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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franklin James Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musta Surma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin James Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Surma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatti counters with a three punch combo that has Surma backing up. Surma nods at Gatti to acknowledge the strikes.
Surma gets a clinch.
Gatti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gatti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatti tries to break free but Surma pushes him back against the cage.
Gatti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Surma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gatti is trying to break the clinch but Surma has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Surma.
Surma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Surma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Gatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti misses with a body shot.
Surma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatti.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatti.
Surma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatti tries to work over Surma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surma's elbow.
Gatti avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Gatti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Surma up against the cage.
Gatti manages to break the clinch.
Surma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Surma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatti circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Musta Surma has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surma slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
Musta Surma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surma lands a nice looking body shot.
Surma tries to clinch but Gatti moves away
and Gatti counters with a nice body shot.
Surma throws a leg kick but Gatti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Surma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Surma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Surma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatti blocks the body kick.
Gatti throws a lazy uppercut
and Surma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Surma throws a series of punches but Gatti avoids them all with ease.
Gatti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gatti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti looks to land a left hand but Surma moved out of range nicely.
Surma tries to clinch up.
Gatti is looking to land body kicks.
Surma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Surma lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Surma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gatti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surma takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
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 Franklin James Gatti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musta Surma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Surma. Those never looked like landing.
Gatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Surma.
Gatti throws a body punch but Surma moves out of range.
Gatti tries to work over Surma's front leg with a kick but Surma checks it.
Franklin James Gatti is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatti.
Surma throws a combination that misses
and Gatti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Surma.
Gatti just misses with a punch to the body.
Musta Surma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Surma scores with a four punch combination!
Gatti lands a nice shot to the body.
Surma tries to clinch but Gatti moves out of range.
Gatti checks a low kick from Surma.
Gatti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Surma misses with a few strikes there.
Surma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Surma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Surma misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma needs to keep his hands up - Gatti had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gatti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatti is looking to wear down Surma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Surma defending well as Gatti loads up on a big left hand.
Gatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Surma.
Surma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gatti misses with an uppercut. Surma saw that one coming.
Gatti drops his hands momentarily and Surma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gatti is rocked!
Surma moves into the clinch.
Oh Gatti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Gatti is pressed against the cage. Surma pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Gatti! Two more big strikes from Surma and Gatti crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Musta Surma!
Musta Surma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by One. The key to victory for Skyler Nelson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caine!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
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.
Caine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Caine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caine shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caine looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Skyler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Caine.
Caine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caine somewhat.
Caine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UMMA Gym Now with StandUP that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Caine is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Caine wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Caine has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Caine looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caine controlling the position easily from mount.
Caine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Caine controlling from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Benny Caine.
Caine tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works over Caine with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caine is proving hard to escape from.
Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Caine had control of the position.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Caine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nelson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Nelson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Caine stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Caine controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caine 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.
Caine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caine looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Caine controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Caine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Caine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Caine.
Caine shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caine is defended easily by Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Caine didn't expect that.
Skyler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Caine.
Nelson tries to stand but Caine is controlling from the bottom.
Caine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to stand but Caine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Caine wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caine is proving hard to escape from.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Caine.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caine is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Caine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson prevents Caine from improving position.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nelson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Caine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Aspenia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Storm!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspenia.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aspenia moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Aspenia doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Aspenia fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Aspenia does it's job there.
Aspenia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aspenia is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Aspenia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aspenia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspenia stands up from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Aspenia misses.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aspenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. Aspenia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab-cross combination lands for Aspenia and sends Storm crashing to the mat! Aspenia follows him down to the mat - Storm regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Storm is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspenia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Storm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Storm is still in real trouble! Can Aspenia finish him?
Aspenia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Storm defending well though.
Storm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aspenia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aspenia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aspenia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm tries to roll over but Aspenia keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aspenia is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Aspenia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Storm to get to his feet.
Aspenia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aspenia swivels and escapes.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Storm.
BOOM! Aspenia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Storm. Storm tries to recover but Aspenia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Storm lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Aspenia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Mangano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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138 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
43 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Mangano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangano tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangano lands a jab to the head.
Mangano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mangano moves out of range.
Mangano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangano throws a shot to the body.
Mangano connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mangano connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Johnson! He's out on his feet! Mangano rushes in and drops Johnson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Mangano!
Our winner, Vincent Mangano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Ronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into the arena with Ca Fait Mal blaring out of the sound system. Ronan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Promised Land kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elvis Ronan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
Ronan catches St Pierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ronan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St Pierre just leaning against Ronan, taking a breather.
Ronan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ronan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St Pierre's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronan is working away from the top position though.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ronan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Ronan has control of the leg.
Ronan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Ronan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre taking some punishment here, with Ronan in his half guard.
Ronan trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St Pierre looking for a triangle here. Ronan is fighting it but it looks tight! St Pierre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ronan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. Szbrjcik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szbrjcik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiilopaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiilopaa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kiilopaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Szbrjcik pulls Kiilopaa in close to prevent any damage.
Kiilopaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiilopaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now.
Kiilopaa preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik has his hands on Kiilopaa's head, controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kiilopaa throws a lazy right hand but Szbrjcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Szbrjcik with that takedown attempt.
Kiilopaa misses with a straight left.
Kiilopaa connects with a looping right hand.
Kiilopaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Szbrjcik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik punishes Kiilopaa's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Szbrjcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiilopaa misses with a head kick.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown but Kiilopaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik lands some shots froms side control.
Kiilopaa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa wants to get back to full guard.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Szbrjcik connects with a nice short shot to Kiilopaa's temple.
Szbrjcik works his way into full mount!
Kiilopaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Szbrjcik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kiilopaa?
Szbrjcik punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kiilopaa wants to hold on but Szbrjcik pushes him away.
Szbrjcik lands a big shot there that rocks Kiilopaa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kiilopaa is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szbrjcik unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiilopaa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Szbrjcik seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiilopaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiilopaa tries to roll over but Szbrjcik keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik working over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound. Kiilopaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Szbrjcik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Szbrjcik working over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound. Kiilopaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kiilopaa is looking to control Szbrjcik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiilopaa avoid being mounted?
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Szbrjcik is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szbrjcik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szbrjcik's back!
Szbrjcik is in a bad position with Kiilopaa working for a choke. Szbrjcik manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiilopaa is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclav Szbrjcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa'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.
Kiilopaa feints and as Szbrjcik raises his hands in defense, Kiilopaa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiilopaa throws a strike but Szbrjcik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes but missing.
Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Szbrjcik defends it easily.
Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szbrjcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szbrjcik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik with a nice head shot there.
Waclav Szbrjcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiilopaa working a defensive guard here.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiilopaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szbrjcik is aware though and is defending well.
Szbrjcik landing with the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiilopaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik stopping the sweep attempt from Kiilopaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa looking for a guillotine here but Szbrjcik defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szbrjcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiilopaa is retaining full guard.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kiilopaa is trying to keep Szbrjcik in close.
Kiilopaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szbrjcik defends well.
Szbrjcik wants to control from the top but Kiilopaa keeps moving.
Szbrjcik stands up over Kiilopaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiilopaa is keeping the position for now.
Szbrjcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiilopaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szbrjcik has managed to get both his arms back between Kiilopaa's legs - danger averted.
Szbrjcik passes Kiilopaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position.
Kiilopaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szbrjcik.
Kiilopaa is trying to stand.
Szbrjcik working the head and body with strikes.
Szbrjcik is looking for a kimura but Kiilopaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szbrjcik to get the leverage.
Szbrjcik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kiilopaa to regain full guard.
Szbrjcik chips away with some ground and pound.
Kiilopaa looking for a guillotine here but Szbrjcik defends easily.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szbrjcik wants to pass the guard but Kiilopaa is keeping the position.
Szbrjcik stops Kiilopaa from standing up.
Szbrjcik cracks Kiilopaa with a solid left hand.
Kiilopaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szbrjcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szbrjcik chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szbrjcik defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiilopaa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Szbrjcik escapes and throws Kiilopaa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclav Szbrjcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Szbrjcik lunges at Kiilopaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiilopaa's hand.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiilopaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiilopaa as he avoids it easily.
Szbrjcik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kiilopaa's head backwards.
Szbrjcik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiilopaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiilopaa throws a head kick but Szbrjcik moves out of range.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szbrjcik gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szbrjcik trying to keep a closed guard but Kiilopaa is proving a slippery customer.
Szbrjcik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szbrjcik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Szbrjcik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szbrjcik has his foot on Kiilopaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiilopaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Szbrjcik keeping moving, preventing Kiilopaa from controlling successfully.
Kiilopaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik pulls Kiilopaa in close to prevent any damage.
Kiilopaa stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiilopaa.
Szbrjcik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik has his hands on Kiilopaa's head, controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
Kiilopaa being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Szbrjcik keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Kiilopaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szbrjcik moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Kiilopaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiilopaa.
Szbrjcik gets caught flat footed, as Kiilopaa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szbrjcik working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szbrjcik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kiilopaa won't allow Szbrjcik to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik controls Kiilopaa momentarily but Kiilopaa frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Szbrjcik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Szbrjcik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiilopaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Szbrjcik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pertti Kiilopaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szbrjcik is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szbrjcik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kiilopaa misses with a strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szbrjcik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiilopaa keeps working.
Szbrjcik lands some shots froms side control.
Szbrjcik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kiilopaa!
And that's the end of the fight!
Waclav Szbrjcik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szbrjcik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclav Szbrjcik!
A very excited looking Waclav Szbrjcik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Clocks. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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213 lbs
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World class 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Berry misses with a head kick.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Berry checks it.
A head kick from Hall lands but Berry takes it in his stride.
Berry throws a lazy uppercut
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall postures up in Berry's guard and throws a big left but Berry blocks it.
Berry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathan Hall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Berry misses with a head kick.
Berry blocks a head kick by Hall.
Berry misses with a looping right.
Hall thumps Berry with a low kick.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berry throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Berry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Berry is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Hall trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Hall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berry - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berry. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Berry moves his leg out of the way.
Hall works Berry's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry misses with a low kick.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands a jab to Berry's midsection.
Berry looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Berry stalks Hall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hall's face. Hall staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jonathan Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but Berry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berry is trying to defend but Hall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hall trying to control from Berry's half guard. Berry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Berry has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall postures up.
Berry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry has momentary wrist control but Hall slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berry wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berry throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berry is not content to let Hall control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berry is not content to let Hall control the position.
Berry defending against the ground and pound.
Berry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonathan Hall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Berry off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Berry.
Hall misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Berry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Hall.
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!
Hall looks to land a right hand but Berry moved out of range.
Berry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berry scores with a jab to the body.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Berry misses.
Hall feints and then cracks Berry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berry down.
Berry moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berry.
Berry tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hall working away.
Berry is looking for a sweep.
Berry is not content to let Hall control the position.
Berry wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall staying calm.
Hall wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall staying calm.
Berry is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Berry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Berry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jonathan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Berry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall scores with a push kick.
Berry checks the leg kick.
Jonathan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Berry avoids it.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Berry's guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Berry is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathan Hall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Berry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Berry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall is looking to slow Berry down with leg kicks.
Berry lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Berry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hall. That one must have hurt.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Berry.
Berry scores with a body shot.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berry manages to avoid it.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berry rather than just go for the knockout.
Berry tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berry circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall tries to work over Berry's front leg with a kick but Berry checks it.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Berry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Berry misses its intended target.
Berry lands a head shot.
Berry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Ash Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Berry scores with a shot to the body.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Berry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Berry throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Ash Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Berry's front leg but catches the back leg as Berry tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Berry.
Berry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Berry checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Berry misses.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Berry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berry throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Berry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Berry, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Berry against the cage but Berry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall checks a low kick from Berry.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berry is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Berry circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall throws a hook but Berry avoids it easily.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan Hall.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Murcielago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: N.S.. Wade Wilson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lambo Murcielago's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Murcielago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murcielago throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Murcielago tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Murcielago throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Murcielago misses the shot to the body.
Murcielago fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Murcielago.
Murcielago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murcielago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murcielago tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Murcielago.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Murcielago controls the action.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilson tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murcielago stalling.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murcielago lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Murcielago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilson tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Murcielago on the inside.
Murcielago tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murcielago blocking some punches.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Murcielago.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murcielago.
Murcielago stalling in the clinch.
Murcielago can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Murcielago tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murcielago blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago blocking some punches.
Murcielago lands with a right to the head.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murcielago.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murcielago.
Murcielago scores with a shoulder strike.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murcielago cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Murcielago is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murcielago has his back to the cage.
Murcielago lands an uppercut.
Murcielago lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murcielago pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Lambo Murcielago has been cut.
Wilson gets through Murcielago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Murcielago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murcielago tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Murcielago.
Murcielago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murcielago working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Murcielago.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murcielago is keeping busy.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murcielago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Murcielago controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Murcielago's ribcage. Murcielago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Murcielago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lambo Murcielago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson misses with a hook. Murcielago ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Murcielago as he checks the leg kick.
Lambo Murcielago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murcielago tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murcielago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murcielago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murcielago thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Wilson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Murcielago misses
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Murcielago tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Murcielago's leg but Murcielago calmly moves out of range.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Murcielago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago tries to clinch up.
Wilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murcielago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murcielago scores with a jab.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Murcielago.
Murcielago catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murcielago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Murcielago misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murcielago with a jab.
Murcielago closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murcielago.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murcielago trying to land knees to the body.
Murcielago pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murcielago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murcielago's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Murcielago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Murcielago.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murcielago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murcielago pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murcielago - that landed with a thud.
Murcielago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murcielago just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Murcielago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson gets through Murcielago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson presses Murcielago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Murcielago throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Wilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murcielago tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murcielago gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murcielago misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murcielago.
Murcielago throws a head punch that misses.
Murcielago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Murcielago.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murcielago prevents a body shot from Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
Murcielago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murcielago.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Murcielago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lambo Murcielago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murcielago scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murcielago pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Murcielago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lambo Murcielago'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.
Oooooh!!! Murcielago has knocked Wilson down with a huge combo! Murcielago steps away and waves a wobbly Wilson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wilson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Murcielago finish him?
Murcielago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Murcielago scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murcielago throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Murcielago looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Lambo Murcielago is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson tries to work over Murcielago's front leg with a kick but Murcielago checks it.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Murcielago moved away.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Murcielago throws a big shot that misses.
Murcielago misses with a wild combination.
Murcielago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Murcielago pushes him off.
Murcielago tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Murcielago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murcielago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Murcielago misses with a body punch.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murcielago throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Murcielago tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murcielago blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murcielago backwards.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Murcielago blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Murcielago.
Murcielago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murcielago.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Murcielago misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murcielago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murcielago.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Murcielago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murcielago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Murcielago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murcielago digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murcielago is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murcielago tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murcielago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murcielago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wilson gets through Murcielago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murcielago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
Murcielago digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Murcielago - that landed with a thud.
Murcielago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Murcielago lands with a short shot to the head.
Murcielago is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Murcielago into the cage.
Murcielago tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Murcielago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
A right hand to the body from Murcielago.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murcielago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Murcielago lands a right hand.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Murcielago clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lambo Murcielago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murcielago lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Murcielago throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Murcielago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murcielago really felt that one!
Murcielago instigates a clinch.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murcielago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Murcielago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Murcielago.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murcielago lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson dodges an elbow strike from Murcielago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Murcielago is trying to stall.
Wilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murcielago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murcielago.
Murcielago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murcielago.
A nice left hand lands by Murcielago.
Wilson tries a body shot but Murcielago blocks it.
Murcielago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murcielago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murcielago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Murcielago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murcielago lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Murcielago tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murcielago is working Wilson over against the cage.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murcielago's elbow.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murcielago's elbow.
Murcielago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murcielago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murcielago presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murcielago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Murcielago.
Murcielago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Murcielago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Murcielago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murcielago dips a shoulder and cracks Wilson with a mighty uppercut! Wilson falls back against the cage and Murcielago unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wilson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murcielago screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lambo Murcielago!
Wade Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. Stephoune Father has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephoune Father!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Father scores with a sloppy right hand. Wer should have avoided that one.
Wer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Father on the side of the head.
Wer delivers a nice body kick.
Father looks to land a left hand but Wer moved out of range nicely.
Wer lands a right hook to the body.
Father feints and as Wer raises his hands in defense, Father changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Father wants to control from the top but Wer keeps moving.
Father with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Father works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Father's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wer trying to control from the bottom.
Wer tries to get to full guard but Father has control of the leg.
Wer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wer looking for submissions off his back.
Father tries to pass to full mount but Wer defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer is trying to control but can't.
Wer is refusing to be controlled, as Father sits in half guard.
Wer has hold of Father's hands but Father slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Father throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Father sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wer defending well though.
Wer trying to control but Father postures up.
Wer is controlling Father's trapped leg to prevent Father from advancing to side control.
Wer wants to control but Father is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Father trying to control the action but Wer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wer throws a head kick that Father semi-blocks.
It looks like Stephoune Father has been cut.
Father catches Wer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Wer avoids the body shot from Father.
Wer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Father paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flo Wer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Father's calf.
Wer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fathers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wer throws a hook but Father avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Father.
Wer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wer throws a looping overhand right but Father ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father looks to score with a jab to the body but Wer is just out of range.
Wer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wer scores with a head kick.
Father bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wer's head backwards.
Father changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wer misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Wer.
Wer jabs Father right on the nose. Father blinks but takes it well.
Father keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Father lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wer staying out of range there.
Wer misses with a body shot.
Wer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Father ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wer moves away.
Father thows a body shot but no joy.
Flo Wer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Father changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father tries to bum rush Wer with a series of wild strikes but Wer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Father tries for a takedown but Wer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Father has a takedown stuffed.
Wer throws a shot from downtown. Father moves away and avoids it.
Wer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Father looks to throw the jab but Wer is out of range.
Wer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Father doesn't seem bothered though.
Father blocks a jab.
Father throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wer!
Father lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Father just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flo Wer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephoune Father's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Father if he has to take too many more of those.
Wer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Father.
Wer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Father has a takedown stuffed.
Father shoots in looking for a takedown. Wer tries to sprawl out of it but Father keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Father misses with a right hand
and Wer counters with an outside leg kick.
Wer lands an overhand right.
Wer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Father stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Wer follows into mount!
Father is rocked!
Stephoune Father's cut is getting worse.
Wer wants to control the pace but Father is squirming around nicely.
Oh Father is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Father taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Father really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Father wants to hold on but Wer pushes him away.
Father seems to have got his legs back now.
Wer with good strikes from the mount here!
Stephoune Father's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wer raining down shots from the mount!
Jeez, Stephoune Father's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephoune Father's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flo Wer!
Flo Wer is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Flo Wer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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