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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove comes to the cage accompanied by What you say. The crowd seem to be enjoying Korpisuo's choice of entrance music: Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Sid Lagove had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
20 - 17 - 1 |
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28
203 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid Lagove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lagove missing with punches from the bottom.
Korpisuo is looking to take a break and control but Lagove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korpisuo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lagove reverses the position - he's now on top in Korpisuo's guard.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo controlling the position.
Korpisuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Korpisuo, not yet.
Lagove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korpisuo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lagove throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korpisuo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lagove is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lagove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpisuo is trying to keep Lagove in close.
Korpisuo kicks Lagove off and gets to his feet.
Lagove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Korpisuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo works over Lagove's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpisuo moves out of range as Lagove throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagove is defended easily by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo is looking to clinch but Lagove is avoiding it.
Korpisuo tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo throws a hook to the side of Lagove's head but Lagove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korpisuo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lagove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korpisuo tries a low kick but Lagove avoids it.
Lagove dives in and grabs Korpisuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korpisuo pushes down on Lagove's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lagove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korpisuo clinches up with Lagove and pushes him back against the cage.
Korpisuo tries to throw a body punch but Lagove avoids it by throwing Korpisuo back against the cage.
Lagove goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korpisuo prevents it.
Lagove drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korpisuo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lagove lands with a kick to the temple. Korpisuo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Korpisuo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lagove off the cage and back into range.
Lagove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korpisuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lagove somewhat.
Lagove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korpisuo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lagove scrambles back to his feet.
Lagove walks into a jab.
Lagove thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpisuo lands an overhand right.
Lagove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lagove is rocked!
Lagove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korpisuo tries to avoid it but Lagove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korpisuo to the ground. Korpisuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lagove will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korpisuo moves into the clinch successfully.
Korpisuo is stalling here.
Korpisuo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korpisuo smiles and moves away.
Korpisuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Korpisuo lands.
Korpisuo tries to clinch up but Lagove circles away and keeps his distance.
Korpisuo clinches.
Korpisuo tries to throw a body punch but Lagove avoids it by throwing Korpisuo back against the cage.
Lagove is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korpisuo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Korpisuo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lagove closes the distance and clinches up with Korpisuo, looking for a takedown. Lagove pushes Korpisuo against the cage but Korpisuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korpisuo moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lagove gets the takedown into side control.
Lagove postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lagove trying to control the action but Korpisuo is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lagove's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korpisuo throws a hook but Lagove blocks it.
Risto Korpisuo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korpisuo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lagove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lagove checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lagove.
Korpisuo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lagove shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korpisuo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lagove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korpisuo keeps working.
Lagove misses with the ground and pound.
Korpisuo is looking for a sweep.
Lagove working the body and head with strikes.
Korpisuo tries to buck Lagove off but Lagove is having none of it.
Korpisuo manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagove scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Korpisuo gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korpisuo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korpisuo seems keen to control Lagove's posture.
Lagove works over Korpisuo with some ground and pound from guard.
Lagove postures up in Korpisuo's guard and throws a big left but Korpisuo blocks it.
Korpisuo keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korpisuo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korpisuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagove is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Korpisuo keeps moving.
Lagove being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lagove misses with a body kick.
Lagove lands with a nice body punch.
Lagove looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagove throws a head kick that misses.
Lagove looks for the body kick but Korpisuo saw that one coming.
Korpisuo takes a swing at Lagove's ribcage but misses.
Risto Korpisuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Lagove does no damage.
Lagove closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lagove lands in his opponent's guard.
Lagove won't allow Korpisuo to sweep him here.
Korpisuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lagove's guard.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lagove looking for a guillotine here but Korpisuo defends easily.
Lagove is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lagove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korpisuo trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lagove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korpisuo has managed to get both his arms back between Lagove's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagove looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Korpisuo has picked Lagove up and slammed him! Lagove can't keep hold of the triangle and Korpisuo manages to pass to side control!
Lagove tries to buck Korpisuo off but Korpisuo is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lagove is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lagove dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lagove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korpisuo is fending him off so far but Lagove persists. Nope, Korpisuo circles away and we're back to standing.
Korpisuo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lagove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korpisuo moves out of range of the body kick from Lagove.
Korpisuo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korpisuo lands an overhand right.
Lagove lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korpisuo at a distance.
Lagove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lagove is looking to clinch but Korpisuo is avoiding it.
Lagove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korpisuo is fending him off so far but Lagove persists. Nope, Korpisuo circles away and we're back to standing.
Korpisuo throws a series of punches but Lagove moves out of range.
Korpisuo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lagove thows a body shot but no joy.
Korpisuo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lagove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lagove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Korpisuo is in Lagove's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korpisuo is working Lagove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagove keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korpisuo connects with a couple of short punches.
Lagove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Korpisuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lagove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korpisuo has managed to get both his arms back between Lagove's legs - danger averted.
Lagove keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Korpisuo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lagove is retaining full guard.
Korpisuo wants to control from the top but Lagove keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Risto Korpisuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korpisuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korpisuo postures up in Lagove's guard and throws a big left but Lagove blocks it.
Lagove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lagove has his foot on Korpisuo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korpisuo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lagove trying to keep a closed guard but Korpisuo is proving a slippery customer.
Korpisuo wants to control from the top but Lagove keeps moving.
Korpisuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove wants to sweep but no luck.
Lagove working for a triangle but Korpisuo defends it easily.
Lagove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korpisuo wants to pass the guard but Lagove is keeping the position.
Korpisuo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lagove is retaining full guard.
Korpisuo trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo preventing the sweep.
Lagove throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Korpisuo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lagove is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korpisuo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to free his trapped foot but Lagove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Korpisuo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lagove tries to roll over but Korpisuo keeps him under control.
Korpisuo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpisuo is landing with some decent strikes but Lagove is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagove can't escape the position.
Korpisuo landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Korpisuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korpisuo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Korpisuo!
Risto Korpisuo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Vargtass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi's entrance music is Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. A fine choice. Vargtass has chosen Torparrock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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276 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Vargtass!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi slips a jab from Vargtass.
Vargtass misses with an uppercut. Uzi saw that one coming.
Vargtass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargtass throws a leg kick but Uzi moved away.
Vargtass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargtass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vargtass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Vargtass connects with a solid leg kick.
Uzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richard Vargtass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargtass drives through and clinches with Uzi against the cage.
Vargtass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uzi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vargtass.
Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Uzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vargtass.
Vargtass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uzi at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargtass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uzi blocks the body kick.
Vargtass sizes up Uzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargtass.
Vargtass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uzi's sensitive parts.
Uzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.
Uzi clinches up with Vargtass and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargtass misses with the head strike.
Uzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargtass lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Vargtass!
Vargtass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vargtass doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzi circles away.
Vargtass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargtass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Uzi darts in and clinches Vargtass up against the cage.
Uzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargtass lands with a left to the head.
Uzi scores with a shot to the side of Vargtass's head.
Vargtass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vargtass backwards.
Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Vargtass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vargtass throws a head kick that half lands.
Vargtass lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uzi will feel that in the morning.
Vargtass misses with a kick to the body
and Uzi counters with a head kick.
Uzi throws an off balance right hand
and Uzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uzi connects with a jab.
It looks like Richard Vargtass has been cut.
Vargtass lands a nice hook to Uzi's body. Uzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargtass lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Uzi.
Vargtass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Vargtass finds it's target.
Kalle Uzi's cut is getting worse.
Vargtass lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vargtass.
Uzi clinches up with Vargtass and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargtass misses with some punches.
Uzi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vargtass landing knees to the head.
Vargtass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Vargtass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi 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.
Vargtass missing with a left hand there. Uzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargtass looks to land a body kick but Uzi moved away.
Uzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargtass can pounce on him.
Uzi forces Vargtass back against the cage and clinches.
Vargtass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uzi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vargtass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzi's efforts to push away.
Vargtass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargtass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargtass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargtass gets an underhook and turns Uzi into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Vargtass dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Uzi ducks right into an uppercut from Vargtass.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vargtass!
Vargtass lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vargtass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargtass is looking to clinch but Uzi is avoiding it.
Vargtass closes the distance and clinches.
Vargtass misses with a knee to the head.
Vargtass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargtass with a knee to the head.
Vargtass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargtass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richard Vargtass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargtass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uzi backwards.
Uzi tries to break the clinch but Vargtass is controlling the position.
Uzi is trying to force a seperation but Vargtass has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi tries to circle away but Vargtass has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vargtass fails to land.
Vargtass keeps control of Uzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargtass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargtass lands a leg kick that knocks Uzi off balance momentarily.
Uzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vargtass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargtass clinches up with Uzi and pushes him back against the cage.
Uzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uzi has a couple of punches blocked by Vargtass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargtass.
Vargtass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kalle Uzi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uzi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzi.
Uzi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vargtass misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargtass pushes Uzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uzi is trying to break the clinch but Vargtass has him pressed against the cage.
Uzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargtass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargtass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uzi.
Uzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargtass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargtass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzi breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Vargtass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargtass throws a body kick that misses.
Uzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vargtass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vargtass. Uzi shrugs it off though.
Vargtass punishes Uzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Uzi drives through and clinches with Vargtass against the cage.
Uzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vargtass backwards.
Vargtass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uzi blocks an uppercut.
Vargtass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uzi misses with some punches.
Vargtass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vargtass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzi blocks it with crossed arms.
Vargtass tries to land a knee to the head but Uzi blocks with his arms.
Vargtass tries a knee to the head but Uzi blocks it.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargtass misses with a knee strike.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargtass moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargtass misses with a punch on the inside.
Uzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargtass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargtass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vargtass just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargtass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uzi momentarily.
Vargtass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Uzi takes a shot to the head.
Vargtass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargtass misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargtass misses with a knee strike.
Vargtass misses with a knee to the head.
Vargtass prevents a body shot from Uzi.
Uzi breaks the clinch.
Richard Vargtass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Uzi misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Vargtass 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Uzi tries to move into range but Vargtass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vargtass. Vargtass obviously looking to wear him down.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses.
Vargtass darts in trying to clinch
and Uzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vargtass thinking.
Uzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargtass throws a head punch that misses.
Uzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Vargtass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargtass misses the body punch
and Uzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vargtass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Vargtass moves out of range easily.
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Vargtass moves out of range easily.
Uzi moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargtass pushes Uzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargtass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzi blocks it with crossed arms.
Uzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargtass.
Uzi clinches up with Vargtass and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargtass takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uzi is trying to break the clinch but Vargtass has him pressed against the cage.
Uzi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Vargtass catches Uzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vargtass delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargtass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vargtass misses with a hook. Uzi ducked under it nicely.
Kalle Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi ducks right into an uppercut from Vargtass.
Vargtass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi throws a low kick, looking for Vargtass's leg but Vargtass calmly moves out of range.
Uzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vargtass pushes Uzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargtass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vargtass lands a right hand.
A short left from Vargtass.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargtass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uzi misses with a knee strike.
Uzi misses with a knee to the head.
Vargtass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargtass looking to throw knees to the head but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Vargtass throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzi.
Vargtass with a knee to the head.
Vargtass gets through Uzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargtass pushes Uzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargtass throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzi.
Uzi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Uzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vargtass fails to land.
Vargtass lands a knee to the head.
Uzi manages to break the clinch.
Uzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargtass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vargtass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vargtass. That's going to slow Uzi down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vargtass connects with a single shot there.
Vargtass throws a push kick but Uzi slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vargtass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vargtass.
Vargtass throws a leg kick that misses.
Vargtass avoids the head kick by Uzi.
Uzi rushes Vargtass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uzi misses with a knee to the head.
Vargtass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vargtass has a couple of punches blocked by Uzi.
Uzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargtass scores with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Kalle Uzi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vargtass pushes Uzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargtass throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Vargtass.
Uzi breaks the clinch.
Uzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Vargtass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vargtass 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Vargtass!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Richard Vargtass waved his t-shirt featuring CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kim can't do much from the bottom here.
Kim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suarez.
Suarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suarez's guard! Nice work there by Kim!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.
Kim trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Kim postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kim gets caught napping as Suarez dives in and scores a takedown. Kim manages to retain guard.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Suarez 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.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Suarez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Suarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim is trying to trip Suarez. He has hold of a leg but Suarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kim persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kim's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Suarez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim pulls Suarez in to control the position.
Diego Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kim pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Suarez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Suarez dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim scores with a takedown into Suarez's guard.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Suarez's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
Kim throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kim's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kim has escaped and now he's on top!
Kim stops Suarez from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Kim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Suarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Suarez has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suarez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Kim passes Suarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez pushes Kim off looking to stand but Kim dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kim dominated that second round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Suarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kim.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Kim wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Kim is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez wanted to stand there but Kim had control of the position.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suarez.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suarez.
Suarez trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Suarez wants to stand and escape but instead Kim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kim cracks Suarez with a solid left hand.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Suarez has wrist control.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim chips away with some ground and pound.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Kim uses his free foot to push down on Suarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suarez.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim raining down shots from the mount!
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Kim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kim 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. Filho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Symphony Of Destruction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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27
141 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Filho!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Filho.
Filho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Nice takedown defense from Filho. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
Filho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filho cracks Hammer with a good jab.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hammer throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
Filho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Filho.
Hammer forces Filho back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filho.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filho is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Filho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Filho misses with some punches.
Hammer misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammer taking a breather.
Hammer prevents Filho from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working Filho over with knees to the body.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filho is keeping busy.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filho tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Filho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Filho manages to break the clinch.
Hammer cracks the inside of Filho's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Filho blocks the low kick.
Filho misses with a two punch combination.
Pedro Filho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Filho.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Filho blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Good work by Filho as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a leg kick.
Hammer moves forwards but Filho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filho pinned against the cage. Filho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filho. That did some damage!
Hammer throws a low kick but his opponent is 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!
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
Filho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filho lands with a right hand.
Filho scores with a jab to the body.
Filho lands with a good body shot.
Filho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Filho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Filho settles back down.
Filho cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.
Filho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filho checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Filho down.
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer misses with a low kick as Filho jumps back.
Filho tries a head kick but it misses.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick that Filho semi-blocks.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Filho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Filho both land. Nice combination.
Filho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filho.
Hammer tries to clinch but Filho moves out of range.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Filho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Filho.
Filho wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antti Hammer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer scores with a nice body kick.
Filho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Filho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filho scores with a one two! Hammer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Filho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer walks into a jab.
Hammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammer lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Filho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
Hammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Filho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filho managing to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Antti Hammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Filho shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filho.
Filho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Hammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Filho.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Filho moves out of range easily.
Hammer jabs Filho right on the nose. Filho blinks but takes it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammer - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filho connects with a body shot.
Filho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Filho swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer drives through with a takedown into Filho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
Filho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Filho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Filho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
Hammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range.
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.
Hammer lands a leg kick that knocks Filho off balance momentarily.
Filho misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Filho is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer clinches.
Filho breaks the clinch.
Hammer throws a low kick, looking for Filho's leg but Filho calmly moves out of range.
Filho avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Filho tries a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Filho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Filho checks it.
Filho's corner calls for a 1-2. Filho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho scores with a leg kick.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer clinches.
Hammer lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filho being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filho blocks it with crossed arms.
Filho wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Filho manages to break the clinch.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filho 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.
Filho scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Filho moves out of range easily.
Filho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer prevents Filho from breaking the clinch.
Hammer misses with an elbow over the top.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filho avoids it.
Pedro Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Filho gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filho is trying to break free.
Filho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer clinches up with Filho and pushes him back against the cage.
Filho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filho keeps Hammer at a distance using the push kick.
Antti Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer lands a head kick!
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Filho moved away.
Filho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Filho circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filho avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Filho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Filho circles away.
Filho lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Filho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
Filho is controlling Hammer's posture.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Filho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Filho blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filho has Hammer pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Filho was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Filho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antti Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filho 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.
Filho lands the left hand.
Hammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Filho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Filho 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 Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filho throws a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Hammer!
An out of breath Antti Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska checks the leg kick.
Nut slips under a jab.
A jab from Timoska does it's job there.
Nut thows a body kick. Timoska tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timoska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nut misses.
Nut feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timoskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Nut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timoska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nut defends it nicely.
Juska Timoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nut with a hook.
Timoska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nut.
Timoska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nut 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timoska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nut sizes up Timoska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nut checks it well.
Sam Nut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timoska looks to throw the jab but Nut is out of range.
Nut loads up on a big right hand but Timoska slips the punch.
Nut motions for Timoska to come forward. Nut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Nut does no damage.
Timoska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timoska avoids the head kick by Nut.
Timoska takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nut defending well as Timoska loads up on a big left hand.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Timoska avoids it.
Nut thuds his shin into the meat of Timoska's side.
Timoska tried to score with a low kick but Nut checks it.
Nut checks a low kick from Timoska.
Timoska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska checks a leg kick.
Nut looks to land a body kick but Timoska moved away.
Timoska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timoska scrambles back to his feet.
Nut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nut throws a low kick but Timoska avoids it.
Timoska throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juska Timoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nut connects with a solid leg kick.
Nut throws a push kick but Timoska slaps the foot to one side.
Timoska misses with a head kick.
Timoska checks a leg kick.
Nut lands a leg kick that knocks Timoska off balance momentarily.
Nut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timoska.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Timoska lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut is trying to get back to half guard.
Timoska scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nut to see if he's OK.
Nut can't do much from the bottom here.
Timoska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nut keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Timoska.
Nut sneaks back into half guard.
Timoska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut tries to get to full guard but Timoska has control of the leg.
Nut is trying to control but can't.
Nut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nut wants to get back to full guard.
Timoska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nut defends it well.
Nut tries to roll over but Timoska keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoska lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timoska is trying to control. Nut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timoska working over Nut with some ground and pound. Nut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Nut will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Nut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timoska is out of range and Nut settles back down.
Timoska lands a lovely overhand right.
Nut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Timoska avoids the head kick by Nut.
Timoska doesn't manage to clinch there - Nut circles away.
Timoska misses with an uppercut. Nut saw that one coming.
Nut delivers a nice body kick.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Timoska moves out of range easily.
Nut misses with a low kick.
Timoska misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Timoska misses.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense.
Timoska misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Timoska.
Sam Nut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timoska misses with a straight left.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska moves out of range of the body kick.
Nut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timoska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Nut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Nut misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Timoska blocks the low kick.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Timoska tries to clinch but Nut moves out of range.
A combination from Timoska does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Timoska or perhaps it was just good defense by Nut which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Timoska.
Nut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timoska.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timoska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nut.
Nut throws a push kick but Timoska slaps the foot to one side.
Timoska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juska Timoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Timoska will feel that in the morning.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nut as he jumps to the side.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Timoska sees coming a mile off.
Nut throws a body kick that misses.
Timoska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nut avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nut.
Timoska checks the leg kick.
Timoska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timoska.
Nut is looking to score with low kicks.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Timoska avoids it.
Nut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timoska.
Nut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timoska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timoska misses with an uppercut.
Nut lands an overhand right.
Timoska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timoska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nut.
Timoska lands a nice shot to the body.
Nut misses with a leg kick
and Timoska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timoska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Nut sprawls well.
Nut throws a push kick but Timoska slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timoska slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Timoska. That snapped Nut's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timoska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nut.
Timoska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timoska throws a front kick aimed at Nut's knee but Nut avoids it well.
Timoska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nut is trying to defend but Timoska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nut wants to control but Timoska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nut preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timoska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nut is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Nut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Timoska throws a right hand that Nut ducks under and follows up with a left that Nut also avoids with ease.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Timoska sees coming a mile off.
Timoska throws out a loose jab but Nut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timoska tries a low kick but Nut avoids it.
Nut throws a low kick, looking for Timoska's leg but Timoska calmly moves out of range.
Timoska throws the left hand but Nut avoids the punch easily.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Timoska throws a lazy right hand but Nut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nut throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Timoska is predictable there
and Nut counters with a body kick.
Nut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timoska.
Timoska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timoska throws a poor cross that misses
and Nut counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nut lands a nice shot to the body.
Nut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timoska's head.
Nut looks for the body kick but Timoska saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nut is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nut.
Nut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nut fakes the leg kick and cracks Timoska in the body.
Timoska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nut to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Timoska coming out on top.
Timoska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nut is out of range and Timoska settles back down.
Timoska missing with a left hand there. Nut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nut misses with a body kick.
Timoska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nut.
Timoska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nut pinned against the cage. Nut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timoska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nut.
Nut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timoska if he has to take too many more of those.
Nut gets caught napping as Timoska dives in and scores a takedown. Nut manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nut looking to control.
Juska Timoska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nut looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nut looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nut!
Timoska is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Timoska is looking to control Nut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timoska avoid being mounted?
Timoska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nut postures up and lands a big shot to Timoska's brow.
Timoska working a defensive guard here.
Nut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nut advances to half guard.
Timoska gets back to full guard.
Nut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timoska is keeping the position for now.
Timoska keeping moving, preventing Nut from controlling successfully.
Juska Timoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timoska has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is pulling down on Nut's head to control his posture.
Timoska trying to control the position.
Sam Nut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juska Timoska wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timoska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nut to the ground. Timoska is now in Nut's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timoska distracts Nut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nut seems keen to control Timoska's posture.
Timoska scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Nut.
I've got Nut winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Nut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Metaxa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: •99• The Haunted🔫. 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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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Metaxa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metaxa.
Metaxa avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metaxa throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Metaxa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metaxa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Metaxa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Metaxa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jokinen eats them both and turns towards Metaxa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Metaxa throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Metaxa avoids the punch easily.
Metaxa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Martin Metaxa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Metaxa's body. Metaxa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metaxa slips a jab from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen pushes Metaxa away with a front kick.
Metaxa fails to land with a series of punches.
Metaxa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Metaxa.
Metaxa throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metaxa misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Metaxa looks gassed!
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Some wild striking there from Metaxa.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metaxa. Metaxa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Metaxa down.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Metaxa tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen with a jab.
Jokinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Metaxa should have avoided that one.
Metaxa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Metaxa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metaxa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Metaxa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metaxa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen punishes Metaxa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Jokinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jokinen working Metaxa over with knees to the body.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metaxa or not.
Jokinen works on Metaxa's body with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Metaxa avoids the damage to the body.
Jokinen lands a knee to the head.
Metaxa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metaxa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Metaxa defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Metaxa clinches with his opponent.
Jokinen jumps guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Metaxa has his hands clasped together but Jokinen extends an breaks Metaxa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jokinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Otto Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Mask is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming to Light Your Ass Up. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biller.
Mask lands with a shot to the body.
Biller tries to close the distance and clinch but Mask swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mask fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mask instigates a clinch.
Biller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mask controls his hands.
Biller tries to pull guard but Mask holds him up against the cage and eventually Biller drops back down to his feet.
Biller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mask gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mask avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biller being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask breaks the clinch.
Mask throws a head kick that misses
and Biller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Biller.
Mask prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Biller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Biller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask sneaks back into half guard.
Mask is looking for a sweep. Biller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mask gets full guard.
Mask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mask is controlling Biller's posture.
Biller throws a big right hand that misses.
Biller with a nice head shot there.
Biller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Mask is retaining full guard.
Biller with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biller won't allow Mask to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biller passes into half guard.
Mask trying to control from the bottom.
Mask is pressing down on Biller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Mask is keeping the position.
Mask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mask looking to control.
Mask looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mask keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask is trying to control the position but Biller postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tiger Mask.
Mask misses with a head kick.
Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mask misses with a wild body shot.
Biller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mask circles away.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Biller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Mask is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mask ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biller moves away.
Biller fails to land the takedown.
Mask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biller was well out of range. Poor timing from Mask.
Mask misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biller.
Mask tries to land a leg kick but Biller saw it coming and moves away.
Mask finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mask stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biller is defended easily by Mask.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Biller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mask connects with a right hand. Biller shakes it off.
Mask swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mask lands a right hook to the body.
Mask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask gets back to full guard.
Biller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mask pulls Biller in close to his closed guard and prevents Biller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sten Biller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mask's guard.
Biller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biller prevents Mask from improving his position.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask trying to hold on to Biller's head to control him but Biller postures up.
Mask is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biller's back!
Mask is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Biller. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mask gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Biller is in bad spot here.
Biller staying busy and making it hard for Mask to control.
Mask is landing with strikes. Biller can't take much more of this.
Biller is really stuck here.
Biller controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mask is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
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!
Mask is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask doesn't have the hooks in and Biller manages to turn into his guard.
Biller wants to stand and escape but instead Mask has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mask is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mask stands up over Biller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mask preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mask doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mask manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Mask tried to score with a low kick but Biller checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mask. Biller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mask cracks Biller with an open hand slap.
Mask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mask fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mask 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 Biller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biller checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Mask manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mask misses with a head kick.
Mask tries to score with a low kick but Biller moves his leg out of the way.
Mask stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mask throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biller checks the leg kick.
Biller shoots and misses
and Mask counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mask misses with a left hand
and Biller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mask's guard.
Mask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mask has his hands on Biller's head, controlling the position.
Biller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mask trying to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mask is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biller is aware though and is defending well.
Mask wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biller has gone for a leg lock! Mask slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biller's guard.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mask uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mask wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Mask controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask scores with a couple of short elbows.
Biller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mask slows the pace down.
Biller is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller tries to bench press Mask off him but Mask keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mask scores with a leg kick.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biller blocks a low kick nicely.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mask throws a leg kick but Biller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mask jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mask counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiger Mask is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mask attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biller needs to keep his hands up - Mask had a free shot at his head there.
Mask is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biller rather than just go for the knockout.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mask to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller ducks under a wild hook from Mask.
Mask feints and then cracks Biller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biller down.
Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biller manages to avoid it.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mask.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask rushes Biller and presses him up against the cage.
Mask lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Biller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mask fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask feints and then cracks Biller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biller down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mask lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow Biller down.
Mask looks for the body kick but Biller saw that one coming.
Mask is looking to chop away at Biller's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mask can pounce on him.
Mask throws a chopping leg kick but Biller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Biller shoots for a takedown but Mask saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biller swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
Biller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mask counters with a good low kick that Biller was not able to check.
Mask throws a head kick that misses.
Mask walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is looking to score with low kicks.
Mask throws a low kick but Biller avoids it.
Mask throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mask. Biller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biller manages to avoid it.
Mask ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biller moves away.
Mask looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biller.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mask moves into range and clinches up with Biller.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Mask pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Biller moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mask.
A head kick by Mask misses
and Biller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Biller.
Biller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow Biller down.
Biller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mask.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller shoots in but Mask avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biller dives in and grabs Mask's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mask pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mask stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mask wants it to stay on the feet.
Mask stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Mask as Biller shoots in.
A big right from Mask misses.
Biller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mask pinned against the cage. Mask gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mask thows a body shot but no joy.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mask counters with a big head kick but Biller shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mask clinches.
Tiger Mask is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mask presses Biller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mask.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Mask pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mask lands with a kick to the temple. Biller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mask as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask swings for the body but Biller moves out of range.
Biller fails with the takedown
and Mask counters with a thumping low kick.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mask pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mask manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mask.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mask 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask! Tiger Mask retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tiger Mask made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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