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MMA HELSINKI 119 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Brevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumtomanee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by beat kim like a little girl. 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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155 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Brevik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brevik checks a low kick from Kumtomanee.
Brevik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumtomanee moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kumtomanee throws an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow that misses.
Brevik avoids the elbow strike from Kumtomanee, against the cage.
Kumtomanee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kumtomanee prevents Brevik from breaking the clinch.
Kumtomanee tries to land knees in the clinch but Brevik avoids the damage to the body.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Brevik thuds his right hand into Kumtomanee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khali Kumtomanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumtomanee avoids the head kick by Brevik.
Brevik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Brevik is having none of it.
Kumtomanee throws an overhand right that lands on Brevik's shoulder, as Brevik tries to avoid the shot.
Kumtomanee moves into the clinch.
Kumtomanee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brevik prevents it.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow over the top.
Brevik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Kumtomanee lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brevik counters with a nice leg kick.
Brevik closes the distance and clinches.
Kumtomanee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brevik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumtomanee lands a head kick. Brevik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brevik swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee checks the leg kick.
Kumtomanee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brevik moves into the clinch.
Brevik can't break the clinch.
Brevik is trying to break free.
Brevik is struggling to control the position.
Brevik is trying to break the clinch but Kumtomanee is controlling him.
Kumtomanee pushes off an throws an elbow but Brevik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brevik lands a good knee to the midsection. Kumtomanee won't want to take too many of those.
Kumtomanee keeps control of Brevik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kumtomanee obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Brevik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brevik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kumtomanee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brevik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumtomanee blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kumtomanee landing knees to the head.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kumtomanee lands a knee to the head.
Kumtomanee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brevik regains guard immediately.
Kumtomanee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brevik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kumtomanee is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brevik is on top in guard.
Brevik wanted to stand there but Kumtomanee had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brevik manages to pass to side control.
Brevik prevents Kumtomanee from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brevik is controlling the pace.
Brevik stops Kumtomanee from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brevik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khali Kumtomanee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Brevik is having none of it.
Brevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kumtomanee.
Brevik is looking to score with low kicks.
Brevik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up but Brevik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumtomanee avoids the head kick by Brevik.
Brevik throws a sloppy head kick and Kumtomanee moves out of range easily.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Brevik is having none of it.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brevik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brevik throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Brevik moves out of range.
Kumtomanee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brevik throws a sloppy head kick and Kumtomanee moves out of range easily.
Brevik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kumtomanee. That did some damage!
Brevik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khali Kumtomanee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Brevik moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brevik pinned against the cage. Brevik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kumtomanee instigates a clinch.
Brevik can't break the clinch.
Brevik has had enough of the clinch but Kumtomanee keeps him there for the moment.
Kumtomanee looking to throw knees to the head but Brevik is blocking nicely.
Kumtomanee prevents Brevik from breaking the clinch.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Kumtomanee tries to land a front kick but Brevik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kumtomanee blocks a low kick nicely.
Kumtomanee forces Brevik back against the cage and clinches.
Brevik dodges an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Brevik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brevik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brevik throws an overhand right that lands on Kumtomanee's shoulder, as Kumtomanee tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brevik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik throws out a leg kick but Kumtomanee moves out of range and Brevik only half commits.
Brevik instigates a clinch.
Brevik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kumtomanee has him pressed against the cage.
Kumtomanee lands a damaging elbow.
Kumtomanee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brevik's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brevik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brevik clinches up against the cage.
Kumtomanee misses with a knee strike.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brevik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brevik feints and then cracks Kumtomanee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kumtomanee down.
Brevik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumtomanee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumtomanee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kumtomanee avoiding damage as Brevik throws knees to the body.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
Kumtomanee scores with a knee to the head.
Brevik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brevik blocks the elbow strike.
Khali Kumtomanee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kumtomanee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brevik blocks an elbow strike.
Brevik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brevik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee moves into the clinch.
Brevik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch.
Kumtomanee throws a push kick but Brevik slaps the foot to one side.
Brevik misses with a straight right.
Kumtomanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Brevik circles away.
Kumtomanee 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.
Brevik keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee throws a leg kick which misses Brevik's front leg but catches the back leg as Brevik tries to avoid it.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch there but Brevik circles away.
Brevik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumtomanee is looking to chop away at Brevik's legs.
Kumtomanee misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brevik avoids the elbow strike from Kumtomanee, against the cage.
Brevik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brevik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumtomanee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brevik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donald Brevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumtomanee cracks Brevik with an open hand slap.
Kumtomanee avoids the head kick by Brevik.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kumtomanee tries a low kick but Brevik avoids it.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch up but Brevik keeps it at a distance.
Kumtomanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Brevik circles away.
Brevik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khali Kumtomanee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Brevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up but Brevik circles away and keeps his distance.
Brevik throws a solid leg kick but Kumtomanee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brevik.
Brevik misses with a head kick.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brevik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brevik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brevik tries to avoid it but Kumtomanee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brevik to the ground. Brevik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kumtomanee slips a jab and a cross from Brevik.
A bone on bone clash there as Brevik blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Kumtomanee misses.
Brevik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kumtomanee.
Brevik tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Brevik misses its intended target.
Brevik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Kumtomanee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brevik swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumtomanee.
Brevik has closed the distance and engaged Kumtomanee in a clinch.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brevik has Kumtomanee pushed against the cage.
Kumtomanee scores with a knee to the head.
Brevik is trying to break the clinch but Kumtomanee has him pressed against the cage.
Kumtomanee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kumtomanee throws an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee tries a knee to the head but Brevik blocks it.
Brevik is trying to break free.
Brevik is trying to break the clinch but Kumtomanee has him pressed against the cage.
Kumtomanee with a knee to the head.
Brevik is trying to push Kumtomanee away but Kumtomanee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brevik throws an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brevik is trying to break the clinch but Kumtomanee is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee lands a nice knee to the body.
Kumtomanee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumtomanee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brevik looks to land a right hand but Kumtomanee moved out of range.
Brevik throws a body kick that misses.
Kumtomanee misses with the combination.
Kumtomanee is looking to clinch but Brevik is avoiding it.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Brevik moves out of range.
Brevik throws a chopping leg kick but Kumtomanee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kumtomanee gets tackled into the cage by Brevik. Brevik maintains the clinch.
Kumtomanee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kumtomanee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kumtomanee scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up
and Brevik counters with a low kick, right behind Kumtomanee 's knee.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brevik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up.
Kumtomanee scoring well with a low kick there.
Donald Brevik is winning the standup battle so far.
Brevik misses with a head kick.
Brevik is looking to land body kicks.
Brevik closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brevik breaks from the clinch.
Kumtomanee moves to clinch but Brevik breaks away
and Brevik counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kumtomanee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brevik tries a low kick but Kumtomanee avoids it.
Kumtomanee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donald Brevik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumtomanee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brevik keeps the fight on the outside.
Brevik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brevik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brevik has closed the distance and engaged Kumtomanee in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kumtomanee throws an elbow but misses.
Brevik takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumtomanee tries to land knees in the clinch but Brevik avoids the damage to the body.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brevik's defenses.
Kumtomanee trying to land knees to the body.
Brevik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumtomanee connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brevik misses with a low kick.
Kumtomanee avoids the head kick by Brevik.
Brevik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kumtomanee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kumtomanee, as that shot connected.
Brevik throws a leg kick
and Kumtomanee counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khali Kumtomanee.
I've got Kumtomanee 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khali Kumtomanee!
Khali Kumtomanee took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'kimmy, im sorry i took your belt, but you have a girls name so ihad to beat you or allah would have denied me entry to paradise...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Rausku has chosen Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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197 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
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190 lbs
15 - 23 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley misses with a takedown
and Rausku counters with a good low kick that Finley was not able to check.
Rausku looks for a takedown but Finley sprawls well.
Finley has managed to clinch.
Rausku has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Finley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rausku tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brad Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Finley stops a takedown attempt from Rausku.
Finley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rausku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rausku wants a takedown but no success here.
Finley taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rausku backwards.
Knees to the body from Finley.
Rausku looks winded!
Finley lands an elbow inside that Rausku shrugs off.
Rausku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finley is defending well.
Finley scores with a shoulder strike.
Finley effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Finley.
Finley lands an elbow just above Rausku 's eye.
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Finley is pressed up against the cage. Rausku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finley down to the mat. Finley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finley is looking to clinch but Rausku is avoiding it.
Finley moves into the clinch successfully.
Finley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rausku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Finley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley lands a left hand.
Rausku is trying to drag Finley to the mat but Finley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rausku regains guard.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Finley is working Rausku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finley postures up in Rausku's guard and throws a big left but Rausku blocks it.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley throws an elbow that misses. Rausku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finley's guard. Nice move by Rausku!
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rausku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Finley closes the distance and clinches.
Rausku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rausku has Finley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rausku is working for takedown but Finley is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finley.
Finley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Arvi Rausku's cut even more.
Finley lands a takedown into guard.
Finley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finley throws a big elbow that misses.
Finley postures up in Rausku's guard and throws a big left but Rausku blocks it.
Finley postures up in Rausku's guard and throws a big left but Rausku blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Rausku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rausku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finley.
Finley stands up over Rausku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finley throwing strikes but missing.
Finley landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finley lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Finley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rausku's guard.
Finley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finley throws a strike but Rausku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rausku trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Rausku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finley is trying to keep Rausku in close.
Finley is looking for a triangle but Rausku pushes his legs off easily.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arvi Rausku.
Finley has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rausku can't get the takedown.
Finley breaks the clinch.
Rausku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Finley with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Finley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rausku misses the shot to the body.
Rausku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finley shoots in but Rausku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rausku lands with a nice combination. Finley backs away looking to recover.
Brad Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Finley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rausku is in Finley's guard.
Finley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but Rausku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rausku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rausku is one step ahead there.
Rausku is pushing down on Finley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finley is fighting to maintain full guard but Rausku has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley is looking to escape.
Rausku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rausku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finley is refusing to be controlled, as Rausku sits in half guard.
Finley is trying to stand up here but Rausku is controlling him well.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rausku is looking for a kimura here.
Finley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Finley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rausku closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finley quickly recovers to half guard.
Finley is trying to stand up here but Rausku is controlling him well.
Finley is trying to maintain the position but Rausku is very close to passing his half guard.
Rausku trying to control from half guard but Finley is working away.
Rausku trying to mount his opponent but Finley defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rausku in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rausku is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku is pressing down on Finley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finley is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley kicks Rausku off and gets back to his feet.
Rausku throws a right and a left that Finley avoids nicely.
Finley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rausku is just out of range.
Finley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rausku counters with a takedown into side control.
Finley is looking for a sweep.
Rausku wants to control but Finley is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rausku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Finley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rausku trying to control the action but Finley is working from the bottom.
Finley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finley wants to get back to his feet.
Finley is not content to let Rausku control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arvi Rausku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Finley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arvi Rausku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rausku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rausku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finley has managed to get both his arms back between Rausku's legs - danger averted.
Finley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finley with a nice head shot there.
Finley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finley wants to control from the top but Rausku keeps moving.
Finley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brad Finley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley wants to control from the top but Rausku keeps moving.
Finley stays in close to Rausku's body and controls the position.
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Brad Finley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A combination from Rausku does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brad Finley.
Well Finley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Finley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilmster's choice of entrance music: Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonhson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonhson slips a jab from Kilmster.
Jonhson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jonhson wants to stand up but Kilmster is controlling him.
Kilmster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jonhson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmster is one step ahead there.
Kilmster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonhson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilmster is working Jonhson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It looks like Jeff Jonhson has been cut.
Jonhson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilmster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilmster wants to pass the guard but Jonhson is keeping the position.
Jonhson controlling Kilmster's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Kilmster.
Jonhson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmster.
Jonhson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeff Jonhson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilmster lands an overhand right.
Jonhson blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster cracks Jonhson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonhson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jonhson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilmster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jonhson counters with a nice body kick.
Kilmster slips a jab from Jonhson.
Kilmster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jonhson back to the cage. Kilmster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonhson.
Kilmster lands with a right hand.
Jeff Jonhson's cut is getting worse.
Kilmster takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a head kick but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson jabs Kilmster right on the nose. Kilmster blinks but takes it well.
Kilmster misses with a double jab
and Jonhson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kilmster scores with a one two! Jonhson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kilmster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jonhson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmster throws a poor cross that misses
and Jonhson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kilmster is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jonhson misses with a combination
and Kilmster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilmster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jonhson back to the cage. Kilmster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses.
Kilmster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeff Jonhson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kilmster scores with a sloppy right hand. Jonhson should have avoided that one.
Kilmster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonhson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jonhson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilmster. Kilmster gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilmster misses with a hook
and Jonhson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonhson misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kilmster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jonhson's cut.
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.
Jonhson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilmster fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilmster lands a jab-cross combination.
Jonhson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilmster throws out the jab.
Jonhson connects with a body shot.
Jonhson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jonhson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilmster counters with a left and a right that stings Jonhson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jonhson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilmster throws a poor cross that misses
and Jonhson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kilmster throws a series of punches but Jonhson moves out of range.
Jonhson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonhson blocks a jab.
A big left from Jonhson misses.
Kilmster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilmster throws a hook but Jonhson avoids it easily.
Jonhson lands a big head kick that sends Kilmster tumbling to the mat! Jonhson takes a step backwards and waves Kilmster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson connects with a right that clearly hurt Kilmster. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jonhson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kilmster collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jonhson!
Jeff Jonhson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pleasures!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures rushes Nykanen and presses him up against the cage.
Nykanen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pleasures can't fight it off and eventually Nykanen manages to take the fight to the floor. Pleasures looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Pleasures lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nykanen!
Pleasures misses with a head shot.
Pleasures unloads with some shots from mount but Nykanen bucks and avoids them well.
Nykanen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pleasures.
Pleasures wants to control the action but instead Nykanen gets a body lock and reverses into Pleasures's guard! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pleasures wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pleasures holds on and takes a little breather.
Nykanen trying to control but Pleasures is working from the bottom.
Nykanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pleasures 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.
Pleasures is pulling down on Nykanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nykanen, at least for the moment.
Nykanen trying to control but Pleasures is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Pleasures misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures tries to clinch up but Nykanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pleasures lands a body shot.
Pleasures is looking to land body kicks.
Nykanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleasures manages to avoid it.
Pleasures looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pleasures shoots in looking for a takedown. Nykanen tries to sprawl out of it but Pleasures keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nykanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Pleasures throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nykanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pleasures sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Pleasures misses its intended target.
Nykanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleasures.
Pleasures ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nykanen moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Pleasures. No joy for Nykanen on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pleasures.
Nykanen looks to throw the jab but Pleasures is out of range.
Nice cross by Pleasures.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleasures swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Pleasures.
Nykanen throws a looping overhand right but Pleasures ducks down to avoid it.
Nykanen dives in and grabs Pleasures's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pleasures pushes down on Nykanen's head and hops out.
Pleasures scores with a jab.
Nykanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pleasures on the side of the head.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
Pleasures gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nykanen.
Pleasures looks to score with a jab to the body but Nykanen is just out of range.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pleasures napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pleasures sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nykanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Pleasures is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pleasures desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pleasures wants to get back to full guard.
Nykanen wants to pass to mount but Pleasures is defending the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pleasures is holding on to half guard well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pleasures.
Pleasures fails with a takedown attempt.
Nykanen thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleasures manages to avoid it.
Nykanen throws an overhand right that lands on Pleasures's shoulder, as Pleasures tries to avoid the shot.
Nykanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pleasures counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Pleasures will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pleasures gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nykanen wants a takedown.
Pleasures breaks the clinch.
Pleasures throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pleasures tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nykanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nykanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws out a loose jab but Nykanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Pleasures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleasures is looking to clinch.
Pleasures tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nykanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nykanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nykanen takes a swing at Pleasures's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Pleasures misses its intended target.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleasures was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
Pleasures throws a push kick but Nykanen slaps the foot to one side.
Nykanen is looking to wear down Pleasures with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pleasures swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pleasures throws out a loose jab but Nykanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pleasures.
Pleasures takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pleasures scores with a one two! Nykanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pleasures doesn't manage to clinch there - Nykanen circles away.
Pleasures punishes Nykanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nykanen loads up on a big right hand but Pleasures slips the punch.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pleasures throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nykanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pleasures misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pleasures keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nykanen punishes Pleasures's body with a nice straight punch.
Nykanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
John Pleasures seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nykanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures tries to clinch but Nykanen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen throws a hook but Pleasures avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pleasures.
Pleasures thows a body shot but no joy.
Nykanen moves out of range as Pleasures strikes.
Nykanen takes one on the button.
Pleasures misses with a looping left.
Nykanen lands a nice shot that snaps Pleasures's head back.
Nykanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nykanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleasures is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleasures trying to control from the bottom.
Pleasures is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures gets full guard.
Nykanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleasures swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pleasures not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pleasures wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nykanen preventing the sweep.
Nykanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nykanen trying to control but Pleasures is working from the bottom.
Pleasures wants to sweep here but Nykanen controlling him for the moment.
Nykanen being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nykanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nykanen lands a body shot.
Pleasures scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pleasures trying to control the action but Nykanen is working from the bottom.
Nykanen wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nykanen has hold of Pleasures's hands but Pleasures slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleasures thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nykanen's head.
Pleasures slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pleasures 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. This is the final round!
Nykanen throws a shot from downtown. Pleasures moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Pleasures misses its intended target.
Nykanen with a nice cross.
Pleasures tries to close the distance and clinch but Nykanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nykanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nykanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pleasures throws a wild body kick that Nykanen sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Pleasures misses its intended target.
Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pleasures.
Nykanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nykanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen throws a looping overhand right but Pleasures ducks down to avoid it.
Nykanen moves out of range as Pleasures strikes.
Nykanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pleasures counters with a stiff right hand.
Pleasures jabs at Nykanen's body.
Sloppy strikes from Nykanen. Those never looked like landing.
Nykanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pleasures throws out the jab.
Pleasures ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleasures lands with an overhand left.
Pleasures throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown but Pleasures shows good takedown defense.
Nykanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleasures manages to avoid it.
Nykanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pleasures manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nykanen is working Pleasures over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures wants to sweep here but Nykanen controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleasures is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pleasures pulls Nykanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nykanen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nykanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pleasures is retaining full guard.
Nykanen trying to control but Pleasures is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nykanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Pleasures should have avoided that one.
Pleasures throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nykanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nykanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nykanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pleasures ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nykanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pleasures darts in and clinches Nykanen up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nykanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pleasures lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nykanen tries to work over Pleasures's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nykanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pleasures manages to break the clinch.
Nykanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pleasures moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pleasures scores with a punch to the head.
Pleasures misses with the combination.
Nykanen blocks a jab.
Nykanen misses with a two punch combination.
Matti Nykanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pleasures in his tracks.
Pleasures staying out of range there.
Nykanen swings for the body but Pleasures moves out of range.
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nykanen takes a swing at Pleasures's ribcage but misses.
Pleasures throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pleasures defending well as Nykanen loads up on a big left hand.
Pleasures looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nykanen throws an overhand right that lands on Pleasures's shoulder, as Pleasures tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pleasures lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nykanen throws a hook to the side of Pleasures's head but Pleasures sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pleasures delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Pleasures misses.
Pleasures lands with a kick to the temple. Nykanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pleasures jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nykanen thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pleasures comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pleasures 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!
A victorious John Pleasures thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Look at my horse! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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138 lbs
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150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trasseli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trasseli. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Trasseli.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trasseli tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Stevens is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trasseli keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli 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.
Trasseli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trasseli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonny Stevens.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trasseli counters with a two punch combo.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trasseli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trasseli cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trasseli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
Trasseli misses with a series of wild punches.
Trasseli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Trasseli.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Trasseli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trasseli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trasseli scores with a three punch combo!
Stevens is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Trasseli. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens fails with the takedown
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Stevens stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Trasseli runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Trasseli!
A victorious Pena Trasseli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louhikko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down. Byczynski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War is My Destiny. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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305 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Louhikko moves out of range of the body kick from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that Louhikko avoids nicely.
A combination from Louhikko does no damage.
Louhikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louhikko throws a lazy right hand but Byczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Louhikko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byczynski keeps Louhikko at a distance using the push kick.
Louhikko throws out a loose jab but Byczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louhikko swinging wildly here.
Byczynski catches Louhikko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Byczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louhikko.
Louhikko looks to land a combination. Byczynski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louhikko counters with a nice uppercut.
Louhikko throws a head kick that misses
and Byczynski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Louhikko throws a body punch but Byczynski moves out of range.
Louhikko shoots in but Byczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byczynski tries to clinch up but Louhikko circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Louhikko checks a leg kick.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Louhikko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byczynski wants to clinch but Louhikko slips to the side
and Louhikko counters with a thumping low kick.
Louhikko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Byczynski counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louhikko misses with an uppercut. Byczynski saw that one coming.
Louhikko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Louhikko.
Louhikko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Louhikko is looking to wear down Byczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Louhikko misses with a right hand
and Byczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Louhikko jabs Byczynski right on the nose. Byczynski blinks but takes it well.
Byczynski catches Louhikko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Byczynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Louhikko scores with a hook to the body. Byczynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Byczynski moves away from the strike by Louhikko.
Louhikko just misses with a punch to the body.
Louhikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Louhikko throws a good cross that connects.
Louhikko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Louhikko misses with a double jab.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Louhikko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byczynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Louhikko misses.
Byczynski throws a head kick that Louhikko semi-blocks.
Louhikko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byczynski at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Louhikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczynski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Louhikko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Louhikko connects with a looping right hand.
Byczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
Byczynski drives through and clinches with Louhikko against the cage.
Louhikko pushes off an throws an elbow but Byczynski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louhikko.
Byczynski lands a knee to the body.
Louhikko is breathing heavily.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louhikko.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louhikko is defending well for now.
Byczynski is trying to push Louhikko away but Louhikko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nataniel Byczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
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.
Louhikko throws a big shot that misses.
Byczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louhikko.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louhikko swings for the body but Byczynski moves out of range.
A jab from Louhikko does it's job there.
Byczynski throws the kick towards the body but Louhikko avoids it.
Louhikko misses with a hook. Byczynski ducked under it nicely.
Byczynski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louhikko looks to score with a jab to the body but Byczynski is just out of range.
Byczynski lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Louhikko.
Byczynski throws a hook to the side of Louhikko's head but Louhikko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Louhikko.
Louhikko misses with a hook to the body
and Byczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Louhikko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byczynski closes the distance but Louhikko moves to the side
and Louhikko counters with a straight right hand.
Louhikko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Louhikko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byczynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byczynski thows a body kick. Louhikko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Byczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louhikko.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Byczynski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Byczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko lands a nice looking body shot.
Louhikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczynski.
Louhikko lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louhikko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Louhikko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byczynski moves away from the strike by Louhikko.
A shot to the liver by Byczynski. Beautiful body shot.
Byczynski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Byczynski lands a jab-cross combination.
Louhikko missing with a left hand there. Byczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byczynski clinches up against the cage.
Louhikko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
Byczynski tries to clinch up.
Byczynski with a nice cross.
Louhikko misses with the combination.
Louhikko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczynski misses with a head kick.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Louhikko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Louhikko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Louhikko throws a leg kick
and Byczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Louhikko tries to clinch but Byczynski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski is looking to score with low kicks.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Byczynski is looking to clinch but Louhikko is avoiding it.
Byczynski staying out of range there.
Byczynski lands with a nice combination. Louhikko backs away looking to recover.
Louhikko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Byczynski moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louhikko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Louhikko avoids the damage to the body.
Louhikko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Louhikko swings for the body but Byczynski moves out of range.
Byczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louhikko.
Louhikko avoids the head kick by Byczynski.
Byczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louhikko throws a lazy uppercut
and Byczynski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Louhikko really felt that one!
Byczynski looks for the body kick but Louhikko saw that one coming.
Byczynski lands a body shot.
Byczynski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Louhikko forces Byczynski back against the cage and clinches.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Louhikko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louhikko throws a right hand that Byczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Byczynski also avoids with ease.
Byczynski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Louhikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Louhikko misses with a body shot.
Jab by Byczynski.
Louhikko tries to keep at a distance but Byczynski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louhikko.
Louhikko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczynski's elbow.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Louhikko. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louhikko swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Byczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski dodges the punch combination from Louhikko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Louhikko circles away.
Byczynski cracks a nice hook into Louhikko's ribs.
Byczynski is looking to clinch but Louhikko is avoiding it.
Louhikko clinches up with Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Louhikko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Louhikko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louhikko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Louhikko.
Louhikko managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Louhikko.
Louhikko managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Louhikko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nataniel Byczynski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Byczynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byczynski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Byczynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lauri Louhikko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Louhikko can't find room to land a body shot as Byczynski controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Byczynski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Louhikko tries to throw a body punch but Byczynski avoids it by throwing Louhikko back against the cage.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louhikko is defending well for now.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Louhikko avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louhikko managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Louhikko can't find room to land a body shot as Byczynski controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nataniel Byczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byczynski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nataniel Byczynski thanked Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bivar's entrance music is AC/DC Back In Black. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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214 lbs
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26
218 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Bivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bivar shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bivar throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Bivar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Bivar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bivar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bivar shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bivar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Bivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bivar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Bivar persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Bivar takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Luciano Bivar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bivar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Bivar scores with a head kick.
Bivar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bivar is breathing heavily.
Bivar throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Bivar fails to land the takedown.
Bivar misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bivar or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bivar shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Bivar misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Murphy pushes Bivar away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bivar avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy pushes Bivar away with a front kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bivar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Brian Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bivar walks straight into a right hand from Murphy - that's dropped him! Murphy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bivar from any more punishment! Bivar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Murphy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Key's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse - Eminem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
26 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Key, as that shot connected.
Dakka looks for a takedown but Key sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Key looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Key throws a body punch but Dakka moves out of range.
Dakka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Key as he jumps to the side.
Key wants to clinch up but Dakka keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Key - just one landing.
Tim Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dakka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dakka.
Dakka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Key misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dakka.
Nice uppercut lands for Key. That snapped Dakka's head back.
Key jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Key moves into the clinch successfully.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Dakka avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Key lands a body shot.
Key has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Dakka controls the action.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key lands a nice shot to the body.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dakka misses with the head strike.
Dakka looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Key - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Key pushes Dakka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Dakka.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dakka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Key misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Key.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka works on Key's body with a couple of short punches.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Dakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key pushes Dakka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dakka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Dakka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dakka stalling in the clinch.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dakka blocking some punches.
Dakka looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key prevents a body shot from Dakka.
A short uppercut from Key.
Dakka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Key prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Dakka on the inside.
Key misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Dakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Dakka backwards.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dakka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Key up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakka.
Key lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dakka stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
Dakka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Key is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dakka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Key lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Key tries a body shot but Dakka blocks it.
Key lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Key.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key misses with a knee strike.
Dakka lands a nice uppercut.
Dakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Key misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakka tries for a takedown but Key sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dakka scores with a hook.
Key takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Key takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Key misses the shot to the body.
Dakka throws a series of punches but Key moves out of range.
Dakka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Key listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key keeps control of Dakka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dakka wants to take the fight to the mat but Key manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dakka can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Dakka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Key avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dakka lands with a short shot to the head.
Dakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Key throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dakka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Key moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Key takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dakka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Key on the side of the head.
Key forces Dakka back against the cage and clinches.
Tim Key seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Key throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dakkas head.
Key misses with some punches.
Dakka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Key in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dakka walks into a stiff left hand from Key.
Dakka throws a head kick that misses.
Dakka scores with a jab. Key acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Key gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Key misses with a body punch.
Dakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakka is trying to maintain a safe position but Key gets an underhook and turns Dakka into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Key is working Dakka over against the cage.
Dakka wants to stall.
Key pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Key eats them both and turns towards Dakka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Key lands with an uppercut that bounces Dakka off the cage and back into range.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dakka takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.
Dakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Key.
Key looks to land a left hand but Dakka moved out of range nicely.
Tim Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dakka.
Key has Dakka up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Dakka misses with a punch to the body.
Dakka blocks an uppercut.
Dakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dakka working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dakka trying to control the position but instead, Key has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dakka into the cage.
Key lands a left hand.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Dakka controls his hands.
Dakka pushes Key back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Dakka backwards.
Dakka is trying to maintain a safe position but Key gets an underhook and turns Dakka into the cage.
Dakka is trying to break the clinch but Key is controlling him.
Key lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dakka backwards.
Dakka working hard to break the clinch.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakka.
Key works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dakka breaks from the clinch.
Key fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dakka manages to avoid it.
Key throws a hook but Dakka avoids it easily.
Key scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Dakka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Key there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dakka shoots in and bounces Key off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Key pulls Dakka in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dakka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wazz Dakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dakka misses with a head kick.
Key misses with a double jab.
Dakka misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Key.
Key gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dakka.
Key thows a body shot but no joy.
Dakka throws the left hand but Key avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Dakka - just one landing.
Dakka misses with a low kick.
Dakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dakka walks into a jab.
Dakka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Key to score with a decent uppercut.
Dakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Key fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Key. Those never looked like landing.
Key misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Key fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dakka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Key throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dakka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Key uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dakka.
Key scores with a punch to the head.
Key rushes Dakka and presses him up against the cage.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Key tries to bum rush Dakka with a series of wild strikes but Dakka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Key. Dakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Key instigates a clinch.
Key tries to land knees in the clinch but Dakka avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dakka stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
A frustrated look appears on Dakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dakka is defending well for now.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Dakka controls the action.
Dakka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dakka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dakka prevents a body shot from Key.
Key lands a right hand.
Key has Dakka pressed against the cage, preventing Dakka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dakka is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dakka slowing the pace effectively.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key takes a shot to the head.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka working aggressively here.
Key lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Key lands a right hand.
Dakka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Dakka.
Key lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dakka.
Dakka tries for a takedown but Key manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Key tries to work over Dakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Key misses with the head strike.
Dakka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Dakka controls his hands.
Key lands a body punch.
Dakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Key won't allow it.
Wazz Dakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key gets through Dakka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Dakka.
Dakka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Dakka.
Dakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dakka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dakka misses with a body punch.
Dakka is trying to stall.
Dakka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Dakka working hard to break the clinch.
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakka blocking some punches.
Key breaks the clinch.
Key throws a hook to the side of Dakka's head but Dakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tim Key is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Key connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Key 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Key!
An out of breath Tim Key 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Scary Monsters, Nice Sprites. John Corpus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Coleman's chin.
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26
300 lbs
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295 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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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
12 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Corpus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Coleman does it's job there.
Corpus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corpus takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Corpus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corpus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Victor Coleman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Coleman.
Corpus clinches up against the cage.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Corpus blocks it.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Corpus controls the action.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Corpus blocks it.
Coleman just leaning against Corpus, taking a breather.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Corpus is blocking nicely.
Coleman is looking to control Corpus's arms but Corpus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coleman has his back to the cage.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corpus as Coleman tries to tie him up.
Corpus misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Corpus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corpus can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Coleman is trying to maintain a safe position but Corpus gets an underhook and turns Coleman into the cage.
Corpus avoiding damage.
Coleman has had enough of the clinch but Corpus keeps him there for the moment.
Corpus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corpus looking to slow down the pace here.
Coleman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corpus scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpus is pushing Coleman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Corpus.
A head punch on the inside from Corpus fails to land.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman tries to stall but Corpus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corpus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corpus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpus lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corpus blocking some punches.
Corpus lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corpus.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coleman up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Corpus backwards.
Corpus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Corpus controls his hands.
Corpus stalling in the clinch.
Corpus misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Coleman.
Corpus has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Corpus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman lands a right hand.
Corpus takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corpus.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corpus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Corpus stalling.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Corpus lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpus tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Corpus back against the cage.
Coleman is trying to break free.
Corpus misses with some punches.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corpus is defending well for now.
Corpus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coleman is looking to control Corpus's arms but Corpus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coleman has his back to the cage.
Corpus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corpus lands a right hand.
Coleman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman tries to land knees in the clinch but Corpus avoids the damage to the body.
Corpus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corpus being controlled against the cage.
Corpus drops Coleman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Coleman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Corpus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Coleman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman moves away from the strike by Corpus.
Corpus takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corpus sends Coleman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Corpus is motioning to the referee to let Coleman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Coleman is rocked!
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!
Coleman glances at the clock... BAM! Corpus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Coleman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Coleman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Corpus!
Our winner, John Corpus, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigon Kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy comes into the arena with I'm sexy and I know it by LMFAO blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kins's choice of entrance music: . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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151 lbs
14 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daigon Kins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jeremy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy throws a leg kick that misses.
Kins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kins.
Jeremy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeremy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kins.
Kins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jeremy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kins cracks the inside of Jeremy's front leg.
Kins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Kins.
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!
Jeremy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeremy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jeremy on the inside.
Kins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jeremy's brow.
Kins misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kins throws an elbow but misses.
Kins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeremy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Jeremy.
Kins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeremy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kins blocks the elbow strike.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy tries to land a knee to the head but Kins blocks with his arms.
Kins lands with a light punch inside.
Jeremy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kins.
Jeremy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kins.
Kins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeremy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kins lands a shoulder strike.
Kins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jeremy.
Kins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeremy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Kins.
Kins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeremy breaks from the clinch.
Jeremy digs a good hook to Kins's body.
Jeremy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeremy connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jeremy.
Kins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy misses the body punch
and Kins counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeremy 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 Kins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kins lands a nice hook to Jeremy's body. Jeremy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
Kins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jeremy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kins misses with a looping left.
Jeremy throws a front kick aimed at Kins's knee but Kins avoids it well.
Kins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jeremy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Jeremy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jeremy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jeremy is looking to wear down Kins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kins connects with a nice looking jab.
Kins lands a front kick.
Kins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeremy counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeremy 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 Kins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Kins moves out of range easily.
Kins throws out a powerful jab.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kins lands a slapping body shot.
Kins lands a jab to the head.
Kins misses with a looping left.
Jeremy wants to land a leg kick but Kins is out of range.
Jeremy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kins checks it well.
Kins lands with a good body shot.
Kins fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeremy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kins lands a jab.
Kins throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daigon Kins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jeremy blocks the body kick.
Jeremy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kins thuds his shin into the meat of Jeremy's side.
Daigon Kins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeremy.
Jeremy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kins throws out a leg kick but Jeremy moves out of range and Kins only half commits.
Kins moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kins throws an elbow but misses.
Kins blocks an elbow strike from Jeremy.
Jeremy blocks an elbow strike from Kins.
Jeremy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kins uses from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jeremy is controlling Kins's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Kins from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daigon Kins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kins scores with a jab. Jeremy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kins misses.
Kins clinches up with Jeremy and pushes him back against the cage.
Kins misses with an elbow over the top.
Kins lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jeremy.
Kins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeremy is working for takedown but Kins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kins lands a right hand.
Kins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Jeremy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jeremy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeremy takes a shot to the head.
Jeremy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jeremy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy throws the kick towards the body but Kins avoids it.
Good leg kick by Jeremy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jeremy throws a front kick aimed at Kins's knee but Kins avoids it well.
Kins closes the distance and clinches.
Jeremy misses with the head strike.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jeremy blocks an elbow strike from Kins.
Jeremy dodges an elbow strike from Kins.
Jeremy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kins lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy tries to land a knee to the head but Kins blocks with his arms.
Jeremy dodges an elbow strike from Kins.
Kins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kins's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kins.
Jeremy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jeremy fails to land.
Jeremy has Kins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jeremy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kins tumbling to the mat - Jeremy dives into Kins's guard.
Kins controls Jeremy momentarily but Jeremy frees himself.
Kins 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.
Jeremy trying to control but Kins is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jeremy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kins 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.
Kins keeping moving, preventing Jeremy from controlling successfully.
Jeremy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kins has wrist control.
Jeremy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ron Jeremy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jeremy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kins is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jeremy misses the body punch
and Kins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jeremy's knee momentarily.
Jeremy throws a head kick but Kins moves out of range.
Jeremy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kins.
Kins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kins.
Jeremy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kins's head.
Kins is looking to land body kicks.
Kins looks to throw the jab but Jeremy is out of range.
Kins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kins.
Kins throws a looping overhand right but Jeremy ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kins misses.
Jeremy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kins's guard.
Jeremy trying to control but Kins is working from the bottom.
Jeremy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jeremy trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kins wants to stand but Jeremy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jeremy controls Kins momentarily but Kins frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jeremy controlling the position.
Jeremy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeremy is keeping the position for now.
Kins postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy has his foot on Kins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kins works his way back into a safe position though.
Kins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jeremy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kins has managed to get both his arms back between Jeremy's legs - danger averted.
Jeremy looking to control.
Kins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jeremy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeremy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daigon Kins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kins clinches.
Jeremy blocks an elbow strike.
Kins throws an elbow but it misses.
Kins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kins working aggressively here.
Kins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy tries to throw a body punch but Kins avoids it by throwing Jeremy back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kins lands an elbow that stopped Jeremy in his tracks for a moment.
Jeremy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kins misses with a body punch.
Jeremy lands with a light punch inside.
Kins misses with an elbow over the top.
Kins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kins.
Jeremy blocks an elbow strike.
Jeremy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kins scores with a shot to the side of Jeremy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeremy lands a body shot.
Jeremy blocking some punches.
Kins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Jeremy.
I think Jeremy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.
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