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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patch Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner has chosen Puff The Magic Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugh Hefner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thomas scoring with punches from side control.
Hefner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thomas trying to control the action but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Hefner is working away.
Hefner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Hefner dodges it nicely.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hefner pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hefner defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas trying to control the action but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hefner's head.
Hefner actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hefner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas looks to land a strike but Hefner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas is in close to Hefner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Hefner is keeping the position.
Hefner has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Hefner's brow.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hefner's head.
Thomas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Hefner has wrist control.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hefner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Hefner's legs - danger averted.
Hefner controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Hefner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hefner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hefner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Hefner's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hefner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hefner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hefner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patch Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hefner darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hefner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hefner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hefner actively working from the bottom here.
Hefner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hefner defending well though.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas trying to control the action but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Hefner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas postures up in Hefner's guard and throws a big left but Hefner blocks it.
Hefner keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Hefner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patch Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patch Thomas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Patch Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hefner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hefner wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hefner is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thomas scoring with punches from side control.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hefner is looking for a sweep.
Thomas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hefner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hefner can't do much from the bottom here.
Hefner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thomas connects with a decent elbow.
Hefner wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Hefner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Thomas working the body and head with strikes.
Thomas is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hefner regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hefner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Hefner dodges it nicely.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas lands with a punch from half guard.
Hefner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas is just content to waste time from the top position. Hefner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hefner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hefner working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patch Thomas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hefner gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Hefner manages to retain guard.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hefner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Hefner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hefner wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hefner keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Hefner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas distracts Hefner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hefner wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to stand but Hefner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hefner keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Hefner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hefner working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Hefner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.
Thomas throws a strike but Hefner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hefner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hefner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hefner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Hefner from controlling successfully.
Hefner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas pulls Hefner in to control the position.
Hefner stops Thomas from standing up.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hefner won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Hefner advances position into side control!
Hefner is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hefner.
Hugh Hefner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hefner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Hefner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hefner lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hefner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hefner in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Hefner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thomas is avoiding damage well.
Thomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hefner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hefner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hefner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patch Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hefner lands an elbow.
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 Patch Thomas.
Well Thomas 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patch Thomas!
After winning the bout, Patch Thomas 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Espinosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Espinosa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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186 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Espinosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agasi blocks a jab.
Espinosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agasi at a distance.
Espinosa misses with a double jab.
Agasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head.
Espinosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Agasi checks it well.
Agasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espinosa.
Espinosa misses with a right hand
and Agasi moves into the clinch.
Agasi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Espinosa regains guard.
Espinosa is breathing heavily.
Espinosa keeping moving, preventing Agasi from controlling successfully.
Agasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Agasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agasi advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Espinosa is looking to control Agasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Espinosa avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Agasi slips a nice elbow through Espinosa's hands, connecting with Espinosa's forehead.
Agasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Agasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Agasi lands with a punch from half guard.
Agasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Espinosa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agasi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Espinosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Agasi lands a few punches from side control.
Espinosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Agasi lands a nice forearm strike.
Agasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Espinosa, who protects the arm well.
Agasi is working Espinosa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Espinosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Agasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Espinosa is not content to let Agasi control the position.
Agasi tries to advance to mount but Espinosa denies him.
Espinosa is looking to regain half guard here but Agasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Agasi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Agasi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Espinosa!
Agasi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Espinosa?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agasi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Agasi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Agasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Agasi working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Agasi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Espinosa is rocked!
Agasi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Espinosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Espinosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Agasi! Espinosa is hurt baaadly! Agasi is firing away with more strikes - Espinosa is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armand Agasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Agasi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Declan Duddy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Mieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy looks to clinch
and Mieto counters with a thumping low kick.
Mieto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duddy rushes Mieto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mieto lands a left hand.
Duddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duddy throws a nice looking combination but Mieto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mieto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duddy walks into a straight right hand from Mieto.
Duddy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duddy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mieto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duddy tries to circle away but Mieto has him pinned against the cage.
Duddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duddy is trying to break the clinch but Mieto is controlling him.
Duddy is trying to break the clinch but Mieto is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy scores with a hook to the body.
Duddy is looking to break free of the clinch but Mieto has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Duddy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duddy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mieto.
A head punch on the inside from Mieto fails to land.
Duddy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mieto smiles and moves away.
Duddy throws a body punch but Mieto moves out of range.
Mieto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duddy.
Duddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duddy misses the jab.
Duddy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duddy misses with a wild combination.
Mieto throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mieto counters with an outside leg kick.
Duddy misses with a two punch combination.
Duddy misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mieto moves out of range as Duddy strikes.
Mieto connects with a body shot.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Mieto avoids them all with ease.
Mieto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duddy throws an overhand right that lands on Mieto's shoulder, as Mieto tries to avoid the shot.
Mieto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duddy doesn't seem bothered though.
Mieto connects with a leg kick. Duddy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good shot there by Mieto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mieto coming out on top.
Mieto walks into a straight right hand from Duddy.
Mieto connects with a body shot that sends Duddy's belly button to the back.
Mieto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Duddy does no damage.
Mieto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mieto tries to close the distance and clinch but Duddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mieto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mieto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mieto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mieto. That's going to slow Duddy down.
Duddy thuds a left hand into Mieto's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mieto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duddy throws a right hand that Mieto ducks under and follows up with a left that Mieto also avoids with ease.
Mieto cracks Duddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mieto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mieto.
Mieto pushes Duddy away with a front kick.
Duddy misses with a low kick.
Mieto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duddy misses with a combination
and Mieto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duddy looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mieto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mieto 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 Duddy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duddy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mieto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duddy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mieto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duddy has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Mieto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Duddy.
Duddy misses with a double jab
and Mieto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mieto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mieto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mieto avoids a kick to the body.
Mieto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mieto.
Mieto swings widly with a right hand
and Duddy counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Mieto tenderised Duddy's leg. Duddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mieto throws a leg kick
and Duddy moves into the clinch.
Duddy breaks the clinch.
Mieto scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mieto. That snapped Duddy's head back.
Duddy throws a big shot that misses.
Duddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mieto is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy misses with the combination.
Mieto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Duddy.
Mieto lands with a straight right. Duddy didn't see that one coming.
Duddy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duddy misses with a combination
and Mieto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duddy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duddy is breathing heavily.
Mieto throws a jab when Duddy was well out of range.
Mieto connects with an inside leg kick.
Mieto feints and then cracks Duddy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duddy down.
Mieto lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mieto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Mieto moves out of range.
Duddy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mieto. Mieto obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Mieto lands.
Juha Mieto is winning the standup battle so far.
Duddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mieto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duddy back to the cage. Mieto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mieto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Declan Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duddy clinches.
Mieto breaks from the clinch.
Mieto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duddy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duddy wants to clinch up but Mieto keeps it at a distance.
Mieto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mieto clobbers Duddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duddy moves out of range of the leg kick from Mieto.
Duddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mieto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mieto circles away.
Mieto throws a head kick that Duddy semi-blocks.
Mieto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mieto scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mieto lands a slapping body shot.
Mieto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy tries to clinch but Mieto moves out of range.
Duddy walks into a left hand.
Mieto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duddy.
Mieto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mieto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mieto throws a head kick but Duddy moves out of range.
Mieto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mieto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duddy has closed the distance and engaged Mieto in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mieto lands a shoulder strike.
Mieto working aggressively here.
Duddy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Mieto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mieto cracks the inside of Duddy's front leg.
Mieto misses with a low kick.
Duddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mieto is just out of range.
Mieto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duddy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mieto lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Mieto lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mieto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mieto, right into the meat.
Duddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mieto misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy misses with a double jab
and Mieto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duddy tries to keep at a distance but Mieto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mieto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duddy is trying to break free.
Mieto scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mieto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
Mieto is trying to force a seperation but Duddy has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mieto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mieto on the inside.
Mieto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mieto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duddy misses with the combination.
Duddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Mieto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mieto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duddy takes a step back to recover.
Mieto throws a leg kick which misses Duddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Duddy tries to avoid it.
Mieto moves into the clinch successfully.
Mieto lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mieto.
Mieto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mieto has Duddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mieto breaks from the clinch.
Mieto scores with the left hand. Duddy knows he should have avoided that one.
Mieto misses with an uppercut.
Mieto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duddy tries to bum rush Mieto with a series of wild strikes but Mieto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mieto. Duddy shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mieto.
Mieto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juha Mieto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duddy misses with the combination.
Duddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mieto counters by moving into the clinch.
Mieto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mieto misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieto is pushing Duddy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mieto pushes Duddy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mieto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Duddy lands.
A low kick from Duddy misses
and Mieto counters with a good low kick that Duddy was not able to check.
Declan Duddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mieto.
Duddy tries to keep at a distance but Mieto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mieto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duddy moves to clinch but Mieto breaks away
and Mieto counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Mieto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mieto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Mieto!
A victorious Juha Mieto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Wight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
200 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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188 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Wight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wight closes the distance and pushes Haskins back into the cage.
Wight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Haskins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haskins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wight trying to control the pace.
Wight is looking to advance position but Haskins won't allow it.
Well, if Wight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haskins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Wight seems content to control.
Wight prevents Haskins from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lex Wight.
Haskins tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wight gets caught napping as Haskins dives in and scores a takedown. Wight manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wight pulls Haskins in close to prevent any damage.
Haskins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haskins looking to pass the guard.
Haskins throws a big elbow that misses.
Haskins throwing strikes from guard but Wight blocks nicely.
Haskins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haskins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haskins is controlling him.
Haskins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haskins is stalling in the full guard.
Haskins looking to sit in guard and control but Wight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haskins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
Wight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Haskins working for a triangle but Wight defends it easily.
Wight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lex Wight just wasn't active enough.
Haskins throws a right and a left that Wight avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight instigates a clinch.
Wight has picked Haskins up - he's going for a ride! Wight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haskins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haskins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wight pulls his head out easily.
Wight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wight is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins tries to roll over but Wight keeps him under control.
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 Lex Wight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wight gets caught flat footed, as Haskins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wight looking for a sweep. Not yet Wight, not yet.
Wight is trying to control the position but Haskins postures up.
Wight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wight keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Wight wants to sweep here but Haskins controlling him for the moment.
Wight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins throws a big elbow that misses.
Haskins passes Wight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haskins trying to control from Wight's half guard. Wight has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haskins throws a big right hand that misses.
Haskins is looking to work some ground and pound but Wight has wrist control.
Haskins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haskins, into his guard.
Haskins trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wight trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Haskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Haskins, not yet.
Wight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wight preventing the sweep.
Wight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wight preventing the sweep.
Wight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wight wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lex Wight has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wight 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.
Wight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Wight from controlling successfully.
Wight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haskins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wight has managed to get both his arms back between Haskins's legs - danger averted.
Wight pushing down on Haskins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Wight seems content to control.
Wight wants to take a breather but Haskins is having none of it.
Wight is really struggling to control Haskins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Haskins trying to control here.
Wight is looking to advance position but Haskins won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wight prevents Haskins from getting the reversal.
Haskins wants to control but Wight is having none of it.
Haskins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wight looking for a guillotine from mount but Haskins is having none of it.
Haskins wants to control but Wight is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins is trying to escape the mount.
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 Lex Wight will probably get the nod.
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!
Haskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wight defends it nicely.
Haskins moves to clinch but Wight breaks away
and Wight counters with a big head kick but Haskins shrugs it off.
Lex Wight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wight dives in and scores a takedown into Haskins's guard.
Wight trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins trying to strike off his back.
Wight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
Wight advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wight is thwarting Haskins's attempts to control the position.
Wight is trying to control. Haskins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wight is controlling the pace.
Lex Wight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haskins trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're going to have a standup here because Lex Wight wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wight slips nicely into half guard.
Wight wants to control but Haskins is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haskins is looking to improve his position.
Haskins is trying to maintain the position but Wight is very close to passing his half guard.
Haskins actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Wight seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lex Wight wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wight misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haskins is not content to let Wight control the position.
Haskins is looking for a sweep.
Wight tries to stand but Haskins is controlling his head.
Wight controlling the position.
Haskins is looking to reverse the position.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haskins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haskins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wight off and has taken his back!
Wight is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Haskins gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wight is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lex Wight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haskins doesn't have the hooks in and Wight manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Wight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wight 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman lands a jab-cross combination.
Soprano loads up on a big right hand but Riseman slips the punch.
Riseman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soprano dodges the punch combination from Riseman.
Soprano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soprano throws a solid leg kick but Riseman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soprano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soprano. That's going to slow Riseman down.
Riseman misses with a looping right.
Riseman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Riseman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soprano.
Soprano is looking to slow Riseman down with leg kicks.
Soprano lands a slapping body shot.
Riseman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riseman connects with an inside leg kick.
Soprano misses with a lunging right hand
and Riseman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soprano checks a leg kick.
Soprano dodges the punch combination from Riseman.
Soprano throws out a loose jab but Riseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Riseman blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Riseman is predictable there
and Soprano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soprano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riseman is out of range.
Soprano checks the leg kick.
Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riseman.
A big left from Soprano misses.
Soprano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Soprano lands.
Riseman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soprano is able to avoid easily.
Soprano shoots for a takedown but Riseman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riseman scores with a three punch combo!
Riseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riseman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soprano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riseman misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Soprano.
Enzo Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Soprano.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soprano throws a hook to the side of Riseman's head but Riseman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano with a nice cross.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soprano scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Soprano coming out on top.
Soprano looks to throw the jab but Riseman is out of range.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riseman misses the shot to the body.
Soprano connects with an inside leg kick.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman misses with a leg kick
and Soprano counters with a stiff right hand.
Soprano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riseman misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Soprano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riseman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riseman throws a right hand that Soprano ducks under and follows up with a left that Soprano also avoids with ease.
Soprano lands a really nice looking cross but Riseman seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riseman.
Soprano walks into a stiff left hand from Riseman.
Soprano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riseman staying out of range there.
Soprano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riseman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riseman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Riseman.
Good work by Soprano as he checks the leg kick.
Soprano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman slips a jab from Soprano.
Riseman stuffs the takedown.
Riseman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soprano.
Soprano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Soprano misses with a left hand
and Riseman counters with a one-two to the body.
Soprano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riseman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Good work by Riseman as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Riseman looks to throw the jab but Soprano is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano missing with a left hand there. Riseman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riseman moves away.
Riseman walks into a left hand.
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 Enzo Soprano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Soprano.
Soprano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soprano, as that shot connected.
Soprano throws a hook to the side of Riseman's head but Riseman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Soprano coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Soprano. Beautiful body shot.
Riseman misses with a body kick.
Enzo Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Riseman lands an overhand right.
Riseman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Soprano throws a hook but Riseman avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Riseman both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soprano, as that shot connected.
Riseman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soprano backs up against the cage.
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soprano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riseman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riseman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a looping left.
Riseman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soprano can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riseman.
A big left from Soprano misses.
Soprano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riseman.
Soprano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riseman counters with a series of strikes. Soprano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riseman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soprano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riseman throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Soprano.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riseman is rocked!
Riseman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Soprano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riseman counters with a three punch combo that has Soprano backing up. Soprano nods at Riseman to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riseman is still on wobbly legs! Can Soprano finish him?
Soprano throws a hook but Riseman blocks it.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Riseman got wobbled bad by a big combination! Soprano presses forward with punches and knees until Riseman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Riseman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Soprano!
An out of breath Enzo Soprano 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Chamakh has chosen Robyn - Indestructible as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chamakh needs to keep his hands up - Kerjalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Chamakh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kerjalainen looks to throw the jab but Chamakh is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerjalainen misses the target.
Kerjalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerjalainen throws a series of punches but Chamakh avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh slips under a jab.
Chamakh checks a low kick from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen tries to land a front kick but Chamakh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerjalainen cracks Chamakh with a good jab.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kerjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Chamakh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Chamakh blocks the leg kick.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerjalainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerjalainen.
Chamakh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kerjalainen.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen tries to score with a low kick but Chamakh moves his leg out of the way.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick but Chamakh moves out of range.
Kerjalainen thumps Chamakh with a low kick.
Kerjalainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chamakh slips a jab from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen tries to work over Chamakh's front leg with a kick but Chamakh checks it.
Jab by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kerjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Kerjalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kerjalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chamakh, pushing him back against the cage.
Kerjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kerjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chamakh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kerjalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kerjalainen is trying to break free.
Chamakh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chamakh manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen is trying to control Chamakh's posture but Chamakh avoids it.
Kerjalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Chamakh postures up.
Chamakh is looking to take a break and control but Kerjalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chamakh in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chamakh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chamakh working the head with strikes.
Chamakh working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamakh in side control, throwing shots but Kerjalainen defends.
Chamakh is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chamakh blocks a head kick by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chamakh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerjalainen wants to slow Chamakh down by chopping away at his legs.
Chamakh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kerjalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kerjalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kerjalainen misses.
Kerjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good work by Chamakh as he checks the leg kick.
Kerjalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chamakh is out of range.
Chamakh moves out of range as Kerjalainen throws a body kick.
Kerjalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Chamakh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chamakh checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen throws a series of punches but Chamakh moves out of range.
Kerjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chamakh dodges the punch combination from Kerjalainen.
Sloppy strikes from Kerjalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Karim Chamakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kerjalainen throws a front kick aimed at Chamakh's knee but Chamakh avoids it well.
Keijo Kerjalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chamakh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Kerjalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerjalainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kerjalainen!
Keijo Kerjalainen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Efriam Haldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Efriam Haldi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Efriam Haldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanovcan wants to clinch.
Vanovcan closes the distance and pushes Haldi back into the cage.
Vanovcan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vanovcan lands a hook that snaps the head of Haldi backwards.
Vanovcan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanovcan jumps into guard, dragging Haldi to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanovcan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haldi wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Haldi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vanovcan is proving hard to escape from.
Haldi preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanovcan is keeping the position for now.
Vanovcan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haldi defends well.
Haldi looking to pass the guard.
Vanovcan keeping moving, preventing Haldi from controlling successfully.
Haldi wants to get up but he can't break Vanovcan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vanovcan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Efriam Haldi just wasn't active enough.
Haldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haldi throws a solid leg kick but Vanovcan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haldi throws a big shot that misses.
Vanovcan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Haldi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanovcan's knee momentarily.
Vanovcan avoids the head kick by Haldi.
Vanovcan fakes the leg kick and cracks Haldi in the body.
Vanovcan throws a lazy body kick
and Haldi counters by moving into the clinch.
Vanovcan tries to throw a body punch but Haldi avoids it by throwing Vanovcan back against the cage.
Vanovcan missing with knees to the body.
Vanovcan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haldi avoids it.
Haldi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanovcan avoids it.
Haldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haldi.
Vanovcan trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanovcan scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanovcan jumps guard but Haldi stands there with Vanovcan around his waist. Vanovcan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanovcan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Haldi holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Vanovcan avoiding damage as Haldi throws knees to the body.
Haldi avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haldi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Vanovcan lands a damaging elbow.
Haldi blocks an elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haldi scores a nice knee to the body.
Haldi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanovcan is defending well for now.
Haldi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Haldi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haldi blocks an elbow strike.
Haldi misses with an elbow over the top.
Haldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haldi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanovcan pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haldi wanted to stand there but Vanovcan had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haldi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vanovcan misses with a takedown attempt - Haldi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Haldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vanovcan is out of range and Haldi settles back down.
Efriam Haldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haldi blocks the body kick.
Vanovcan tries to close the distance and clinch but Haldi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Haldi.
Vanovcan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haldi thuds his shin into the meat of Vanovcan's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efriam Haldi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vanovcan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanovcan misses with a combination
and Haldi counters with a head kick.
Haldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanovcan shoots in looking for a takedown. Haldi tries to sprawl out of it but Vanovcan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanovcan moves into the clinch successfully.
Vanovcan missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Haldi.
Vanovcan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haldi is defending well for now.
Vanovcan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanovcan takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Haldi.
Haldi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanovcan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haldi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Haldi.
Haldi lands an elbow inside.
Vanovcan can't find room to land a body shot as Haldi controls the action.
Haldi missing with knees to the body.
Haldi stalls.
Haldi avoids the elbow strike from Vanovcan, against the cage.
Vanovcan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haldi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haldi.
Haldi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanovcan blocks an elbow strike.
Vanovcan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haldi.
Haldi misses with an elbow strike.
Vanovcan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haldi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haldi misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanovcan.
Vanovcan missing with knees to the body.
Haldi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haldi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vanovcan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanovcan gets an underhook and turns Haldi into the cage.
Haldi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanovcan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanovcan trying to land knees to the body.
Vanovcan tries to land knees in the clinch but Haldi avoids the damage to the body.
Efriam Haldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanovcan lands an elbow that stopped Haldi in his tracks for a moment.
Vanovcan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haldi prevents it.
Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haldi blocks a body shot from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan trying to land knees to the body.
Vanovcan throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haldi crunches a lovely knee into Vanovcan's ribcage.
Vanovcan is breathing heavily.
Haldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haldi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haldi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanovcan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haldi lands a good knee to the midsection. Vanovcan won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Haldi.
Vanovcan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vanovcan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Haldi is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haldi.
Haldi lands a damaging elbow.
Vanovcan pushes off an throws an elbow but Haldi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Haldi managing to block the knees to the body from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Haldi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Vanovcan is rocked!
It looks like Justina Vanovcan has been cut.
Haldi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanovcan is still on wobbly legs! Can Haldi finish him?
Vanovcan managing to block the knees to the body from Haldi.
Haldi slows down the pace here.
Vanovcan seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Haldi.
Haldi avoiding damage as Vanovcan throws knees to the body.
Haldi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanovcan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haldi'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.
Vanovcan misses with a punch to the body.
Haldi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanovcan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanovcan tries to land knees in the clinch but Haldi avoids the damage to the body.
Haldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanovcan's elbow.
Vanovcan wants a takedown but no success here.
Vanovcan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Haldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efriam Haldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanovcan moves in looking to clinch but Haldi pushes him off.
Haldi avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick from Haldi lands but Vanovcan takes it in his stride.
Haldi looks to land a left hand but Vanovcan moved out of range nicely.
Haldi motions for Vanovcan to come forward. Haldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanovcan avoids the head kick by Haldi.
Haldi avoids the body shot from Vanovcan.
Haldi throws a leg kick which misses Vanovcan's front leg but catches the back leg as Vanovcan tries to avoid it.
Vanovcan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vanovcan checks it well.
Vanovcan clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haldi taking a breather.
Vanovcan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haldi scores with a shot to the side of Vanovcan's head.
Vanovcan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haldi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Justina Vanovcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanovcan checks a leg kick nicely.
Vanovcan darts in trying to clinch
and Haldi counters with an outside leg kick.
Haldi throws a sloppy head kick and Vanovcan moves out of range easily.
Good work by Vanovcan as he checks the leg kick.
Vanovcan looks to clinch
and Haldi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanovcan's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanovcan. Haldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Vanovcan blocks the low kick.
Haldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haldi's waist but Haldi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanovcan off to one side.
Efriam Haldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Haldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haldi is looking to chop away at Vanovcan's legs.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up.
Vanovcan doesn't manage to clinch there - Haldi circles away.
Vanovcan wants to clinch but Haldi slips to the side
and Haldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanovcan moves in looking to clinch but Haldi pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vanovcan shoots in and drives through. Haldi sprawls well.
Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Haldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanovcan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justina Vanovcan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanovcan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanovcan misses with a body shot.
Haldi stuffs the takedown.
Vanovcan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanovcan wants to clinch but Haldi slips to the side
and Haldi counters with a body kick that stops Vanovcan in his tracks momentarily.
Vanovcan throws a body punch but Haldi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haldi as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanovcan misses with a hook to the body
and Haldi counters with a body kick that stops Vanovcan in his tracks momentarily.
Haldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haldi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanovcan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanovcan throws a series of punches but Haldi moves out of range.
Haldi thumps Vanovcan with a low kick.
A head kick from Haldi lands but Vanovcan takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haldi.
Efriam Haldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efriam Haldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haldi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efriam Haldi!
Efriam Haldi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Adebisi. Simon Adebisi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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209 lbs
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34
220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi dives in and scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adebisi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Adebisi postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adebisi throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adebisi lands with a nice body punch.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adebisi lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Kim has managed to clinch.
Adebisi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kim is trying to keep an underhook but Adebisi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Adebisi trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Adebisi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adebisi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim wants to control but Adebisi is keeping busy.
Adebisi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kim keeping full guard, as Adebisi tries to pass.
Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adebisi is aware though and is defending well.
Adebisi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adebisi forces his way into half guard.
Kim wants to improve his position but Adebisi is controlling well.
Adebisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Adebisi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adebisi is really struggling to control Kim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adebisi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Adebisi.
Adebisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adebisi trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim trying to hold on to Adebisi's head to control him but Adebisi postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim is staying active underneath Adebisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adebisi gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebisi stands and throws Kim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adebisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adebisi lands a right hook to the body.
Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim shoots and misses
and Adebisi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kim's guard now.
Adebisi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim has his hands on Adebisi's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adebisi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adebisi looks to land a combination. Kim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Adebisi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Adebisi shows good takedown defense.
Kim moves into the clinch.
Adebisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim dives in and grabs Adebisi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adebisi pushes down on Kim's head and hops out.
Simon Adebisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi scores with a jab. Kim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adebisi sizes up Kim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adebisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adebisi feints a jab promting Kim to slip. Adebisi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adebisi lands with a cross.
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebisi looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jin Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adebisi drives through with a takedown into Kim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kim is looking for a triangle but Adebisi pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adebisi looking to pass the guard.
Kim is trying to keep Adebisi in close.
Adebisi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adebisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adebisi misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Kim with that takedown attempt.
Adebisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim feints and as Adebisi raises his hands in defense, Kim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Adebisi.
Simon Adebisi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adebisi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Adebisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim stands and throws Adebisi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adebisi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kim's best efforts.
Kim wants to pass to mount but Adebisi is defending the position.
Kim 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi keeping control of the position.
Kim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adebisi!
Adebisi wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adebisi tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim breaks from Adebisi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adebisi is surviving well by controlling Kim's body position as best he can.
Adebisi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adebisi regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim wants to pass to mount but Adebisi is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Kim there.
Simon Adebisi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kim stops Adebisi from getting back to his feet.
Adebisi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kim.
Adebisi gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adebisi trying to control the position.
Adebisi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Adebisi looking to control but Kim passes into half guard.
Adebisi gets full guard.
Adebisi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adebisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Adebisi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Adebisi looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jin Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebisi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jin Kim.
I think Adebisi 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adebisi!
A victorious Simon Adebisi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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