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MMA HELSINKI 69 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Cracker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Nyan song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Cracker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cracker moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Cracker lands an elbow just above Guy 's eye.
It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Cracker throws an elbow but it misses.
Cracker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cracker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Cracker, against the cage.
Cracker lands an elbow that stopped Guy in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cracker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guy's brow.
Cracker lands an elbow just above Guy 's eye.
Guy lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cracker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cracker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
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!
Cracker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cracker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cracker rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cracker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cracker lands an elbow inside.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Cracker, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cracker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guy's brow.
Guy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy grinds an elbow into Cracker's temple.
Guy is working to tighten is grip on Cracker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cracker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Guy is really squeezing tight and eventually Cracker passes out! Guy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). That Guy!
A relieved looking That Guy 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Extreme Ways. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa misses with a few strikes there.
Kiilopaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Moreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira lands a high kick!
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Moreira lands a lovely overhand right.
Kiilopaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moreira back to the cage. Kiilopaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Moreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiilopaa throws a good cross that connects.
Kiilopaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiilopaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiilopaa blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
Kiilopaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiilopaa clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Moreira to work.
Moreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiilopaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and clinches.
Kiilopaa blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira'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 getting on Moreira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Moreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands with a left to the head.
Moreira stalling in the clinch.
Moreira has Kiilopaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kiilopaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moreira is struggling to control the position.
Moreira has Kiilopaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kiilopaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiilopaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.
Kiilopaa misses with a punch to the body.
Kiilopaa is trying to force a seperation but Moreira has the dominant position.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiilopaa prevents a body shot from Moreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with an elbow over the top.
Moreira keeps control of Kiilopaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiilopaa is trying to break the clinch but Moreira is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moreira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kiilopaa looking to stall.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreira scores with a shot to the side of Kiilopaa's head.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is getting worse.
Moreira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiilopaa blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiilopaa's efforts to push away.
Moreira has Kiilopaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kiilopaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is trying to break free.
Kiilopaa tries to break the clinch but Moreira is controlling the position.
Moreira pushes Kiilopaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiilopaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreira has him pressed against the cage.
Kiilopaa has had enough of the clinch but Moreira keeps him there for the moment.
Moreira is stalling here.
Kiilopaa is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira lands a nice knee to the body.
Kiilopaa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiilopaa.
Moreira slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Moreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kiilopaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kiilopaa cracks Moreira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiilopaa looks to land a combination but Moreira avoids it well.
Moreira lands with a kick to the temple. Kiilopaa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiilopaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira misses the jab.
Kiilopaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiilopaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Moreira lands.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kiilopaa throws a hook but Moreira blocks it.
Kiilopaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Moreira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab
enabling Moreira to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiilopaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiilopaa throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Kiilopaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreira scores with a leg kick.
Kiilopaa shoots in and drives through. Moreira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiilopaa misses with a two punch combination.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Moreira. That snapped Kiilopaa's head back.
Kiilopaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Kiilopaa blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Moreira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiilopaa or not.
Moreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.
Jeez, Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moreira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Moreira.
Moreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiilopaa's efforts to push away.
Moreira cracks Kiilopaa with a nice body shot.
Kiilopaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Kiilopaa blocks with his arms.
Moreira scores with a shot to the side of Kiilopaa's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
A victorious Daniel Vieira Moreira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonhson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Jonhson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
It looks like Jeff Jonhson has been cut.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Jonhson delivers a nice body kick.
Jonhson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a body punch but Jonhson moves out of range.
Jonhson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonhson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonhson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Jonhson lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Jonhson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonhson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Jonhson.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonhson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonhson blocks a jab.
Jonhson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonhson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jonhson.
Jonhson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Jonhson avoids it easily.
Jonhson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Greg Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonhson jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Jonhson scores with a nice right hand.
Jonhson drops Anderson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jonhson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jonhson!
A victorious Jeff Jonhson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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198 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lola throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lola misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.
Lola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balboa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balboa staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balboa lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Balboa.
Lola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lola misses with a straight left.
Lola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
A punch combination from Lola misses.
Balboa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balboa throws the left hand but Lola avoids the punch easily.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lola moves away.
Lola throws an overhand right that lands on Balboa's shoulder, as Balboa tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola moves out of range of the strikes.
Balboa lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lola ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Lola misses with a wild body shot.
Balboa cracks Lola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Lola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa throws a good cross that connects.
Balboa lands an overhand right.
Lola is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lola scores with a hook to the body. Balboa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa throws a jab when Lola was well out of range.
Balboa cracks Lola with a good jab.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Balboa drops Lola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lola looks back up at him and smiles so Balboa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lola is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Lola's ribs.
Lola seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lola looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Balboa.
Balboa misses the jab.
Balboa closes the distance and pushes Lola back into the cage.
Balboa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lola is keeping busy.
Lola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa lands a big right hand that sends Lola crashing to the mat! Balboa stays standing though and waves Lola back to his feet!
Balboa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lola staying out of range there.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lola.
Lola throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balboa lands an overhand right.
Balboa sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lola's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lola's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Balboa!
Rocky Balboa made sure to mention his sponsor, Adrenaline in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music. Pena Trasseli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trasseli takes a swing at Jussi's ribcage but misses.
Jussi shoots in and bounces Trasseli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jussi is looking to work some ground and pound but Trasseli has wrist control.
Trasseli looking for a sweep. Not yet Trasseli, not yet.
Trasseli pulls Jussi in close to prevent any damage.
Trasseli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jussi throws a big elbow that misses.
Trasseli is looking for a triangle but Jussi pushes his legs off easily.
Jussi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trasseli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jussi has Trasseli in his guard.
Trasseli throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi has his foot on Trasseli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trasseli works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jussi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trasseli manages to get himself to full guard.
Jussi cracks Trasseli with a solid left hand.
Trasseli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trasseli lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Trasseli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jussi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jussi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jussi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jussi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jussi is looking to work some ground and pound but Trasseli has wrist control.
Jussi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trasseli is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jussi frees his head nicely. Oh but Trasseli has switched to an armbar! Jussi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pena Trasseli!
An out of breath Pena Trasseli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disicable -:Eminem . Abraham Berkovitz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Armand Agasi's chin.
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28
177 lbs
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26
167 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Berkovitz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkovitz throws a sloppy head kick and Agasi moves out of range easily.
Agasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berkovitz catches Agasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berkovitz throws a nice looking combination but Agasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berkovitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agasi.
Berkovitz fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Berkovitz misses its intended target.
Agasi throws a head kick but Berkovitz moves out of range.
Agasi throws a body punch but Berkovitz moves out of range.
Abraham Berkovitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agasi cracks a nice hook into Berkovitz's ribs.
Agasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkovitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agasi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Berkovitz misses.
Agasi is looking to clinch but Berkovitz is avoiding it.
Berkovitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agasi but Agasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agasi misses with a wild body shot.
Berkovitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Berkovitz tries to sprawl but Agasi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berkovitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agasi.
Agasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berkovitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berkovitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berkovitz looking for submissions off his back.
Agasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berkovitz is just riding it out for now. Agasi eventually gives up the hold.
Berkovitz tries to get to full guard but Agasi has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agasi pulls his head out easily.
Agasi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agasi 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.
Agasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berkovitz's head.
Agasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Agasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berkovitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berkovitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agasi is aware though and is defending well.
Agasi passes Berkovitz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berkovitz gets full guard.
Berkovitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Agasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Agasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkovitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Agasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkovitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berkovitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agasi has managed to get both his arms back between Berkovitz's legs - danger averted.
Agasi pushes down on Berkovitz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkovitz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkovitz wants to get back to full guard.
Agasi is looking to advance position but Berkovitz won't allow it.
Agasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Agasi drops an elbow to the side of Berkovitz's head.
Berkovitz is looking to control Agasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berkovitz avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agasi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berkovitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Agasi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berkovitz tries to roll over but Agasi keeps him under control.
Berkovitz looking for submissions off his back.
Berkovitz gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berkovitz misses with a head kick.
Berkovitz is looking to slow Agasi down with leg kicks.
Berkovitz looks to land a right hand but Agasi moved out of range.
Berkovitz shoots in and bounces Agasi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Berkovitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkovitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berkovitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Agasi trying to control the position.
Agasi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berkovitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Agasi has momentary wrist control but Berkovitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Berkovitz with a nice head shot there.
Agasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berkovitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Armand Agasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agasi working Berkovitz over with strikes here.
Agasi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Agasi prevents Berkovitz from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agasi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berkovitz is now in Agasi's guard. A big mistake from Agasi there, giving up the dominant position!
Berkovitz preventing the sweep.
Berkovitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berkovitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkovitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Agasi has wrist control.
Agasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkovitz.
Berkovitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berkovitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkovitz wants to pass the guard but Agasi is keeping the position.
Agasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agasi trying to keep a closed guard but Berkovitz is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi trying to control the position.
Berkovitz throws an elbow that misses. Agasi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berkovitz's guard. Nice move by Agasi!
Agasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkovitz's head.
Agasi working some strikes from top position.
Agasi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berkovitz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Agasi is looking to defend but Berkovitz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Agasi! Berkovitz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Agasi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abraham Berkovitz!
Post fight, Abraham Berkovitz took to the microphone: 'Ohhh Shit you just got Knocked the Fuck Out!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude has chosen Gunslinger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
215 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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24
218 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rude. That's going to slow Bruno down.
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruno.
A combination from Bruno does no damage.
Bruno throws a lazy uppercut
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rude misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruno misses with a looping left.
Bruno loads up on a big right hand but Rude slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Rude. That snapped Bruno's head back.
Rude looks for the body kick but Bruno saw that one coming.
Bruno checks a leg kick.
Bruno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Rude tenderised Bruno's leg. Bruno is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Rude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rude.
Bruno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rude.
Rude takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rude moves away.
Rude dodges the punch combination from Bruno.
Rude throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruno misses with a right hand
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruno misses with a hook.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno throws a looping overhand right but Rude ducks down to avoid it.
Bruno scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Rude.
Bruno lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruno lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude throws a leg kick but Bruno checks it.
Magne Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruno tries to bum rush Rude with a series of wild strikes but Rude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruno throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude.
Rude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruno counters with a left and a right that stings Rude.
A jab lands there for Bruno.
Rude lands with an uppercut that bounces Bruno off the cage and back into range.
Bruno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rude.
Bruno throws a shot from downtown. Rude moves away and avoids it.
Rude moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Bruno throws a series of punches but Rude moves out of range.
Rude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruno.
Bruno misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruno throws a combination that misses
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruno misses with a wild body shot.
Rude with a hook.
Bruno throws a series of punches but Rude avoids them all with ease.
Rude misses with a straight left.
Rude tries to land a leg kick but Bruno saw it coming and moves away.
Rude throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruno.
Rude moves out of range of the strikes.
Rude misses with a looping right.
Bruno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rude showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno throws a poor cross that misses
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bruno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rude connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruno scrambles back to his feet.
Rude thumps Bruno with a low kick.
Rude wants to land a leg kick but Bruno is out of range.
Bruno scores with a hook to the body. Rude takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rude cracks Bruno with a good jab.
Bruno is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Bruno. Beautiful body shot.
Bruno jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rude lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruno moves out of range as Rude strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruno looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
Bruno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rude throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rude dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rude walks into a stiff left hand from Bruno.
Bruno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rude misses with a looping left.
Bruno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bruno misses with an uppercut. Rude saw that one coming.
Bruno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruno is out of range.
Bruno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruno swings for the body but Rude moves out of range.
Bruno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Bruno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rude misses with a hook. Bruno ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rude misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruno moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruno moves away from the strike by Rude.
Rude lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruno's sensitive parts.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rude moves away.
Bruno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rude misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruno counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Rude throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rude throws a hook to the side of Bruno's head but Bruno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rude was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruno.
Bruno throws a body punch but Rude moves out of range.
Bruno lands with an uppercut that bounces Rude off the cage and back into range.
Dominic Rude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruno throws out the jab.
Rude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rude scores with a jab to the head.
Bruno walks into a left hand.
Rude's corner calls for a 1-2. Rude obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Bruno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruno seems to have got his legs back now.
Rude throws an overhand right that lands on Bruno's shoulder, as Bruno tries to avoid the shot.
Bruno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rude.
Rude slips a jab and a cross from Bruno.
Bruno throws a looping overhand right but Rude ducks down to avoid it.
Bruno misses with a jab to the body
and Rude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rude dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruno checks a leg kick.
Rude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rude.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rude, right into the meat.
Rude misses with a jab to the body
and Bruno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rude lands a really nice looking cross but Bruno seems unphased.
Rude takes a swing at Bruno's ribcage but misses.
Rude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rude lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rude digs a good body shot into Bruno's ribs.
Bruno avoids the body shot from Rude.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rude manages to avoid it.
Rude attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rude feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude is looking to slow Bruno down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bruno scores with a shot to the body.
Bruno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno lands a jab to Rude's midsection.
Rude throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruno.
Bruno throws a sloppy body shot
and Rude counters with a two punch combo.
Rude misses with a hook
and Bruno counters with a one-two to the body.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Bruno.
Rude comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rude cracks Bruno with a right hand 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruno.
Rude avoids the body shot from Bruno.
Bruno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruno throws a lazy uppercut
and Rude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruno fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rude. Bruno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rude.
Rude misses with a few strikes there.
Bruno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruno misses with a jab to the body
and Rude counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruno misses with a hook.
Rude loads up on a big right hand but Bruno slips the punch.
Rude lands with a cross.
Rude throws a hook but Bruno avoids it easily.
Rude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rude thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno fails to land with a series of punches.
Rude looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruno is just out of range.
Rude throws a shot from downtown. Bruno moves away and avoids it.
Bruno misses the jab.
Bruno throws a body punch but Rude moves out of range.
Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rude throws a jab when Bruno was well out of range.
Bruno throws a right hand that Rude ducks under and follows up with a left that Rude also avoids with ease.
Rude scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruno. Rude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruno misses with the combination.
Rude throws an overhand right that lands on Bruno's shoulder, as Bruno tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude lands with an overhand left.
Bruno misses with a wild combination.
Rude uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruno.
Rude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rude stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude throws a low kick, looking for Bruno's leg but Bruno calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rude.
Rude lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bruno falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rude dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Rude!
An out of breath Dominic Rude thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Barorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barorf comes to the cage accompanied by Wena - Salutuj. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
153 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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29
133 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Barorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen misses with a few strikes there.
Barorf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Nykanen misses the target.
Barorf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nykanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barorf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nykanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nykanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barorf manages to avoid it.
Barorf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nykanen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barorf is in Nykanen's guard.
Nykanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barorf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barorf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nykanen is trying to keep Barorf in close.
Barorf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barorf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf throws a big right hand that misses.
Barorf throwing strikes from guard but Nykanen blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barorf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Nykanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Nykanen. Those never looked like landing.
Nykanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barorf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barorf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nykanen swivels and escapes.
Barorf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barorf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nykanen is refusing to be controlled, as Barorf sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nykanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barorf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nykanen defending well though.
Still in half guard, Barorf seems content to control.
Barorf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nykanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barorf throws a strike but Nykanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nykanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barorf being controlled here, momentarily.
Nykanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Barorf has wrist control.
Nykanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Barorf keeps moving.
Nykanen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Barorf to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nykanen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Barorf pulls down on the head and he's put Nykanen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karol Barorf!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Karol Barorf made sure he mentioned Gilop®, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes to the cage accompanied by Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. Ola has chosen Disorder by Ice T&Slayer as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nic Ola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ola thows a body shot but no joy.
Fletcher ducks under a wild hook from Ola.
Ola motions for Fletcher to come forward. Ola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fletcher is able to avoid easily.
Ola scoring well with a low kick there.
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ola.
Ola throws a poor cross that misses
and Fletcher counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ola. Fletcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fletcher slips a jab from Ola.
Ola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ola scores with a one two! Fletcher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fletcher misses with a hook. Ola ducked under it nicely.
Ola darts in trying to clinch
and Fletcher counters with a body kick that stops Ola in his tracks momentarily.
Ola misses with an uppercut. Fletcher saw that one coming.
Nic Ola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher ducks under a wild hook from Ola.
Ola connects with a single shot there.
Ola looks to land a left hand but Fletcher moved out of range nicely.
Ola misses with a wild body shot.
Ola checks a low kick from Fletcher.
Ola just misses with a punch to the body.
Fletcher scores with a hook.
Fletcher avoids the head kick by Ola.
Ola throws a hook but Fletcher blocks it.
Fletcher shoots in and gets a takedown into Ola's guard.
Fletcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fletcher throws a strike but Ola avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fletcher 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.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fletcher.
Fletcher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ola is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ola has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ola looking to pass the guard.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ola is one step ahead there.
Fletcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ola's guard.
Ola is adopting a defensive guard.
Fletcher connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ola has Fletcher pulled in close to control his posture.
Ola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fletcher.
Ola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fletcher defends well.
Fletcher throwing strikes from guard but Ola blocks nicely.
Ola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher looking to pass the guard.
Ola trying to keep a closed guard but Fletcher is proving a slippery customer.
Fletcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ola keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher looking to sit in guard and control but Ola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Rmarkas Fletcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fletcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Ola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fletcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown.
Fletcher jumps into guard, dragging Ola to the mat.
Ola distracts Fletcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ola trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Ola passes Fletcher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rmarkas Fletcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fletcher's head.
Ola passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ola wants to control the pace but Fletcher is squirming around nicely.
Ola looking to finish Fletcher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fletcher!
Ola looking to control but Fletcher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ola misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fletcher tries to reverse the position but Ola maintains control.
Fletcher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fletcher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ola lands a nice shot to the head.
Fletcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ola wants to control the pace but Fletcher is squirming around nicely.
Ola lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fletcher is rocked!
Fletcher is bucking up trying to escape but Ola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Fletcher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ola drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fletcher! More shots from Ola and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nic Ola!
Nic Ola is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Nic Ola gave a big smile as he said 'Yeaaaaah....thats better!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukobach Hasmal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harjakainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let's Go Fiesta . Ukobach Hasmal told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukobach Hasmal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasmal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harjakainen misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Harjakainen. Beautiful body shot.
Harjakainen misses the jab.
Hasmal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harjakainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hasmal.
Hasmal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harjakainen works Hasmal's body with a nice hook.
Hasmal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harjakainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasmal throws a hook to the side of Harjakainen's head but Harjakainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harjakainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harjakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasmal throws a head kick but Harjakainen moves out of range.
Hasmal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harjakainen lands a leg kick that knocks Hasmal off balance momentarily.
Harjakainen punishes Hasmal's body with a nice straight punch.
Harjakainen blocks a leg kick.
Hasmal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasmal punishes Harjakainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ukobach Hasmal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harjakainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasmal manages to avoid it.
Hasmal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harjakainen's hands.
A combination from Harjakainen does no damage.
Hasmal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harjakainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasmal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hasmal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasmal takes one on the button.
Harjakainen feints a jab promting Hasmal to slip. Harjakainen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hasmal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harjakainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hasmal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harjakainen tries to land a leg kick but Hasmal saw it coming and moves away.
Harjakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasmal was well out of range. Poor timing from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen tries to bum rush Hasmal with a series of wild strikes but Hasmal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal throws a head kick that misses
and Harjakainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasmal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harjakainen.
Hasmal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasmal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harjakainen.
Harjakainen avoids the body shot from Hasmal.
Harjakainen looks to land a combination. Hasmal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ukobach Hasmal has been cut.
Hasmal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasmal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harjakainen manages to avoid it.
Hasmal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harjakainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Hasmal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harjakainen. Harjakainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hasmal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hasmal tries to land a leg kick but Harjakainen saw it coming and moves away.
Hasmal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harjakainen.
Harjakainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasmal. Harjakainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harjakainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal misses with a low kick.
Hasmal is looking to slow Harjakainen down with leg kicks.
Harjakainen swings for the body but Hasmal moves out of range.
Harjakainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harjakainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Harjakainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Hasmal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harjakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasmal was well out of range. Poor timing from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hasmal.
Harjakainen missing with a left hand there. Hasmal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harjakainen scores with the left hand. Hasmal knows he should have avoided that one.
Harjakainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hasmal lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasmal looks to throw the jab but Harjakainen is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal scores with a punch to the head.
Hasmal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Harjakainen catches Hasmal right on the button with a cross.
Harjakainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Harjakainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hasmal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harjakainen.
Hasmal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasmal misses with a head kick.
Harjakainen wants to slow Hasmal down by chopping away at his legs.
Harjakainen checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hasmal misses with a low kick.
Harjakainen scores with a jab to the body.
Harjakainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hasmal throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ukobach Hasmal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ukobach Hasmal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harjakainen lands a jab to the nose.
Harjakainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harjakainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hasmal tries to move into range but Harjakainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hasmal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harjakainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasmal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harjakainen blocks a jab.
Harjakainen slips a straight right by Hasmal.
Hasmal misses with a series of wild punches.
Harjakainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harjakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasmal misses the shot to the body.
Harjakainen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harjakainen misses with an uppercut. Hasmal saw that one coming.
Hasmal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harjakainen is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasmal. Harjakainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasmal feints and then cracks Harjakainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harjakainen down.
Harjakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasmal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harjakainen with a jab.
Hasmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harjakainen moves away.
Hasmal lands a leg kick that knocks Harjakainen off balance momentarily.
Hasmal motions for Harjakainen to come forward. Hasmal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hasmal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hasmal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hasmal thows a body shot but no joy.
Harjakainen throws a lazy right hand but Hasmal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harjakainen throws a lazy right hand but Hasmal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harjakainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Ukobach Hasmal's cut even more.
Harjakainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hasmal cracks the inside of Harjakainen's front leg.
Harjakainen cracks Hasmal with an open hand slap.
Hasmal ducks under a wild hook from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hasmal's calf.
Hasmal lands an overhand right.
Hasmal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harjakainen throws a shot to the body.
Harjakainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hasmal checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harjakainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harjakainen. Hasmal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasmal cracks Harjakainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hasmal.
Harjakainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Harjakainen.
Hasmal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Timo Harjakainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasmal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hasmal throws a nice looking combination but Harjakainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasmal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasmal blocks the body kick.
Harjakainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harjakainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hasmal.
Hasmal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hasmal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harjakainen is able to avoid easily.
Harjakainen looks to throw the jab but Hasmal is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasmal was well out of range. Poor timing from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen 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.
Harjakainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harjakainen throws a jab when Hasmal was well out of range.
Harjakainen takes a swing at Hasmal's ribcage but misses.
Harjakainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hasmal. Harjakainen shrugs it off though.
Harjakainen throws a leg kick
and Hasmal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasmal looks to throw the jab but Harjakainen is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hasmal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harjakainen.
Hasmal throws a push kick but Harjakainen slaps the foot to one side.
Hasmal lunges at Harjakainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harjakainen's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timo Harjakainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ukobach Hasmal'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.
Harjakainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hasmal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harjakainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hasmal misses with a low kick.
Hasmal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harjakainen.
Hasmal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harjakainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasmal.
Hasmal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harjakainen motions for Hasmal to come forward. Harjakainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harjakainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasmal circles away quickly and effectively.
Harjakainen misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hasmal - just one landing.
Hasmal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hasmal throws a leg kick which misses Harjakainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Harjakainen tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasmal throws a front kick aimed at Harjakainen's knee but Harjakainen avoids it well.
Harjakainen slips a jab from Hasmal.
Harjakainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hasmal. Hasmal obviously looking to wear him down.
Harjakainen catches Hasmal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hasmal lands with a cross.
Hasmal connects with a single shot there.
Harjakainen is rocked!
Hasmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Harjakainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasmal lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasmal cracks a nice hook into Harjakainen's ribs.
Hasmal throws an uppercut from hell that sends Harjakainen clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hasmal stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ukobach Hasmal!
Ukobach Hasmal is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ukobach Hasmal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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