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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Wight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temujin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick murphys - drink and fight. Lex Wight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Wight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Temujin Black!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Wight's shoulder, as Wight tries to avoid the shot.
Wight moves into the clinch.
Black has Wight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wight lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Wight lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Wight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wight is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wight has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Black.
Wight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wight missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wight obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black tries to work over Wight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Wight misses with an elbow over the top.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Wight.
Wight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wight is struggling to control the position.
Wight lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
Wight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Wight to work.
Nice elbow from Wight.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wight misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wight leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wight tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wight stalls.
Wight tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wight lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wight.
Wight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Wight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lex Wight.
Wight tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wight tries to clinch up
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Temujin Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wight closes the distance and clinches.
Wight lands with a right to the head.
Wight leaning against his opponent.
Wight tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Wight staying out of range there.
Wight slips a straight right by Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black clinches up with Wight and pushes him back against the cage.
Wight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Wight.
Wight lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Wight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Wight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Wight controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wight lands a nice uppercut.
Wight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Wight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wight closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wight.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wight pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Black! Wight unloads with more strikes and Black sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lex Wight!
During a confident post fight interview, Lex Wight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thad Backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backer comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baller's choice of entrance music: Helicopter, made of meat!. 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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260 lbs
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275 lbs
22 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thad Backer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backer tries to clinch up but Baller circles away and keeps his distance.
Backer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Backer throws a head kick that misses.
Backer wants to clinch
and Baller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Backer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer tries a knee to the head but Baller blocks it.
Baller managing to block the knees to the body from Backer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Backer.
It looks like Paul Baller has been cut.
Backer misses with a knee to the head.
Backer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but Baller blocks with his arms.
A short right from Backer.
Backer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Backer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
Backer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baller is defending well for now.
Backer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Backer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backer trying to land knees to the body.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Backer misses with a punch on the inside.
Baller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baller.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Backer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Backer obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer misses with a knee to the head.
Backer throws an elbow that misses.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Baller is blocking nicely.
Backer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Baller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Backer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baller.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
Backer is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Backer throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Backer.
Baller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer throws an elbow but it misses.
Backer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baller tries to stall but Backer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Backer tries to land knees in the clinch but Baller avoids the damage to the body.
Backer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baller's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Backer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Backer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thad Backer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baller.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Backer missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Backer tries to land knees in the clinch but Baller avoids the damage to the body.
Backer pushes off an throws an elbow but Baller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Backer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Baller'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.
Baller misses with an uppercut.
Baller misses with a takedown
and Backer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Backer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Backer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Backer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baller is breathing heavily.
Backer with a knee to the head.
Backer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Backer.
Nice body punch from Backer - that landed with a thud.
Backer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Backer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baller tries to pull guard but Backer holds him up against the cage and eventually Baller drops back down to his feet.
Backer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Backer lands a body shot.
Backer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baller's face.
That has opened up Paul Baller's cut even more.
Backer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller avoiding damage as Backer throws knees to the body.
Backer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Backer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Backer tries a knee to the head but Baller blocks it.
Backer landing knees to the head.
Backer crunches a lovely knee into Baller's ribcage.
Backer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baller can do to turn this around?
Backer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Backer landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Backer.
Backer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but Baller blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baller's face.
Thad Backer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Backer lands a knee to the head.
Backer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baller blocks a body shot from Backer.
Baller avoiding damage as Backer throws knees to the body.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Backer.
Baller can't break the clinch.
Backer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baller backwards.
Backer lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Backer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backer lands an elbow just above Baller 's eye.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Backer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Backer lands an elbow just above Baller 's eye.
Backer tries to work over Baller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Backer lands an elbow that stopped Baller in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Paul Baller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
Backer prevents Baller from breaking the clinch.
Backer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backer lands an elbow just above Baller 's eye.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Backer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Baller's cut.
That's time! Backer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Backer moves into the clinch successfully.
Backer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baller avoids it.
Baller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Backer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baller is defending well for now.
Backer lands an elbow that stopped Baller in his tracks for a moment.
Backer misses with a knee to the head.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
Backer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baller avoids it.
Backer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baller takes a shot to the head.
Backer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baller jumps guard but Backer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baller tries to pull guard but Backer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thad Backer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baller.
Backer trying to land knees to the body.
Backer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Backer misses with a punch on the inside.
Backer missing with knees to the body.
Backer lands a knee to the body.
Backer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baller.
Baller blocks an elbow strike.
Backer pushes off an throws an elbow but Baller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paul Baller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller managing to block the knees to the body from Backer.
Baller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Backer lands with a light punch inside.
Backer lands a nice knee to the body.
Baller successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Backer wants to stand but Baller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Backer won't allow Baller to sweep him here.
Backer is looking to stand up but Baller won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer postures up.
Backer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Baller to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Backer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Baller pulls down on the head and he's put Backer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Baller!
An out of breath Paul Baller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cruz's choice of entrance music: Headstrong-Trapt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Brock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Brock.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Brock.
It looks like Nate Cruz has been cut.
Brock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brock avoids it really well and circles away.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz is rocked!
Brock scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
Brock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brock scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cruz.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Brock counters with an inside leg kick.
Crack! Brock connects with the perfect overhand right and Cruz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Brock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ONI ↑ 5x160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. 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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148 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Reipas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Lankari. Those never looked like landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lankari.
Reipas wants to control but Lankari postures up.
Lankari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reipas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lankari is looking for a sweep.
Lankari is trying to control Reipas's posture but Reipas avoids it.
Reipas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lankari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reipas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reipas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reipas off and has taken his back!
Lankari trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Reipas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lankari!
Lankari working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Reipas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lankari.
Reipas trying to control the hands but Lankari breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying to stick to Reipas's back but Reipas is turning into Lankari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lankari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reipas.
Reipas is pushing down on Lankari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lankari is fighting to maintain full guard but Reipas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reipas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lankari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lankari controls Reipas momentarily but Reipas frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lankari holds on and takes a little breather.
Reipas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reipas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reipas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reipas stopping the sweep attempt from Lankari.
Reipas is looking to advance position but Lankari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reipas is trying desperately to improve position.
Reipas reaches up to try and control the position but Lankari seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Reipas rolls and tries to escape and now Lankari has his back!
Lankari is trying to stick to Reipas's back but Reipas is turning into Lankari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lankari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reipas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reipas trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Reipas preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari controls Reipas momentarily but Reipas frees himself.
Reipas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lankari is keeping the position for now.
Reipas wants to control from the top but Lankari keeps moving.
Lankari is looking for a triangle but Reipas pushes his legs off easily.
Reipas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lankari uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reipas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reipas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reipas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reipas is working for a kimura but Lankari is defending it quite comfortably.
Lankari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reipas.
Reipas wants to take a breather but Lankari is having none of it.
Lankari wants to control but Reipas is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas trying to pass the guard but Lankari defending well.
Reipas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reipas is looking for a kimura but Lankari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reipas to get the leverage.
Lankari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reipas is working away from the top position though.
Lankari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lankari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reipas is aware though and is defending well.
Lankari keeping moving, preventing Reipas from controlling successfully.
Reipas controlling from the top position.
Lankari keeping full guard, as Reipas tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lankari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reipas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reipas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lankari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reipas defends well.
Hans Lankari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reipas wants to pass the guard but Lankari is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Reipas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lankari keeping moving, preventing Reipas from controlling successfully.
Reipas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reipas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reipas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reipas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hans Lankari just wasn't active enough.
Lankari shoots in and gets a takedown into Reipas's guard.
Reipas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lankari uses it to pass to side control.
Reipas tries to bench press Lankari off him but Lankari keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lankari wants to control from the top but Reipas keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riku Reipas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lankari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reipas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reipas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reipas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reipas is in close to Lankari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reipas pushes down on Lankari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reipas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reipas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reipas won't allow Lankari to get back to his feet.
Reipas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reipas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reipas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lankari is keeping the position for now.
Lankari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reipas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reipas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reipas is pushing down on Lankari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lankari is fighting to maintain full guard but Reipas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lankari is looking to escape.
Reipas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lankari!
Lankari working to try and regain half guard.
Reipas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lankari looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari tries to hold on but Reipas pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reipas has hold of Lankari's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lankari manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lankari tries to hold on but Reipas pushes him away.
Lankari is desperately trying to improve his position but Reipas has a good base and remains in mount.
Lankari tries to hold on but Reipas postures up.
Lankari is in a horrible position here. Reipas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lankari regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is looking to control Reipas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lankari avoid being mounted?
Reipas trying to control the action but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Lankari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Reipas.
Reipas is trying to control the action in half guard but Lankari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reipas prevents Lankari from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Reipas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reipas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Riku Reipas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derka shoots in for a takedown but Uzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Derka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uzi's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Uzi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi wants to get back to his feet.
Derka trying to control from half guard but Uzi is working away.
Uzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Derka throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Uzi to regain full guard.
Derka throws a big elbow that misses.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derka looking to pass the guard.
Derka is in close to Uzi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzi is keeping the position for now.
Derka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzi is trying to control the position but Derka postures up.
Derka works over Uzi with some ground and pound from guard.
Derka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Derka throws a big elbow that misses.
Derka stops Uzi from standing up.
Derka throws a strike but Uzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Derka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzi's guard.
Derka 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Derka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Derka wants to pass the guard but Uzi is keeping the position.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Derka from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Derka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Derka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzi defending well though.
Derka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Uzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Derka has cracked it and Uzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Derka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derka Derka!
After winning the bout, Derka Derka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . 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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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem throws a big shot that misses.
Overeem wants to clinch
and Riseman counters with a one-two to the body.
Riseman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Riseman to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Overeem lands a body shot.
Cees Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overeem misses with a left hand
and Riseman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Overeem's knee momentarily.
Riseman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Riseman scores with a hook to the body. Overeem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Riseman avoids nicely.
Riseman moves out of range of the strikes.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Riseman throws a low kick but Overeem avoids it.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a hook. Riseman ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Riseman tenderised Overeem's leg. Overeem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overeem scores with a decent looking hook.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overeem misses with a left hand
and Riseman counters with a straight right hand.
Riseman cracks Overeem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem lands a jab.
Riseman is rocked!
Overeem throws a series of punches but Riseman avoids them all with ease.
Overeem misses with a right hand
and Riseman counters with a stiff right hand.
Overeem is rocked!
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem backs away from a small jab... but Riseman lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Overeem crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Riseman with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arne Riseman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasta Fary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fary has chosen El toro guapo as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rasta Fary was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasta Fary!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Story slips under a jab from Fary.
Fary moves in looking to clinch but Story pushes him off.
Donk. Fary catches Story right on the button with a cross.
Fary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Story slips a jab and a cross from Fary.
Fary is looking to clinch.
Story rushes Fary and presses him up against the cage.
Story is trying to trip Fary. He has hold of a leg but Fary is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Story persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Story sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fary managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story wants to pass the guard but Fary is keeping the position.
Nick Story has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Story sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Story swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fary is looking to clinch but Story is avoiding it.
Fary misses with a few strikes there.
Story closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fary did well to prevent Story getting side control.
Fary is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Story's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Story's back!
Story rolls, trying to escape but Fary keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fary is keen to just control but Story is a slippery customer.
Fary thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Story's head.
Fary throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fary content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fary is pressing down on Story's thigh, looking to free his foot. Story is holding on for now.
Fary missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fary is keen to just control but Story is a slippery customer.
Fary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Story is trying to stand.
Story trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fary thows a huge punch but Story dodges it nicely.
Fary is looking to take a break and control but Story is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Story looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fary throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fary is looking to advance position but Story won't allow it.
Fary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Story keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fary missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fary stops Story from getting back to his feet.
Story wants to control but Fary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Story with a hook.
Fary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Story counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Story changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Story lands a nice looking body shot.
Fary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Story.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fary was well out of range. Poor timing from Story.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Story works the jab nicely.
Fary throws a right hand that Story ducks under and follows up with a left that Story also avoids with ease.
Rasta Fary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Story doesn't manage to clinch there - Fary circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Story will probably get the nod.
That's time! Story's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fary drives through and clinches with Story against the cage.
Story tries to break the clinch but Fary is controlling the position.
Fary lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Nick Story has been cut.
Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Story looks to score with a jab to the body but Fary is just out of range.
Story looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Story sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Story thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Story is looking to take a break and control but Fary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fary slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Story decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fary, up you get!
Story works the jab nicely.
Fary tries to clinch up.
Story throws a body punch but Fary moves out of range.
Story throws a hook but Fary blocks it.
Story misses with a looping left.
Fary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fary tries to score with a low kick but Story moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story takes one on the button.
Story looks to land a right hand but Fary moved out of range.
Story throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Story is looking to wear down Fary with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Story moves in looking to clinch but Fary pushes him off.
Story scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fary doesn't seem bothered though.
Fary with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Story to score with a decent uppercut.
Fary with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fary swinging wildly here.
Fary misses with a looping left.
Story misses with a straight right.
Fary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Story moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Story slips under a jab from Fary.
Story throws out a loose jab but Fary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fary misses with a double jab
and Story counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fary gets caught napping as Story dives in and scores a takedown. Fary manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fary keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Fary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Story defends it easily.
Fary is trying to keep Story in close.
Story stands and steps away. Fary gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fary is looking to clinch but Story is avoiding it.
Fary misses with a two punch combination.
Fary misses with an uppercut
and Story counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fary. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fary.
Story showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fary.
Fary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Story moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Story moves out of range of the strikes.
Fary moves in looking to clinch but Story pushes him off.
Story bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fary's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fary feints a jab promting Story to slip. Fary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Story slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Story misses its intended target.
Story darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Story's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Story sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fary somewhat.
Fary looks to land a combination. Story sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Story lands an overhand right.
Story misses with a body shot.
Story avoids the head kick by Fary.
Story scores with a jab to the head.
Story lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fary at a distance.
Story connects with a body shot that sends Fary's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Story lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fary doesn't seem phased though.
Fary swinging wildly here.
Fary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Story uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fary has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story jabs at Fary's body.
Story slips under a jab from Fary.
Story lands a nice hook to Fary's body. Fary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Story fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fary, pushing him back against the cage.
Story managing to block the knees to the body from Fary.
Story wants to break free but Fary has control.
Story misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fary throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fary softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Story connects with the punch.
Fary throws out a powerful jab.
Story with a jab.
Rasta Fary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fary moves out of range of the strikes.
Fary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fary is looking to clinch but Story is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Fary.
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!
Story ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fary moves forwards but Story connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fary wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fary.
Fary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Story waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fary.
The fighters circling - Fary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Story.
Story fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fary fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Story is out of range.
Fary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Story manages to avoid it.
Story listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Story fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Story avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Story manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fary on his heels. He'll look to pass Fary's guard now, I'm sure.
Fary keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Fary being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Story wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Story connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Story bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fary moves into the clinch.
Fary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Story is defending well for now.
Story wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Story breaks the clinch.
Fary moves forwards but Story connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fary.
Nick Story is winning the standup battle so far.
Story listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fary takes a swing at Story's ribcage but misses.
Story bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rasta Fary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Story.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Story showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Story 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Story!
After winning the bout, Nick Story thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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