Zeldenthuis into the cage.
Zeldenthuis breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Zeldenthuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zeldenthuis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeldenthuis misses with a looping left.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeldenthuis.
Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeldenthuis momentarily.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otso Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Zeldenthuis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeldenthuis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Zeldenthuis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeldenthuis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis scores with a hook.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Zeldenthuis's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen sizes up Zeldenthuis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeldenthuis.
Otso Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Zeldenthuis misses.
Zeldenthuis misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Zeldenthuis controls the action.
Zeldenthuis tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zeldenthuis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jokinen to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Zeldenthuis back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jokinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeldenthuis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen pushes Zeldenthuis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeldenthuis lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeldenthuis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeldenthuis scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen pushes Zeldenthuis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zeldenthuis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zeldenthuis throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Zeldenthuis throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen rushes Zeldenthuis and presses him up against the cage.
Otso Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeldenthuis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeldenthuis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeldenthuis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeldenthuis working aggressively here.
Zeldenthuis has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Zeldenthuis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zeldenthuis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zeldenthuis tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
Zeldenthuis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Zeldenthuis lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeldenthuis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Zeldenthuis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeldenthuis's gas tank.
Zeldenthuis throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Zeldenthuis avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Zeldenthuis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zeldenthuis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeldenthuis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Zeldenthuis.
Jokinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen is working Zeldenthuis over against the cage.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeldenthuis backwards.
Zeldenthuis is rocked!
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Zeldenthuis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zeldenthuis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zeldenthuis to his knees! Jokinen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Otso Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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