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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Torkylainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larson Merkuao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torkylainen's entrance music is Sky Residents - Krilia. A fine choice. Erkki Torkylainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Torkylainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Merkuao!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merkuao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torkylainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Merkuao is out of range.
Torkylainen scores with a nice body kick.
Merkuao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Merkuao lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merkuao prevents Torkylainen from getting back to his feet.
Merkuao stopping the sweep attempt from Torkylainen.
Torkylainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Merkuao wants to control from the top but Torkylainen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torkylainen wants to stand and escape but Merkuao is having none of it.
Merkuao landing with the ground and pound.
Merkuao landing some decent shots from guard.
Merkuao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torkylainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Merkuao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torkylainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torkylainen wants to stand but Merkuao is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merkuao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merkuao looking to pass the guard.
Torkylainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merkuao on the ground.
Merkuao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Merkuao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Merkuao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Merkuao working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torkylainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Merkuao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Merkuao is looking to take a break and control but Torkylainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merkuao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Merkuao landing a few strikes.
Torkylainen regains half guard.
Merkuao is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merkuao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Merkuao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Merkuao maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Torkylainen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Merkuao has cracked it and Torkylainen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Merkuao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larson Merkuao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mercito Segundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witaliy Michilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Segundo comes to the cage accompanied by carino brutal. Mercito Segundo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mercito Segundo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Witaliy Michilov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segundo doesn't manage to clinch there - Michilov circles away.
Segundo moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Segundo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Segundo tries to circle away but Michilov has him pinned against the cage.
Segundo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Segundo is trying to break free.
Michilov prevents Segundo from breaking the clinch.
Segundo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Segundo tries to clinch up
and Michilov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Michilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Segundo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segundo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michilov is controlling him.
Michilov 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.
Michilov trying to control but Segundo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segundo wants to stand but Michilov is controlling the position.
Michilov drops back looking for a leg! Segundo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Segundo manages to kick Michilov off! Michilov jumps back into Segundo's guard.
Michilov trying to control but Segundo is working from the bottom.
Michilov stops Segundo from standing up.
Michilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Segundo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michilov is controlling him.
Michilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Segundo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michilov looks winded!
Segundo wants to stand up but Michilov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michilov stops Segundo from standing up.
Segundo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michilov on the ground.
Michilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Michilov won't allow Segundo to get back to his feet.
Michilov drops back looking for a leg! Segundo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Segundo manages to kick Michilov off! Michilov jumps back into Segundo's guard.
Michilov stops Segundo from standing up.
Michilov trying to control but Segundo is working from the bottom.
Michilov stops Segundo from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov trying to control but Segundo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Witaliy Michilov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Segundo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Segundo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michilov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Segundo is trying to stand back up but Michilov is controlling him
Segundo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Segundo is not content to let Michilov control the position.
Michilov prevents Segundo from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Segundo defends it well.
Michilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Segundo wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Segundo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Segundo tries to get out of the position.
Michilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Segundo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michilov.
Michilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segundo has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Segundo tries to kick Michilov off but Michilov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Witaliy Michilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Segundo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Segundo is looking to clinch but Michilov is avoiding it.
Michilov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Michilov prevents Segundo from escaping the position.
Michilov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Segundo, who protects the arm well.
Michilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Segundo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Michilov is breathing heavily.
Segundo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Michilov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segundo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Segundo tries to clinch up but Michilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch but Michilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Segundo.
Segundo tries to clinch but Michilov moves out of range.
Segundo tries to clinch up but Michilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Michilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Segundo drives through and clinches with Michilov against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segundo is trying to break free.
Michilov looking for a takedown.
Segundo can't break the clinch.
Segundo can't break the clinch.
Segundo tries to break the clinch but Michilov is controlling the position.
Michilov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Segundo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Segundo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Segundo.
Mercito Segundo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segundo tries to clinch there but Michilov circles away.
Segundo fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Segundo forces Michilov back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segundo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segundo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercito Segundo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Segundo tries to clinch up but Michilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Segundo wants to clinch up but Michilov keeps it at a distance.
Michilov looks for a takedown but Segundo sprawls well.
Mercito Segundo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Witaliy Michilov.
Segundo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Segundo is looking to clinch but Michilov is avoiding it.
Michilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Segundo.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Segundo is trying to force a seperation but Michilov has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segundo prevents the takedown attempt.
Michilov keeps control of Segundo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Segundo tries to circle away but Michilov has him pinned against the cage.
Segundo tries to break the clinch but Michilov is controlling the position.
Segundo is looking to break free of the clinch but Michilov has double underhooks.
Michilov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Segundo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Segundo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segundo tries to clinch but Michilov is having none of it.
Michilov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Segundo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Segundo.
Segundo doesn't manage to clinch there - Michilov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercito Segundo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Segundo tries to clinch but Michilov is having none of it.
Segundo tries to clinch up.
Segundo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michilov.
Segundo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Segundo.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch but Michilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Segundo is fending him off so far but Michilov persists. Nope, Segundo circles away and we're back to standing.
Segundo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Segundo takes the fight into the clinch.
Segundo wants to break free but Michilov has control.
Michilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michilov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Segundo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mercito Segundo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Witaliy Michilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segundo breaks the clinch.
Segundo moves into range and clinches up with Michilov.
Segundo wants to get back to striking at distance but Michilov won't allow it.
Segundo wants to get back to striking at distance but Michilov won't allow it.
Segundo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Segundo breaks the clinch.
Segundo doesn't manage to clinch there - Michilov circles away.
Segundo has Michilov up against the cage in a clinch.
Michilov prevents Segundo from breaking the clinch.
Segundo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Segundo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Segundo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michilov closes the distance and clinches up with Segundo, looking for a takedown. Michilov pushes Segundo against the cage but Segundo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Segundo tries to clinch there but Michilov circles away.
Segundo wants to clinch up but Michilov keeps it at a distance.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Segundo tries to clinch up but Michilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Segundo moves in looking to clinch but Michilov pushes him off.
Segundo gets a clinch.
Michilov has Segundo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Segundo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Segundo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segundo closes the distance and pushes Michilov back into the cage.
Segundo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Segundo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segundo rushes Michilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Segundo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Segundo closes the distance and clinches.
Michilov wants a takedown but no success here.
Segundo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Segundo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Segundo breaks from the clinch.
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Segundo rushes Michilov and presses him up against the cage.
Michilov prevents Segundo from breaking the clinch.
Segundo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michilov.
Michilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Segundo.
Mercito Segundo is winning the standup battle so far.
Segundo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Segundo darts in and clinches Michilov up against the cage.
Segundo is looking to break free of the clinch but Michilov has double underhooks.
Segundo tries to circle away but Michilov has him pinned against the cage.
Michilov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Segundo after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Segundo tries to break the clinch but Michilov is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michilov has Segundo pressed against the cage, preventing Segundo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Segundo tries to break the clinch but Michilov is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mercito Segundo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Segundo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mercito Segundo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mercito Segundo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joonatan Sievinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonatan Sievinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Sievinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones letting Sievinen take a breather here.
Sievinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sievinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Sievinen has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sievinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Sievinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sievinen manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Sievinen's guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sievinen's head.
Sievinen wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sievinen blocks nicely.
Sievinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sievinen has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Sievinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sievinen has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sievinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Sievinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sievinen blocks nicely.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sievinen wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Sievinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sievinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sievinen has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sievinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Sievinen in his guard.
Jones wants to stand but Sievinen is controlling the position.
Sievinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sievinen stops Jones from standing up.
Sievinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joonatan Sievinen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sievinen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Sievinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a head kick. Sievinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sievinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Sievinen's head.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sievinen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Sievinen is looking to clinch.
Sievinen is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sievinen.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sievinen clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sievinen as the two fighters clinch.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sievinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sievinen cracks Jones with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Sievinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sievinen throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Sievinen misses with a head kick.
Sievinen tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Sievinen.
Sievinen cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sievinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a series of punches but Sievinen avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sievinen rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sievinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Sievinen is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonatan Sievinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Sievinen keeps him there for the moment.
Sievinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sievinen.
Sievinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sievinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sievinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sievinen's guard.
Sievinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones works over Sievinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sievinen's head.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sievinen has wrist control.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sievinen's head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sievinen wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones stands and steps away. Sievinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sievinen pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sievinen's head backwards.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sievinen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Sievinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sievinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Sievinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sievinen manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sievinen.
Sievinen is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones stops Sievinen from standing up.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Sievinen has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones cracks Sievinen with a solid left hand.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sievinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Sievinen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Sievinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sievinen moves into the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sievinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sievinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sievinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Sievinen lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Sievinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Sievinen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Sievinen is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Sievinen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones 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.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Sievinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sievinen closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sievinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonatan Sievinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sievinen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Sievinen is controlling the position.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Sievinen has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones wants to break free but Sievinen has control.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Sievinen has the dominant position.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sievinen won't allow it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Sievinen counters with a leg kick.
Sievinen feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Sievinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sievinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Sievinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Sievinen misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Sievinen tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Sievinen tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sievinen moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Sievinen.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones feints a jab promting Sievinen to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sievinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Sievinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sievinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sievinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sievinen has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sievinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Sievinen dives into Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sievinen is controlling him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sievinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joonatan Sievinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sievinen stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sievinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonatan Sievinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanibal Hanyszewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akio Fox!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a right hand that Hanyszewsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanyszewsky also avoids with ease.
Hanyszewsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanyszewsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanyszewsky jabs Fox right on the nose. Fox blinks but takes it well.
Fox drives through and clinches with Hanyszewsky against the cage.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanyszewsky is defending well for now.
Hanyszewsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fox up against the cage.
Hanyszewsky seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Hanyszewsky blocks it.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox tries to stall but Hanyszewsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanyszewsky controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to force a seperation but Hanyszewsky has the dominant position.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Hanyszewsky is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Hanyszewsky.
Hanyszewsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanyszewsky misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Hanyszewsky misses with a double jab
and Fox counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanyszewsky scores with a hook to the body. Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanyszewsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanyszewsky lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanyszewsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Hanyszewsky.
Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanyszewsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanyszewsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanyszewsky throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox wants to clinch up but Hanyszewsky keeps it at a distance.
Hanyszewsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanyszewsky.
Hanyszewsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Hanyszewsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
A jab from Hanyszewsky misses.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanyszewsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanyszewsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanyszewsky throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Hanyszewsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanyszewsky connects with a crisp jab.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Fox looks to land a combination but Hanyszewsky avoids it well.
Fox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox slips under a jab from Hanyszewsky.
Fox moves out of range as Hanyszewsky strikes.
Hanyszewsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanibal Hanyszewsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanyszewsky looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.
Hanibal Hanyszewsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox moves to clinch but Hanyszewsky breaks away
and Hanyszewsky counters with a two punch combo.
Hanyszewsky throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Hanyszewsky walks into a straight right hand from Fox.
Hanyszewsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fox is rocked!
Hanyszewsky misses with a straight left.
Hanyszewsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fox on the side of the head.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanyszewsky finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanyszewsky fakes the body blow, causing Fox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tappio misses with a two punch combination.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison as he avoids it easily.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Tappio misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Tappio tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tappio did well to prevent Morrison getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tappio tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morrison is trying to control. Tappio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tappio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tappio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the action but Tappio is working from the bottom.
Tappio trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tappio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.
Tappio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Morrison stands up and beckons Tappio to join him on the feet.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Tappio drives through with a takedown into Morrison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison wants to stand but Tappio is controlling the position.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Tappio defends easily.
Tappio pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tappio lands a nice short elbow.
Tappio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tappio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morrison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morrison gets full guard.
Tappio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tappio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tappio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tappio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tappio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappio with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tappio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tappio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tappio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tappio scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tappio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Tappio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tappio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Tappio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tappio ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Tappio scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tappio feints a jab promting Morrison to slip. Tappio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morrison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Tappio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappio digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Tappio scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tappio.
Tappio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison tries to roll over but Tappio keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappio is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Tappio sits in half guard.
Morrison gets full guard.
Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tappio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tappio cracks Morrison with a solid left hand.
Tappio forces his way into half guard.
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tappio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tappio lands a nice short elbow.
Morrison has hold of Tappio's hands but Tappio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tappio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappio slips a nice elbow through Morrison's hands, connecting with Morrison's forehead.
Tappio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Tappio sits in half guard.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Tappio has control of the leg.
Morrison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tappio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tappio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tappio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tappio passes to full mount!
BOOM! Tappio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tappio prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
Morrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tappio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison postures up.
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!
Tappio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tappio looking for a triangle here. Morrison is fighting it but it looks tight! Tappio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Morrison is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Tappio!
Juha Tappio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniyel Nebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nebi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Magic. Macadam Baird could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniyel Nebi's chin.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniyel Nebi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird misses with a jab to the body
and Nebi counters with a low kick, right behind Baird 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Nebi as he connects with a hook.
Baird throws a hook to the side of Nebi's head but Nebi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nebi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nebi's guard now, I'm sure.
Nebi keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baird controlling from the top position.
Baird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nebi is on top in guard.
Nebi wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniyel Nebi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baird shoots in and drives through. Nebi sprawls well.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Nebi counters with a head kick. That will keep Baird thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nebi manages to avoid it.
Baird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nebi to the mat! Nebi manages to get full guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Nebi keeps moving.
Nebi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nebi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Nebi blocks nicely.
Nebi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to control but Nebi is working from the bottom.
Baird postures up in Nebi's guard and throws a big left but Nebi blocks it.
Baird won't allow Nebi to sweep him here.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Nebi is retaining full guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Nebi keeps moving.
Nebi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird works over Nebi with some ground and pound from guard.
Baird postures up.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nebi 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.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Nebi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baird 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.
Nebi wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Macadam Baird will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Baird.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nebi.
Baird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nebi.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nebi enables Baird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nebi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nebi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baird wants to control from the top but Nebi keeps moving.
Baird stands up over Nebi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nebi trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Nebi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baird passes Nebi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baird here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baird not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is nestled in close to Nebi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird winds up and cracks Nebi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nebi won't allow Baird to pass to mount.
Nebi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nebi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nebi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baird stands up over Nebi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nebi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nebi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baird.
Nebi is trying to keep Baird in close.
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.
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nebi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baird.
Nebi working a defensive guard but Baird manages to pass into side control anyway.
Baird working away.
Nebi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Baird's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nebi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baird not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nebi!
Baird connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Baird jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nebi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nebi and Baird has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nebi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nebi is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
Baird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nebi.
Nebi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nebi misses with a body kick.
Nebi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nebi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird looks to land a combination but Nebi avoids it well.
Baird swinging wildly here.
Nebi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nebi misses with a body kick.
Baird falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nebi looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nebi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nebi.
Some wild striking there from Nebi.
Nebi staying out of range there.
Baird blocks the body kick.
Baird blocks the body kick.
Baird gets the takedown into side control.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird lands a few punches from side control.
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nebi is not content to let Baird control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nebi regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Baird seems content to control.
Baird not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baird wants to control but Nebi is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird passes to side control.
Baird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nebi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baird, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Khripunova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lion Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Sergei Khripunova has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Khripunova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Takanori!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khripunova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khripunova fails to land with a series of punches.
Khripunova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khripunova misses with a few strikes there.
Khripunova scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khripunova missing with a left hand there. Takanori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khripunova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Khripunova misses the target.
Takanori slips a jab and a cross from Khripunova.
Khripunova throws a hook to the side of Takanori's head but Takanori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takanori takes one to the side of the head.
Khripunova misses with a series of wild punches.
Takanori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takanori misses with a body shot.
Takanori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khripunova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takanori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khripunova moves out of range of the leg kick from Takanori.
Takanori slips a jab and a cross from Khripunova.
Takanori lands a nice hook to Khripunova's body. Khripunova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takanori staying out of range there.
Khripunova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takanori lands a head shot.
Takanori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khripunova to score with a decent uppercut.
Khripunova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khripunova is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takanori throws a head kick but Khripunova moves out of range.
Khripunova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sergei Khripunova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khripunova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khripunova throws a series of punches but Takanori avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanori feints and then cracks Khripunova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khripunova down.
Khripunova moves out of range as Takanori strikes.
Khripunova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takanori was well out of range. Poor timing from Khripunova.
Takanori tries to land a leg kick but Khripunova saw it coming and moves away.
Khripunova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khripunova throws a right hand that Takanori ducks under and follows up with a left that Takanori also avoids with ease.
Khripunova tries to bum rush Takanori with a series of wild strikes but Takanori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takanori moves out of range as Khripunova strikes.
Khripunova misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Khripunova misses the target.
Takanori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khripunova.
Takanori throws a leg kick which misses Khripunova's front leg but catches the back leg as Khripunova tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Khripunova finds it's target.
Takanori connects with a crisp jab.
Khripunova misses with a lunging right hand
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khripunova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takanori ducks under a wild hook from Khripunova.
Khripunova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takanori counters with a good low kick that Khripunova was not able to check.
Takanori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khripunova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takanori.
Takanori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khripunovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takanori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khripunova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khripunova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takanori.
Good leg kick by Khripunova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takanori scores with a head kick.
Khripunova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Takanori.
Khripunova has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khripunova there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takanori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khripunova throws a right and a left that Takanori avoids nicely.
Takanori blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khripunova. Takanori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khripunova misses with a hook. Takanori ducked under it nicely.
Khripunova misses with a wild body shot.
Takanori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takanori looks to land a left hand but Khripunova moved out of range nicely.
Takanori cracks a nice hook into Khripunova's ribs.
Takanori lunges at Khripunova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khripunova's hand.
Khripunova misses with a hook.
A combination from Takanori does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takanori looks to score with a jab to the body but Khripunova is just out of range.
Khripunova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khripunova thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Sergei Khripunova will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khripunova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takanori moves away.
Khripunova throws a hook but Takanori blocks it.
Takanori misses the shot to the body.
Takanori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takanori moves out of range of the strikes.
Khripunova throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khripunova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khripunova with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Khripunova as he connects with a hook.
Takanori lands with an uppercut that bounces Khripunova off the cage and back into range.
Khripunova misses with a two punch combination.
Takanori throws a head kick but Khripunova moves out of range.
Takanori slips under a jab from Khripunova.
No joy there for Takanori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takanori lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khripunova throws a shot from downtown. Takanori moves away and avoids it.
Takanori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khripunova.
Takanori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takanori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khripunova misses with a double jab
and Takanori counters with a good low kick that Khripunova was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Khripunova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khripunova thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Khripunova.
Khripunova keeps Takanori at a distance using the push kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khripunova!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khripunova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khripunova looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanori is just out of range.
Sergei Khripunova is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khripunova slips a jab and a cross from Takanori.
Khripunova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanori ducks under a wild hook from Khripunova.
Good exchange - Khripunova coming out on top.
Khripunova misses with a lunging right hand
and Takanori counters with a one-two to the body.
Khripunova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khripunova misses with an uppercut.
Khripunova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khripunova throws a big shot that misses.
Khripunova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takanori counters with a straight right hand.
Khripunova throws a poor cross that misses
and Takanori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khripunova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khripunova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takanori finds it's way round the side to connect with Khripunova's head.
Takanori digs a good hook to Khripunova's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Khripunova misses its intended target.
Khripunova misses with a two punch combination.
Khripunova throws a shot from downtown. Takanori moves away and avoids it.
Khripunova throws a hook but Takanori avoids it easily.
Khripunova misses with a combination
and Takanori counters with a nice body shot.
Khripunova lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Takanori.
Takanori scores with a jab to the head.
Takanori throws a hook but Khripunova blocks it.
Khripunova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khripunova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takanori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takanori scores with a sloppy right hand. Khripunova should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanori throws a big shot that misses.
Khripunova fails to land with a series of punches.
Khripunova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takanori circles away quickly and effectively.
Khripunova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takanori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khripunova in his tracks.
Takanori lands the left hand.
Takanori misses with an uppercut.
Takanori misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khripunova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khripunova has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takanori.
A punch combination from Khripunova misses.
Khripunova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Takanori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Khripunova throws a lazy right hand but Takanori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khripunova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takanori.
Takanori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khripunova lands with a hook. Takanori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takanori throws a jab when Khripunova was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Takanori. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Takanori does no damage.
Khripunova cracks a nice hook into Takanori's ribs.
Khripunova misses with a double jab.
Khripunova missing with a left hand there. Takanori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khripunova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khripunova misses with a wild body shot.
Khripunova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takanori under the eye.
Khripunova throws a right hand that misses
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khripunova defending well as Takanori loads up on a big left hand.
Takanori scores with a leg kick.
Khripunova loads up on a big right hand but Takanori slips the punch.
Takanori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takanori moves out of range as Khripunova strikes.
Khripunova misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khripunova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takanori counters with a nice body shot.
Khripunova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takanori.
Takanori shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khripunova eats them both and turns towards Takanori to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Khripunova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khripunova throws the left hand but Takanori avoids the punch easily.
Takanori scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takanori jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khripunova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khripunova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khripunova misses with a wild combination.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khripunova.
Khripunova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Takanori.
Khripunova slips a straight right by Takanori.
Khripunova misses with a body shot.
Takanori tries to bum rush Khripunova with a series of wild strikes but Khripunova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khripunova misses with the combination.
Khripunova misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khripunova throws a right hand that misses
and Takanori counters with a straight right hand.
Khripunova throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takanori.
Khripunova lands a front kick.
Takanori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khripunova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takanori cracks the inside of Khripunova's front leg.
Khripunova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takanori cracks Khripunova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khripunova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khripunova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takanori.
Takanori slips a straight right by Khripunova.
Takanori lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khripunova backs up against the cage.
Khripunova is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khripunova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khripunova throws a combination that misses
and Takanori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khripunova looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takanori jabs at Khripunova's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takanori.
Takanori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takanori lands a body shot.
Takanori works Khripunova's body with a nice hook.
Sergei Khripunova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takanori with a hook.
Oh Khripunova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takanori throws a hook but Khripunova blocks it.
Takanori connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khripunova misses with a right hand
and Takanori counters with a huge left! Khripunova is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takanori isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Khripunova from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takanori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Takanori!
Lion Takanori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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