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UMMA - Pekka's Topo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Fernan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut wants to slow Fernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Nut thuds his shin into the meat of Fernan's side.
Nut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernan misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Fernan misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nut.
It looks like Robert Fernan has been cut.
Fernan avoids a kick to the body.
Nut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nut, as that shot connected.
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!
Nut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan closes the distance and clinches up with Nut, looking for a takedown. Fernan pushes Nut against the cage but Nut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nut.
Nut swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernan.
Fernan needs to keep his hands up - Nut had a free shot at his head there.
Fernan thuds his shin into the meat of Nut's side.
Nut fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernan is out of range.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Fernan sees coming a mile off.
Fernan takes a swing at Nut's ribcage but misses.
Nut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Fernan finds it's target.
Nut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nut looks to land a body kick but Fernan moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut cracks Fernan with an open hand slap.
Sam Nut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nut scores with a leg kick.
Fernan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam Nut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Fernan.
Nut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fernan if he has to take too many more of those.
Fernan moves out of range as Nut strikes.
Nut connects with a solid leg kick.
Fernan with a jab.
Fernan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nut counters with a thumping low kick.
Fernan scores with a one two! Nut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fernan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nut.
Fernan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernan.
Fernan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nut throws a hook to the side of Fernan's head but Fernan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nut moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernan.
Fernan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nut misses with a body kick.
Fernan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nut checks a leg kick.
A combination from Fernan does no damage.
Nut checks the leg kick.
Nut tests Fernan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut gets caught napping as Fernan dives in and scores a takedown. Nut manages to retain guard.
Fernan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nut controls Fernan momentarily but Fernan frees himself.
Nut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fernan looking to sit in guard and control but Nut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernan keeping moving, preventing Nut from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Fernan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fernan throws a chopping leg kick but Nut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nut tries a low kick but Fernan avoids it.
Nut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nut looks to throw the jab but Fernan is out of range.
Fernan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nut counters with a leg kick.
Nut jabs Fernan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robert Fernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fernan's hands.
Fernan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robert Fernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fernan misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nut.
Sam Nut is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nut is trying to defend but Fernan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nut tries to roll over but Fernan keeps him under control.
Nut gets back to full guard.
Nut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nut working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fernan, into his guard.
Nut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sam Nut has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fernan moves out of range of the body kick.
Nut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernan can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernan shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense.
Nut wants to land a leg kick but Fernan is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan misses with a wild combination.
Nut throws a leg kick which misses Fernan's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernan tries to avoid it.
Fernan throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
Fernan blocks the body kick.
Fernan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nut sprawls well initially but Fernan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nut desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nut wants to improve his position but Fernan is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan is looking to pass Nut's guard but actually Nut recovers to full guard.
Fernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Fernan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernan cracks Nut with a good jab.
Nut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nut counters with a thumping low kick.
Nut digs a good hook to Fernan's body.
Fernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nut finds it's way through Fernan's defenses.
Nut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fernan. Fernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Fernan is looking to clinch.
Fernan moves out of range of the body kick from Nut.
Fernan lands a leg kick that knocks Nut off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nut checks it well.
Nut connects with a leg kick. Fernan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fernan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nut throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernan tried to score with a low kick but Nut checks it.
Fernan slips under a jab from Nut.
Nut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nut's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernan is working for a submission of some sort.
Fernan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fernan stopping the sweep attempt from Nut.
Nut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nut working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan throws a big elbow that misses.
Nut working a defensive guard here.
Fernan wants to control from the top but Nut keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Robert Fernan's cut even more.
Fernan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan throws a chopping leg kick but Nut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nut throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fernan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fernan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nut misses with a knee to the head.
Sam Nut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nut blocks it with crossed arms.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nut blocks it with crossed arms.
Nut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nut lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Robert Fernan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robert Fernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernan can't get the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Nut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
Sam Nut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambeau Balbeaua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum comes into the arena with Candy Paint - Ken Tuck blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rambeau Balbeaua!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balbeaua swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum.
Imum blocks a leg kick.
Imum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Balbeaua.
Imum throws a jab when Balbeaua was well out of range.
Imum misses with a body shot
and Balbeaua counters with an inside leg kick.
Imum misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balbeaua 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 Imum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Imum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balbeaua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imum.
Balbeaua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Imum throws a big shot that misses.
Max Imum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balbeaua tests Imum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imum throws a nice head kick!
Balbeaua scores with a head kick.
Balbeaua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imum counters with a head kick. That will keep Balbeaua thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Imum.
Balbeaua struggling a bit here.
Imum wants to control but Balbeaua is keeping him busy.
Imum misses with the ground and pound.
Imum working the strikes but Balbeaua uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Imum throwing shots but Balbeaua is blocking nicely.
Imum 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.
Imum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum is looking to stall here but Balbeaua recovers full guard.
Imum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Imum is stalling in the full guard.
Balbeaua keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws a big right hand that misses.
Max Imum has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Balbeaua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Imum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balbeaua jabs Imum right on the nose. Imum blinks but takes it well.
Balbeaua tries to land a leg kick but Imum saw it coming and moves away.
Imum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balbeaua blocks a leg kick.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Imum thumps Balbeaua with a low kick.
Imum scores with a jab. Balbeaua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imum misses with a low kick.
Balbeaua misses with a left hand
and Imum counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balbeaua.
Balbeaua throws a leg kick but Imum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balbeaua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Imum. Balbeaua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imum clinches.
Balbeaua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balbeaua pushes Imum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua avoids a wild elbow strike from Imum.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balbeaua scores with a shoulder strike.
Balbeaua gets underhooks to prevent Imum's takedown attempt.
Balbeaua dodges an elbow strike from Imum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Imum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua scores with a jab. Imum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imum misses with a body punch
and Balbeaua counters with a straight right hand.
Balbeaua throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Imum lands but Balbeaua takes it in his stride.
Imum misses with an uppercut. Balbeaua saw that one coming.
Imum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balbeaua tries to land a leg kick but Imum saw it coming and moves away.
Balbeaua ducks under a wild hook from Imum.
Imum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balbeaua misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imum.
Balbeaua misses with a straight left.
Balbeaua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balbeaua throws a low kick, looking for Imum's leg but Imum calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balbeaua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Imum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imum tries to score with a low kick but Balbeaua moves his leg out of the way.
Imum scores with a head kick. Balbeaua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Balbeaua throws a jab when Imum was well out of range.
Max Imum is winning the standup battle so far.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Balbeaua tries a low kick but Imum avoids it.
Imum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balbeaua throws a push kick but Imum slaps the foot to one side.
Imum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balbeaua.
Imum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balbeaua.
Good leg kick by Imum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balbeaua is able to avoid easily.
Imum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balbeaua was well out of range. Poor timing from Imum.
Imum throws a sloppy head kick and Balbeaua moves out of range easily.
Imum blocks a head kick by Balbeaua.
Balbeaua throws a wild body kick that Imum sees coming a mile off.
Imum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Imum tries a head kick but it misses.
Balbeaua lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Imum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balbeaua moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Balbeaua. That snapped Imum's head back.
Imum feints and then cracks Balbeaua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balbeaua down.
Balbeaua gets tackled into the cage by Imum. Imum maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum trying to land knees to the body.
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua lands with a short shot to the head.
Balbeaua avoiding damage as Imum throws knees to the body.
Imum misses with a body punch.
Imum tries to throw a body punch but Balbeaua avoids it by throwing Imum back against the cage.
Imum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balbeaua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua avoiding damage as Imum throws knees to the body.
Balbeaua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balbeaua takes an elbow to the temple.
Balbeaua throws a punch but it's blocked by Imum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balbeaua tries to throw a body punch but Imum avoids it by throwing Balbeaua back against the cage.
Balbeaua working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balbeaua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Imum as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Balbeaua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balbeaua lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Imum.
Balbeaua throws a head punch that misses.
Balbeaua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balbeaua pushes Imum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balbeaua misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Imum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balbeaua's brow.
Balbeaua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambeau Balbeaua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Imum misses with a low kick.
Imum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balbeaua throws out the jab.
Balbeaua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balbeaua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imum.
Imum lands with a kick to the temple. Balbeaua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Balbeaua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imum.
Balbeaua keeps Imum at a distance using the push kick.
Imum is looking to wear down Balbeaua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Balbeaua blocks a low kick nicely.
Balbeaua misses with a leg kick.
Balbeaua just misses with a punch to the body.
Imum connects with a body shot that sends Balbeaua's belly button to the back.
Imum throws a head kick but Balbeaua moves out of range.
Imum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balbeaua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Imum.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Balbeaua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balbeaua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balbeaua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balbeaua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Balbeaua throws a lazy right hand but Imum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Imum blocks a head kick by Balbeaua.
Imum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balbeaua quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Imum is stalling here. Balbeaua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Imum seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balbeaua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Balbeaua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Imum regains half guard.
Imum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imum.
Balbeaua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balbeaua wants to stand but Imum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balbeaua stopping the sweep attempt from Imum.
Imum trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum controlling Balbeaua's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Imum wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Imum moves out of range of the strikes.
Imum lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balbeaua's sensitive parts.
Balbeaua lands an overhand right.
Rambeau Balbeaua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imum connects with an inside leg kick.
Imum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balbeaua.
Imum connects with a leg kick. Balbeaua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Imum ducks under a wild hook from Balbeaua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws a head kick that misses.
Imum throws a right hand that misses
and Balbeaua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imum tries a head kick but it misses.
Imum wants to land a leg kick but Balbeaua is out of range.
Imum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Balbeaua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balbeaua's corner calls for a 1-2. Balbeaua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balbeaua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balbeaua misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balbeaua avoids a kick to the body.
Balbeaua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imum.
Imum misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Imum.
I think Imum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo comes into the arena with Children Of Bodom's Are You Dead Yet? blaring out of the sound system. Teppo has chosen Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
194 lbs
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32
199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Teppo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jujipallo slips a jab and a cross from Teppo.
Teppo darts in and clinches Jujipallo up against the cage.
Jujipallo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teppo to keep the fight standing.
Teppo lands with a short shot to the head.
Teppo scores with a hook to the body.
Jujipallo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teppo after a bit of a struggle.
Teppo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teppo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jujipallo moves out of range of the body kick from Teppo.
Teppo tries to clinch up but Jujipallo circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Teppo.
Teppo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teppo is looking to clinch.
Teppo is looking to clinch but Jujipallo is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Jujipallo.
Teppo closes the distance and pushes Jujipallo back into the cage.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Teppo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jujipallo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teppo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teppo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaakko Teppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jujipallo slips a jab and a cross from Teppo.
Jujipallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Teppo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jujipallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teppo has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jujipallo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jujipallo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teppo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jujipallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jujipallo fails to pull guard.
Teppo is pressed up against the cage. Jujipallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teppo down to the mat. Teppo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Teppo. Those never looked like landing.
Teppo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teppo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teppo closes the distance and pushes Jujipallo back into the cage.
Teppo lands with a left to the head.
Teppo stops a takedown attempt from Jujipallo.
Teppo prevents the takedown attempt.
Teppo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jujipallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Teppo lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Teppo.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
Teppo moves into the clinch successfully.
Teppo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teppo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jujipallo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teppo.
Jujipallo is breathing heavily.
Teppo lands with a right to the head.
Teppo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jujipallo backwards.
Teppo gets through Jujipallo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teppo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teppo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jujipallo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teppo rushes Jujipallo and presses him up against the cage.
Teppo lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo scores with a shoulder strike.
Teppo lands a nice shot to the body.
Teppo controlling the action here for a moment.
Jujipallo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Teppo. Those never looked like landing.
Teppo looks for the body kick but Jujipallo saw that one coming.
Jujipallo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teppo finds it's way round the side to connect with Jujipallo's head.
A clash of legs there as Jujipallo blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jujipallo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teppo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Teppo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jujipallo.
Teppo throws a hook but Jujipallo avoids it easily.
Jaakko Teppo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teppo looks to land a combination but Jujipallo avoids it well.
Teppo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jujipallo on the side of the head.
Jujipallo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teppo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teppo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jujipallo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jujipallo tries to clinch up but Teppo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jujipallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teppo.
Jujipallo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teppo. Teppo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teppo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaakko Teppo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jujipallo is trying to pull guard but Teppo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jujipallo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teppo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Teppo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jujipallo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jujipallo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Teppo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Teppo.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Teppo won't allow it.
Jujipallo jumps guard but Teppo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Teppo.
Teppo pushes Jujipallo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teppo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teppo gets through Jujipallo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teppo slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo is working Jujipallo over against the cage.
Jujipallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teppo smiles and moves away.
Teppo misses with a series of wild punches.
Teppo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jujipallo. That did some damage!
Teppo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teppo has closed the distance and engaged Jujipallo in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Teppo as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Teppo - that landed with a thud.
Teppo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Teppo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teppo slows down the pace here.
Teppo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jujipallo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Teppo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
Teppo lands with a shot to the body.
Teppo gets a clinch.
Teppo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teppo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jujipallo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teppo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teppo moves into the clinch.
Teppo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teppo presses Jujipallo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands with a right to the head.
Teppo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
Teppo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jujipallo, pushing him back against the cage.
Teppo just leaning against Jujipallo, taking a breather.
Teppo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jujipallo backwards.
Teppo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teppo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teppo avoiding damage.
Teppo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teppo throws a nice looking combination but Jujipallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaakko Teppo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo misses with a double jab
and Jujipallo counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Teppo clinches.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
Teppo throws a head kick but Jujipallo moves out of range.
Teppo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Teppo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teppo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teppo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Teppo lands but Jujipallo takes it in his stride.
Jujipallo misses with a takedown attempt
and Teppo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jujipallo really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Teppo pushes Jujipallo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jujipallo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teppo.
Jujipallo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jujipallo has Teppo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teppo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jujipallo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Teppo walks away with a smile on his face. Jujipallo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Teppo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jujipallo gets tackled into the cage by Teppo. Teppo maintains the clinch.
Teppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo presses Jujipallo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaakko Teppo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Teppo.
Nice body punch from Teppo - that landed with a thud.
Teppo pushes Jujipallo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Teppo.
Teppo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teppo.
Teppo digs a right hand into Jujipallo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jujipallo's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teppo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teppo lands with a right to the head.
Jujipallo is rocked!
Teppo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Jujipallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Teppo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teppo.
Teppo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teppo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teppo lands a left hand.
Teppo lands a body shot.
Teppo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teppo lands with a light punch inside.
Teppo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jujipallo is trying to pull guard but Teppo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teppo breaks from the clinch.
Teppo clinches up against the cage.
Teppo breaks from the clinch.
Teppo throws a leg kick which misses Jujipallo's front leg but catches the back leg as Jujipallo tries to avoid it.
Jujipallo seems to have got his legs back now.
Teppo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teppo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teppo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Teppo.
Jori Jujipallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Teppo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Teppo as the two fighters clinch.
Teppo breaks from the clinch.
Teppo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Teppo.
Teppo leaves Jujipallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Teppo duly obliges.
Teppo scores with a jab. Jujipallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Teppo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teppo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Teppo!
Jaakko Teppo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myint Htaike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myint Htaike could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Ryan's chin.
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179 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
12 - 12 - 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myint Htaike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Htaike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Htaike.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Htaike is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount!
Htaike sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Htaike trying to control from the bottom.
Htaike gets back to full guard.
Htaike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan passes Htaike's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Htaike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Htaike regains full guard. Nicely done.
Htaike managing to control the position.
Htaike looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Htaike is working from the bottom.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Htaike trying to strike off his back.
Ryan stands up over Htaike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan won't allow Htaike to sweep him here.
Htaike looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Htaike looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Htaike throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryan escapes and throws Htaike's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryan is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Htaike is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Htaike is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Htaike is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Htaike keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan working Htaike over with strikes.
Htaike avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Htaike avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ryan is nestled in close to Htaike, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Htaike with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Htaike has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Htaike looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan working over Htaike with some ground and pound. Htaike looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Htaike is trying to control but can't.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Htaike is having none of it.
Htaike tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Htaike is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Htaike dodges it nicely.
Htaike moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Htaike is on top in guard.
Htaike drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Htaike has Ryan in his guard.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Htaike is keeping the position for now.
Ryan stands up over Htaike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Htaike looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Htaike trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Htaike is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
Htaike manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Htaike looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan wants to control but Htaike is having none of it.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Htaike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Htaike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Htaike takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryan is working for takedown but Htaike is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Htaike.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Htaike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Htaike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Htaike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Htaike blocks the elbow strike.
Htaike blocking some punches.
A short right from Htaike.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Htaike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Htaike fails to advance to Ryan's back.
Htaike working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Htaike looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryan defends it well.
Htaike avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Htaike is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Htaike there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Htaike gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Htaike working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ryan wants to control but Htaike is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Htaike throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Htaike takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ryan is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Htaike working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ryan trying to control the action but Htaike just sinks the hooks in.
Htaike has got his arm under Ryan's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Ryan has spun round into Htaike's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan won't allow Htaike to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Htaike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Htaike has a closed guard, preventing Ryan from standing up.
Htaike throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Htaike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Htaike keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Htaike is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Htaike throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Htaike postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Htaike, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Htaike is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Htaike trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myint Htaike dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Htaike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Htaike.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Htaike wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Htaike in a clinch.
Ryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Htaike lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Htaike controls the action.
Ryan misses with an elbow strike.
Ryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Htaike on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Htaike blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Htaike takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Htaike.
Htaike is working Ryan over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Htaike.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Htaike blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Htaike throws a head punch that misses.
Htaike has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan crunches a lovely knee into Htaike's ribcage.
Htaike can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Htaike lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Htaike controls the action.
Htaike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Htaike takes an elbow to the forehead.
Htaike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Htaike avoids a wild elbow strike from Ryan.
Htaike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Ryan can't break the clinch.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Htaike holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Htaike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Htaike in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Htaike has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Htaike is controlling him.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Htaike.
Ryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Htaike blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Htaike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Htaike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Htaike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Htaike finish him?
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Htaike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Htaike throws a big uppercut that drops Ryan! More strikes from Htaike and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ryan lies dazed against the cage as Htaike celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myint Htaike!
A relieved looking Myint Htaike 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kopylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kopylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopylov feints a jab promting McLumberg to slip. Kopylov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLumberg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Jack McLumberg has been cut.
Kopylov misses with a series of wild punches.
McLumberg moves forwards but Kopylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLumberg misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLumberg avoids the head kick by Kopylov.
Kopylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopylov scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from McLumberg
and Kopylov counters with a left to the body.
McLumberg lands a front kick.
Kopylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kopylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLumberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopylov jabs at McLumberg's body.
Kopylov throws a sloppy head kick and McLumberg moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopylov jabs at McLumberg's body.
McLumberg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kopylov throws a right and a left that McLumberg avoids nicely.
McLumberg ducks under a wild hook from Kopylov.
Kopylov throws an off balance right hand
and McLumberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Kopylov checks a leg kick.
Kopylov looks to land a left hand but McLumberg moved out of range nicely.
McLumberg takes a swing at Kopylov's ribcage but misses.
Kopylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLumberg.
A combination from Kopylov does no damage.
Kopylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLumberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopylov.
McLumberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLumberg manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kopylov misses.
A jab from Kopylov misses.
Kopylov throws a push kick but McLumberg slaps the foot to one side.
Kopylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kopylov misses with a head kick.
Kopylov throws an overhand right that lands on McLumberg's shoulder, as McLumberg tries to avoid the shot.
Kopylov misses with a hook to the body
and McLumberg counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kopylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLumberg counters with a low kick, right behind Kopylov 's knee.
McLumberg has managed to clinch.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopylov blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg lands a body shot.
McLumberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McLumberg pushes Kopylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg pushes Kopylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLumberg lands with a right to the head.
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Kopylov is blocking nicely.
McLumberg tries to throw a body punch but Kopylov avoids it by throwing McLumberg back against the cage.
McLumberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Kopylov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLumberg scores with a shoulder strike.
McLumberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Kopylov gets an underhook and turns McLumberg into the cage.
A knee to the head by McLumberg.
It looks like Vladimir Kopylov has been cut.
McLumberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kopylov backwards.
McLumberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kopylov is defending well for now.
Kopylov takes a shot to the head.
Kopylov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLumberg has him pressed against the cage.
McLumberg misses with a knee strike.
Kopylov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kopylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLumberg has Kopylov pressed against the cage, preventing Kopylov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLumberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kopylov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McLumberg.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Kopylov blocks with his arms.
Kopylov is trying to break the clinch but McLumberg is controlling him.
McLumberg keeps control of Kopylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLumberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kopylov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopylov is trying to force a seperation but McLumberg has the dominant position.
Kopylov is trying to break free.
McLumberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Kopylov is looking to break free of the clinch but McLumberg has double underhooks.
Kopylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kopylov misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLumberg.
Kopylov looks to land a body kick but McLumberg moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLumberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLumberg throws a head kick that Kopylov semi-blocks.
Kopylov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLumberg has time to react.
McLumberg misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kopylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kopylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLumberg misses with a head kick.
Vladimir Kopylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopylov loads up on a big right hand but McLumberg slips the punch.
Kopylov throws an off balance right hand
and McLumberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Kopylov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McLumberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Kopylov tries to circle away but McLumberg has him pinned against the cage.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLumberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kopylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLumberg walks into a jab.
Kopylov throws a shot to the body.
Kopylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLumberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kopylov's calf.
Kopylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLumberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopylov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kopylov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLumberg backs up against the cage.
McLumberg wants to clinch up but Kopylov keeps it at a distance.
McLumberg clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kopylov.
McLumberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLumberg misses with a knee strike.
Kopylov tries to break free but McLumberg pushes him back against the cage.
McLumberg keeps control of Kopylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopylov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kopylov tries to break the clinch but McLumberg is controlling the position.
McLumberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLumberg misses with some punches.
McLumberg scores with a knee to the head.
Kopylov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopylov manages to break the clinch.
Oh Kopylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kopylov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kopylov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kopylov.
Kopylov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLumberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kopylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopylov seems to have got his legs back now.
McLumberg looks to throw the jab but Kopylov is out of range.
Kopylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLumberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Kopylov.
No joy there for Kopylov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kopylov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLumberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLumberg misses with a head kick.
Kopylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kopylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLumberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
McLumberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLumberg throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopylov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLumberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kopylov misses the jab.
Kopylov looks to land a left hand but McLumberg moved out of range nicely.
McLumberg takes one to the side of the head.
McLumberg tries to clinch but Kopylov is having none of it.
McLumberg misses with a leg kick.
Vladimir Kopylov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLumberg throws a right hand that Kopylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kopylov also avoids with ease.
Kopylov blocks a head kick by McLumberg.
Kopylov throws a lazy right hand but McLumberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by McLumberg.
Kopylov misses with the combination.
Kopylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg lands with an overhand left.
Kopylov looks to land a body kick but McLumberg moved away.
Kopylov misses with a straight right.
Donk. McLumberg catches Kopylov right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLumberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kopylov throws a leg kick
and McLumberg counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Kopylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kopylov throws a body punch but McLumberg moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLumberg misses with a hook.
Kopylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLumberg slips under a jab from Kopylov.
McLumberg tries to clinch up.
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 Vladimir Kopylov will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Kopylov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kopylov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kopylov.
Kopylov lands a two punch combo.
McLumberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kopylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLumberg moves into range and clinches up with Kopylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopylov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McLumberg obliges.
McLumberg lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McLumberg.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Kopylov blocks with his arms.
Kopylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLumberg.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head.
Kopylov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLumberg has him pressed against the cage.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head.
McLumberg landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg has Kopylov pressed against the cage, preventing Kopylov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLumberg tries to throw a body punch but Kopylov avoids it by throwing McLumberg back against the cage.
Kopylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kopylov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kopylov.
McLumberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLumberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kopylov tries to break the clinch but McLumberg is controlling the position.
Kopylov avoiding damage as McLumberg throws knees to the body.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Kopylov blocks it.
McLumberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopylov controls his hands.
Kopylov tries to break free but McLumberg pushes him back against the cage.
Kopylov manages to break the clinch.
Kopylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLumberg avoids the head kick by Kopylov.
Kopylov throws a lazy head kick
and McLumberg counters with a leg kick.
Kopylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack McLumberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Kopylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kopylov gets tackled into the cage by McLumberg. McLumberg maintains the clinch.
Jack McLumberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kopylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopylov misses with a two punch combination.
Kopylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopylov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopylov throws a wild body kick that McLumberg sees coming a mile off.
McLumberg works the jab nicely.
Kopylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLumberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLumberg.
Kopylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLumberg darts in and clinches Kopylov up against the cage.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kopylov.
Kopylov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from McLumberg - that landed with a thud.
McLumberg keeps control of Kopylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLumberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Kopylov backwards.
McLumberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLumberg working Kopylov over with knees to the body.
McLumberg trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLumberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopylov's face.
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!
Kopylov wants to break free but McLumberg has control.
McLumberg lands a nice uppercut.
Kopylov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLumberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kopylov tries to break the clinch but McLumberg is controlling the position.
Kopylov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from McLumberg as the two fighters clinch.
McLumberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopylov's efforts to push away.
McLumberg keeps control of Kopylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kopylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLumberg.
McLumberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopylov.
McLumberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Kopylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kopylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A leg kick checked by Kopylov.
McLumberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopylov, pushing him back against the cage.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McLumberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kopylov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Kopylov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer's entrance music is Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammer's head backwards.
Hammer tries to clinch but Story is having none of it.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Story bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Story sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Story lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Story. That snapped Hammer's head back.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Story moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammer.
Story checks the leg kick nicely there.
Story has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammer.
Hammer throws a low kick but Story moves out of range easily.
Antti Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Story lands a jab to the head.
Hammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Story down.
Story digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Story circles away.
Story moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer trying to control the position but instead, Story has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammer into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hammer.
Story can't get the takedown.
Story misses with a hook to the ribs.
Story gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Story controlling the action here.
Story throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Story missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer trying to control but Story postures up.
Story is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story landing strikes from the mount and Hammer is in trouble!
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Story on the ground.
Story tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Story throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Story connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Story trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hammer hang on?
Story landing strikes from the mount and Hammer is in trouble!
Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Story raining down shots from the mount!
Story has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer tries to hold on but Story pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Story dominating with strikes here.
Hammer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Story! That's really hurt Hammer and he's turned his back - Story keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Story jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Story!
A victorious Nick Story 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 John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duddy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One'. On his way into the cage it seems that John Duddy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Duddy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
196 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Duddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Lice!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duddy lands a left and a right that send Lice crashing to the mat, dazed. Duddy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kimbo Lice 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!
Duddy clinches up against the cage.
Duddy is trying to pull guard but Lice has him pressed against the cage.
Duddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lice gets through Duddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duddy is trying to pull guard but Lice has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lice.
Lice is leaning against Duddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lice pushes Duddy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lice - that landed with a thud.
Lice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lice controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Duddy fails to land.
Lice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
Duddy blocks an uppercut.
Lice lands a shoulder strike.
Duddy wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Lice.
Lice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lice blocks an uppercut.
Lice scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Lice.
Duddy is breathing heavily.
Lice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
Lice will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duddy up against the cage.
Duddy pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lice wanted to stand there but Duddy had control of the position.
Duddy managing to control the position.
Lice stands up from Duddy's guard - Lice perhaps looking for a knockout.
Duddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duddy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lice tries to clinch up but Duddy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice moves out of range of the body kick from Duddy.
Duddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lice.
Lice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Lice moves out of range.
Kimbo Lice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duddy throws a shot to the body.
Lice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duddy keeps the fight on the outside.
Duddy misses with a few strikes there.
Duddy gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Duddy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy prevents Lice from standing back up.
Duddy trying to pass the guard but Lice defending well.
Duddy prevents Lice from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Lice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lice pushes Duddy off looking to stand but Duddy dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimbo Lice will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lice wants to clinch.
Duddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Lice. No joy for Duddy on that attempt.
Duddy misses with a looping left.
John Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duddy counters with a right hand to the body.
Duddy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lice eats them both and turns towards Duddy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Duddy throws a right hand that misses
and Lice counters by clinching up.
Duddy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lice is looking to control Duddy's arms but Duddy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lice has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lice.
Lice lands with a light punch inside.
Duddy is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Duddy to work.
Duddy is looking to control Lice's arms but Lice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duddy has his back to the cage.
Duddy lands a shot to the body.
Duddy lands an uppercut.
Lice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duddy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lice is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Lice.
Still in the clinch, Lice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Lice.
Lice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duddy or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lice tries to throw a body punch but Duddy avoids it by throwing Lice back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
Duddy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lice backwards.
Duddy is trying to pull guard but Lice has him pressed against the cage.
Lice lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duddy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lice.
Lice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duddy working aggressively here.
Lice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duddy presses Lice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lice walks away with a smile on his face. Duddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lice moves into the clinch successfully.
Lice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
Lice is working Duddy over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lice tries to throw a body punch but Duddy avoids it by throwing Lice back against the cage.
Lice has a couple of punches blocked by Duddy.
Lice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lice to work.
Duddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lice is defending well.
Lice lands with a light punch inside.
Lice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
Lice tries to work over Duddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duddy tries to throw a body punch but Lice avoids it by throwing Duddy back against the cage.
Lice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duddy blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lice taking a breather.
Lice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duddy or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Lice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lice slips under a jab from Duddy.
Lice ducks under a wild hook from Duddy.
Duddy throws an overhand right that lands on Lice's shoulder, as Lice tries to avoid the shot.
John Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lice moves into the clinch.
Duddy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duddy has a couple of punches blocked by Lice.
Lice throws a punch but it's blocked by Duddy.
Lice throws a punch but it's blocked by Duddy.
Duddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
Lice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lice on the inside.
Duddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lice gets through Duddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lice tries a body shot but Duddy blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duddy looking to stall.
Lice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lice.
Duddy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lice is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Duddy.
Kimbo Lice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duddy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duddys head.
Duddy effectively controlling the action here.
Lice misses with a punch on the inside.
Duddy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice pushes Duddy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lice lands a hook that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lice.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lice has Duddy pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lice smiles and moves away.
John Duddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duddy misses the shot to the body.
Lice wants to clinch up but Duddy keeps it at a distance.
Lice moves in looking to clinch but Duddy pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duddy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duddy looks to land a combination but Lice avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Lice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lice 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Lice!
Kimbo Lice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula comes to the cage accompanied by The Troggs- Wild Thing. 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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154 lbs
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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
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velcic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nappula thows a leg kick but Velcic checks it
and Velcic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velcic scores with a three punch combo!
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Velcic looks to score with a jab to the body but Nappula is just out of range.
Velcic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velcic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nappula throws a solid leg kick but Velcic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nappula.
Velcic tried to score with a low kick but Nappula checks it.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Nappula throws a low kick but Velcic avoids it.
Nappula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nappula connects with a jab.
Nappula lands with a kick to the temple. Velcic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Velcic checks a leg kick nicely.
Velcic throws a leg kick which misses Nappula's front leg but catches the back leg as Nappula tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nappula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velcic.
Velcic throws a low kick but Nappula avoids it.
A jab from Nappula misses.
Velcic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nappula tries to land a leg kick but Velcic saw it coming and moves away.
Velcic throws a body punch but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velcic throws a hook to the side of Nappula's head but Nappula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velcic checks a leg kick.
Velcic swings for the body but Nappula moves out of range.
Velcic thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nappula misses with a head kick.
Velcic lands a really nice looking cross but Nappula seems unphased.
Nappula misses with a hook. Velcic ducked under it nicely.
Velcic misses the shot to the body.
Nappula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nappula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velcic checks a leg kick.
Nappula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Velcic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nappula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nappula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velcic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nappula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Nappula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velcic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nappula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nappula throws a low kick but Velcic avoids it.
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nappula explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nappula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velcic misses with a hook.
Velcic looks to land a right hand but Nappula moved out of range.
Nappula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velcic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velcic with a hook.
Velcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nappula is able to avoid easily.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Nappula misses
and Velcic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velcic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nappula tries a head kick but it misses.
Velcic lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velcic is looking to score with low kicks.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Velcic blocks a leg kick.
Velcic misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nappula.
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velcic misses with an uppercut. Nappula saw that one coming.
Nappula misses with a head kick.
Nappula plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Velcic blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nappula.
A jab from Velcic finds it's way through Nappula's defenses.
Nappula cracks the inside of Velcic's front leg.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nappula lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick from Velcic misses.
Nappula misses with a low kick as Velcic jumps back.
Nappula looks to land a left hand but Velcic moved out of range nicely.
Velcic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Velcic misses.
Velcic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nappula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Velcic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
Nappula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nappula is looking to chop away at Velcic's legs.
Velcic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nappula rather than just go for the knockout.
Velcic slips a straight right by Nappula.
Nappula scores with a body shot.
Nappula checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velcic connects with a body shot.
Nappula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velcic misses with a looping left.
Velcic misses with a leg kick.
Velcic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velcic looks to land a combination but Nappula avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looks to throw the jab but Nappula is out of range.
Velcic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nappula's hands.
Velcic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nappula.
Velcic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velcic scoring well with a low kick there.
Velcic takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Nappula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velcic. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velcic moves out of range as Nappula strikes.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Nappula.
Velcic lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Velcic misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velcic 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 Nappula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nappula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Velcic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velcic throws a shot from downtown. Nappula moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws a hook to the side of Nappula's head but Nappula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velcic, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nappula.
Nappula misses with a low kick as Velcic jumps back.
Velcic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nappula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velcic sprawls well. Velcic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nappula gets slowly back to his feet.
Velcic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velcic connects with the punch.
Velcic connects with a body shot.
Velcic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nappula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nappula tries to work over Velcic's front leg with a kick but Velcic checks it.
Nappula tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Velcic.
Velcic checks a leg kick.
Nappula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic misses the shot to the body.
Nappula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nappula.
Nappula is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Velcic as Nappula shoots in.
Nappula looks to land a right hand but Velcic moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nappula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velcic avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Velcic.
Velcic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Nappula.
Nappula misses with a leg kick.
Nappula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Velcic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Velcic.
Velcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velcic throws a jab but it's blocked by Nappula.
Nappula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic sizes up Nappula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velcic throws a right hand that Nappula ducks under and follows up with a left that Nappula also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic throws the kick towards the body but Nappula avoids it.
Velcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappula.
Velcic checks the leg kick.
Nappula checks a leg kick.
Nappula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Nappula tries to land a front kick but Velcic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Velcic.
Nappula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velcic.
Velcic takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Velcic throws a chopping leg kick but Nappula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velcic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nappula.
Velcic tries to clinch there but Nappula circles away.
Jokke Nappula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velcic.
Velcic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nappula blocks a head kick by Velcic.
Nappula tries a low kick but Velcic avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nappula.
Nappula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velcic's corner calls for a 1-2. Velcic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Velcic lands a jab to the head.
Nappula blocks a jab.
Velcic throws a body punch but Nappula moves out of range.
Velcic 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.
Nappula misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Velcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nappula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nappula throws out the jab.
Nappula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nappula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nappula is looking to land body kicks.
Velcic scoring well with a low kick there.
Nappula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nappula lands a leg kick that knocks Velcic off balance momentarily.
Nappula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velcic.
Nappula takes a swing at Velcic's ribcage but misses.
Velcic throws a wild body kick that Nappula sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velcic counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Nappula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nappula lands a leg kick that knocks Velcic off balance momentarily.
Nappula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Nappula.
A slow jab from Velcic misses its intended target.
Velcic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nappula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Velcic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nappula eats them both and turns towards Velcic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nappula throws a front kick aimed at Velcic's knee but Velcic avoids it well.
Velcic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nappula.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Velcic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velcic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Velcic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velcic 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Velcic!
Davor Velcic 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Puska coming out on top.
William throws a sloppy head kick and Puska moves out of range easily.
William tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
William tries a head kick but it misses.
Puska is looking to chop away at William's legs.
William fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puska cracks William with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puska tries to land a front kick but William steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
William has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puska.
Puska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Puska finds it's way through William's defenses.
Puska shoots in for a takedown but William shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puska fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and William has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
William avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska misses with a looping right.
William tries a head kick but it misses.
William staying out of range there.
William misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puska.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puska moves away.
Puska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
William stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puska.
Puska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
William takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska misses with the combination.
Puska avoids the body shot from William.
William on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Puska tenderised William's leg. William is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William closes the distance but Puska moves to the side
and Puska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puska is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winjkin William is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
William misses with a low kick.
William wants to clinch up but Puska keeps it at a distance.
William tries to clinch up.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tried to score with a low kick but William checks it.
William misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puska.
Puska checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
Puska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract William.
Puska misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Puska.
Puska looks to land a left hand but William moved out of range nicely.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puska.
Puska misses with a combination
and William counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puska misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Puska.
Puska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from William.
William keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puska.
Puska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
William is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puska rather than just go for the knockout.
Puska blocks a head kick by William.
William tries to clinch up but Puska circles away and keeps his distance.
William tries to clinch but Puska moves out of range.
Puska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puska cracks William with a right hand to the side of the head.
William misses with the body kick
and Puska counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping William at a distance.
Some wild striking there from William.
Puska blocks a head kick by William.
Puska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Puska is just out of range.
Puska lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
William throws a hook but Puska blocks it.
Puska punishes William's body with a nice straight punch.
Puska lands an overhand right.
William takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
William tries to close the distance and clinch but Puska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puska lands a nice shot to the body.
Puska throws a leg kick which misses William's front leg but catches the back leg as William tries to avoid it.
William steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puska.
Puska scores with a push kick.
William moves into the clinch.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puska.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for William to work.
Puska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from William misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William wants to clinch
and Puska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puska misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puska.
Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Puska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Puska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
William tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Puska is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puska.
Puska lands a jab to William's midsection.
Puska thuds his right hand into William's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William is looking to clinch but Puska is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target.
Puska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puska misses with a body shot.
Puska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
William on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
William moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, William throws an elbow but misses.
William tries to land a knee to the head but Puska blocks with his arms.
Puska managing to block the knees to the body from William.
William is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puska is defending well for now.
William prevents a body shot from Puska.
Puska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska controlling the action here for a moment.
Puska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puska.
William misses with a short punch on the inside.
William looking to stall.
William misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puska lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puska can't get the takedown.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska scores with a hook to the body.
Puska misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
William holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Puska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William tries to clinch up.
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puska misses with an uppercut.
William ducks right into an uppercut from Puska.
William looks for the body kick but Puska saw that one coming.
William tries a head kick but it misses.
Puska thuds a left hand into William's body.
A jab from Puska misses.
Puska tries for a takedown but William sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puska connects with a right hand. William shakes it off.
Puska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt William.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but William moves away.
Puska avoids the head kick by William.
Puska gets tackled into the cage by William. William maintains the clinch.
Puska misses with a short punch on the inside.
William stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puska throws a head punch that misses.
William prevents a body shot from Puska.
A nice right hand lands inside from William.
Puska swings wildly with an uppercut but William uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
William stalling in the clinch but Puska improves position.
William misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for William.
Winjkin William has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
William tries a body shot but Puska blocks it.
Puska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
Puska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puska.
William takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Puska does no damage.
William moves into range and clinches up with Puska.
Puska wants a takedown but no success here.
Puska is trying to break free.
Puska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from William.
Winjkin William seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska can't find room to land a body shot as William controls the action.
William controlling the action here for a moment.
William blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
William throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puska blocks it with crossed arms.
William misses with a punch to the body.
William tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puska.
Puska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
William blocks a punch to the side of the head.
William wants to stall.
Puska avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
William with an attempt at a knee that misses.
William is trying to maintain a safe position but Puska gets an underhook and turns William into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puska misses with a punch on the inside.
Puska lands with a right to the head.
William is trying to maintain a safe position but Puska gets an underhook and turns William into the cage.
A body shot lands from William.
Puska is leaning against William and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puska avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
Puska gets through William's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puska.
Puska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puska avoids a wild elbow strike from William.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Puska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska lands a knee to the body.
William takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
William throws a punch but it's blocked by Puska.
Puska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of William backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Puska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puska 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Puska!
As Mike Puska got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's been a looong looong time for nigga to eat! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Proteus : Illuminati. Overeem has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topohanta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem throws a combination that misses
and Topohanta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Topohanta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem takes a swing at Topohanta's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Topohanta slams his shin into Overeem's torso.
Overeem looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Topohanta, right into the meat.
Topohanta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Topohanta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Overeems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Topohanta throws a front kick that sends Overeem stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Topohanta scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Cees Overeem has been cut.
Overeem 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.
Topohanta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Topohanta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta lands a big head kick that sends Overeem tumbling to the mat! Topohanta takes a step backwards and waves Overeem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Overeem is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topohanta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Overeem is still on wobbly legs! Can Topohanta finish him?
Topohanta is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Topohanta shuts the power down on Overeem. Lights out, game over! Topohanta is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pekka Topohanta!
Pekka Topohanta retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Topohanta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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