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SF15 Moment Of Truth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes into the arena with Bang Bang blaring out of the sound system. Orpo Jokinen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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177 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
McCormick slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCormick moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
McCormick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of McCormick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCormick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses
and McCormick counters with a head kick. That will keep Jokinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
McCormick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenny McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but McCormick has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCormick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
McCormick taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from McCormick.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCormick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to McCormick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McCormick is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns McCormick into the cage.
McCormick misses with the head strike.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Jokinen has McCormick pushed against the cage.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCormick can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from McCormick.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen is pushing McCormick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCormick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
McCormick throws a head punch that misses.
McCormick lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen presses McCormick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but McCormick holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet.
Kenny McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
Jokinen trying to control the position but instead, McCormick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokinen into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCormick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from McCormick.
McCormick looking to slow down the pace here.
McCormick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but McCormick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCormick prevents the takedown attempt.
McCormick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen jumps guard but McCormick stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from McCormick on the inside.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from McCormick.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath McCormick's ribcage. McCormick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCormick throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
McCormick lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from McCormick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but McCormick won't allow it.
McCormick pushes Jokinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCormick lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCormick.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
McCormick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
McCormick misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from McCormick as the two fighters clinch.
Jokinen goes for a takedown attempt but McCormick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCormick lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny McCormick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
McCormick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jokinen scores with a jab. McCormick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCormick misses with a looping left.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from McCormick.
McCormick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCormick defends well and Jokinen ends up having to push McCormick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCormick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen cracks McCormick with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen jumps guard and drags McCormick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCormick is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCormick wants to stand but Jokinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jokinen controls McCormick momentarily but McCormick frees himself.
Jokinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCormick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jokinen.
McCormick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
McCormick tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick lands a nice looking body shot.
McCormick lands the left hand.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCormick's sensitive parts.
McCormick misses with a double jab.
McCormick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Kenny McCormick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
McCormick connects with a looping right hand.
McCormick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCormick throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Kenny McCormick is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen digs a good hook to McCormick's body.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCormick misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
A jab lands there for Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. McCormick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen 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 second round but Orpo Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McCormick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
McCormick throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jokinen stops McCormick from getting back to his feet.
Jokinen works his way into side control.
Jokinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen trying to control the position but McCormick is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick is pushing Jokinen's head away, looking to escape. Jokinen manages to hold on to the position though.
McCormick is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jokinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen moves to the back.
McCormick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for the choke from the back.
McCormick controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jokinen wants to control the position but McCormick frees himself and scrambles - Jokinen manages to regain control in side control.
Jokinen swings around for an armbar but McCormick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jokinen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCormick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jokinen, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks McCormick with an uppercut!
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orpo Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
An out of breath Orpo Jokinen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jima Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Dappy - Good Intentions. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
17 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jima Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamm takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Jamm avoids it.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Jamm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jamm.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jamm misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov connects with a high kick.
Jamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Jamm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Jamm was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Jamm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jamm moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Jamm slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Jamm throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Jamm misses with a low kick.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov clobbers Jamm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jamm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Jamm.
Jamm slips a straight right by Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Jamm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jamm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamm.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jamm should have avoided that one.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jamm misses with a straight left.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Jamm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jamm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Jamm connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Jamm tries to clinch up.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Kersikov with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Jamm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jamm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Jamm connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Jamm tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jamm.
Jamm misses with a low kick.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jamm scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
letting Jamm counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Jamm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Jamm tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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 Vlad Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov'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.
Jamm takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Jamm misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.
Jamm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov just leaning against Jamm, taking a breather.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamm's elbow.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Jamm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jamm's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Jamm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Jamm misses with the head strike.
Jamm is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Kersikov is working Jamm over against the cage.
Jamm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov working Jamm over with knees to the body.
Jamm is breathing heavily.
Jamm tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
Jamm looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Jamm back against the cage.
Kersikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kersikov tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov works on Jamm's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov stalls.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jamm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Jamm controls the action.
Jamm tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamm misses with a body punch.
Jamm tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Jamm controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Jamm lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jamm up against the cage.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Jamm throws knees to the body.
Jamm breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jamm on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamm's calf.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Jamm is out of range.
Jamm misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jamm cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jamm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jamm throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a good jab.
Kersikov swings for the body but Jamm moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Jamm misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Jamm's head back.
Vlad Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Jamm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamm lands a head shot.
Jamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Donk. Kersikov catches Jamm right on the button with a cross.
Jamm digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamm takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Jamm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jamm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov lunges at Jamm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamm's hand.
Jamm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Jamm didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamm can do to turn this around?
Jamm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Jamm's leg. Jamm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jamm moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jamm's face.
Jamm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jamm.
Jamm crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Jamm blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Jamm.
Jamm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamm moves away.
Jamm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Jamm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jamm is out of range.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Jamm counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamm checks the leg kick.
Jamm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kersikov.
Jima Jamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Kersikov!
Our winner, Vlad Kersikov, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Teacher Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GTO. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Great Teacher Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Onizuka's sensitive parts.
Onizuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalker can pounce on him.
Stalker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Onizuka 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.
Stalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Stalker throws the left hand but Onizuka avoids the punch easily.
Onizuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onizuka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
Onizuka jabs Stalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onizuka moves away.
Stalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Onizuka at a distance.
Onizuka throws a hook to the side of Stalker's head but Stalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Stalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a wild body kick that Stalker sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Stalker.
Onizuka jabs Stalker right on the nose. Stalker blinks but takes it well.
Onizuka throws a looping overhand right but Stalker ducks down to avoid it.
Stalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Stalker.
Onizuka 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.
Stalker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Onizuka is able to avoid easily.
Stalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Onizuka.
Stalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Onizuka misses with a low kick.
Onizuka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stalker will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onizuka manages to avoid it.
Stalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onizuka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onizuka thows a leg kick but Stalker checks it
and Stalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalker throws a lazy right hand but Onizuka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onizuka.
Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalker.
Stalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Onizuka doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalker misses with a jab to the body
and Onizuka counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalker is looking to clinch but Onizuka is avoiding it.
Onizuka ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Decent striking displayed by Onizuka there.
Onizuka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker moves out of range of the leg kick from Onizuka.
Stalker misses with a hook
and Onizuka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onizuka.
Stalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Onizuka cracks a nice hook into Stalker's ribs.
Stalker throws a big shot that misses.
Onizuka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalker. That did some damage!
Stalker throws a right hand that misses
and Onizuka counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Onizuka.
A telegraphed right hand from Onizuka misses the target.
Onizuka connects with a solid leg kick.
Onizuka is looking to chop away at Stalker's legs.
Stalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onizuka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Onizuka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Onizuka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalker.
Stalker checks the leg kick.
Stalker shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense.
Great Teacher Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Stalker.
A jab lands there for Onizuka.
Stalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Onizuka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalker in his tracks.
Stalker feints and then cracks Onizuka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Onizuka down.
Stalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Stalker. That snapped Onizuka's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Teacher Onizuka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looks like Great Teacher Onizuka has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Onizuka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Onizuka punishes Stalker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Onizuka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onizuka.
Stalker tries to clinch up.
Onizuka stuffs the takedown attempt from Stalker. Stalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Onizuka misses with a straight right.
Stalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalker.
Onizuka throws a leg kick
and Stalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Onizuka lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stalker checks the leg kick.
Onizuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Onizuka up against the cage.
Stalker misses with a body punch.
Stalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Onizuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalker prevents a body shot from Onizuka.
Onizuka blocks an uppercut.
Onizuka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalker lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Onizuka lands with a left to the head.
Onizuka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalkers head.
Onizuka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onizuka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalker.
Onizuka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Stalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Onizuka throws a head punch that misses.
Onizuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalker's elbow.
A short right from Stalker on the inside.
Onizuka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Onizuka breaks the clinch.
Onizuka scores with a decent looking hook.
Onizuka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Onizuka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Stalker misses
and Onizuka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalker thinking.
Stalker wants to clinch but Onizuka slips to the side
and Onizuka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Great Teacher Onizuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalker moves out of range as Onizuka strikes.
Onizuka moves out of range of the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Onizuka!
Onizuka lands with a shot to the body.
Stalker is breathing heavily.
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!
Stalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Onizuka tries to work over Stalker's front leg with a kick but Stalker checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stalker is defended easily by Onizuka.
Great Teacher Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Stalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stalker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Onizuka - the referee stops the clock and Stalker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Onizuka. Stalker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stalker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Onizuka connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Onizuka, right into the meat.
Stalker looks to throw the jab but Onizuka is out of range.
Onizuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stalker's calf.
Onizuka scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalker throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Stalker there.
Stalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Teacher Onizuka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Great Teacher Onizuka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Onizuka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stalker is out of range.
A slow jab from Stalker misses its intended target.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka cracks the inside of Stalker's front leg.
Onizuka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalker takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Onizuka, right into the meat.
Onizuka throws a wild body kick that Stalker sees coming a mile off.
Stalker looks to land a body kick but Onizuka moved away.
Onizuka lands a nice hook to Stalker's body. Stalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Onizuka with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker drops his hands momentarily and Onizuka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onizuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Onizuka working over Stalker with some ground and pound. Stalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Onizuka is taking a breather. Stalker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Onizuka 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.
Well, if Onizuka 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.
Onizuka wants to take a breather but Stalker is having none of it.
Stalker wants to improve his position but Onizuka is controlling well.
Onizuka trying to control from half guard but Stalker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a head shot. Stalker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stalker is looking to stand up but Onizuka isn't so interested in that idea.
Onizuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka passes into half guard.
Stalker looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Stalker is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onizuka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stalker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Onizuka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Onizuka's back!
Stalker has the hooks in. Onizuka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Onizuka trying to control the position but Stalker manages to sink in the hooks.
Stalker keeps control of the position as Onizuka tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Stalker scores with punches to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Stalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Onizuka.
Onizuka rolls, trying to escape but Stalker keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stalker softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Johnnie Stalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalker misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Great Teacher Onizuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Onizuka 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Teacher Onizuka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Great Teacher Onizuka waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moment of Peace. Karhu has chosen House of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Woima Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu cracks the inside of Zaromskis's front leg.
Zaromskis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
Zaromskis connects with a solid leg kick.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Karhu misses.
A head kick misses from Karhu.
Zaromskis misses with a body kick.
Zaromskis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karhu throws a head kick but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis misses with a body kick.
Zaromskis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karhu has time to react.
Karhu takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karhu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karhu.
Zaromskis lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaromskis can pounce on him.
Karhu throws a wild body kick that Zaromskis sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaromskis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Zaromskis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaromskis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaromskis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zaromskis throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a hook. Zaromskis ducked under it nicely.
Zaromskis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karhu lands a leg kick that knocks Zaromskis off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Zaromskis looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Zaromskis swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu clobbers Zaromskis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaromskis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karhu, right into the meat.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Zaromskis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karhu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown attempt from Karhu. Karhu gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaromskis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaromskis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karhu. That did some damage!
Karhu checks a leg kick.
Karhu darts in and clinches Zaromskis up against the cage.
Karhu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaromskis works on Karhu's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaromskis tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaromskis effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaromskis as Karhu tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zaromskis.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Zaromskis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
Karhu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaromskis blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Zaromskis lands a shoulder strike.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Zaromskis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis lands a body punch.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaromskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaromskis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Zaromskis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaromskis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaromskis.
Martin Zaromskis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu tries for a takedown but Zaromskis circles away easily
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Zaromskis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu tests Zaromskis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Karhu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karhu lands a leg kick that knocks Zaromskis off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karhu moves out of range as Zaromskis throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu 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 Zaromskis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaromskis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaromskis.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Zaromskis misses its intended target.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Zaromskis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karhu tries to land a front kick but Zaromskis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karhu looks for a takedown but Zaromskis sprawls well.
Martin Zaromskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woima Karhu.
Zaromskis lunges at Karhu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karhu's hand.
Zaromskis scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Zaromskis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaromskis misses with a looping left.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Zaromskis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karhu to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaromskis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaromskis lands a nice hook to Karhu's body. Karhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karhu thuds a left hand into Zaromskis's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaromskis misses the target.
Zaromskis throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu thows a body shot but no joy.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaromskis throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range.
Zaromskis misses with a leg kick.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Zaromskis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karhu is looking to clinch but Zaromskis is avoiding it.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Zaromskis.
Karhu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaromskis.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaromskis throws out the jab.
Zaromskis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Zaromskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Zaromskis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaromskis throws a solid leg kick but Karhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaromskis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Zaromskis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karhu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Zaromskis misses.
Zaromskis cracks Karhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Zaromskis misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Zaromskis throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Zaromskis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu throws a hook but Zaromskis avoids it easily.
Karhu looks to land a body kick but Zaromskis moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Woima Karhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaromskis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaromskis momentarily.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karhu lands a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaromskis has time to react.
Karhu misses with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Zaromskis misses with a looping left.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaromskis.
Karhu throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Zaromskis throws the left hand but Karhu avoids the punch easily.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaromskis moves out of range easily.
Zaromskis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karhu looks for a takedown but Zaromskis sprawls well.
Karhu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaromskis.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Zaromskis seems unphased.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Karhu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaromskis thuds his right hand into Karhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Zaromskis.
Karhu takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karhu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zaromskis!
Zaromskis is trying to get back to half guard.
Karhu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zaromskis prevents Karhu from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis tries to improve position but can't.
Zaromskis can't do much from the bottom here.
Karhu wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Karhu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaromskis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karhu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaromskis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karhu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zaromskis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karhu's guard! Nice work there by Zaromskis!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Woima Karhu.
I think Karhu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woima Karhu!
A very excited looking Woima Karhu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Lindel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell lands a right hook to the body.
Lindel goes for a double leg but Maxwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maxwell continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maxwell.
Lindel misses with some punches.
Lindel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Lindel blocks with his arms.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindel throws a head punch that misses.
Lindel wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindel.
A short right from Maxwell.
Maxwell cracks Lindel with a nice body shot.
Lindel has Maxwell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lindel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maxwell tumbling to the mat - Lindel dives into Maxwell's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lindel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maxwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maxwell is controlling Lindel's posture.
Lindel preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Lindel is proving a slippery customer.
Lindel wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Ross Maxwell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Lindel or perhaps it was just good defense by Maxwell which made him look bad.
Ross Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Lindel.
Lindel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Lindel works Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Lindel cracks Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindel dives in for a single leg takedown but Maxwell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lindel taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindel pushes Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maxwell drops Lindel with a left and a right! Oh, Lindel is hurt - Maxwell dives into side control looking to finish!
Lindel is rocked!
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
A big shot lands for Maxwell! That's hurt Lindel! Will he recover? Maxwell fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Maxwell!
Ross Maxwell 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 Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Speed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed blocks a head kick by Soderberg.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
Speed misses with a right hand
letting Soderberg counter with a right hand.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg misses with a kick to the body.
Soderberg throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Speed.
Soderberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Speed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Speed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Soderberg moves forwards but Speed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Soderberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soderberg throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Speed lands a head shot.
Soderberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soderberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soderberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speed lands a jab to Soderberg's midsection.
Soderberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soderberg misses the jab.
Speed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nathan Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Speed moved out of range nicely.
Speed checks the leg kick.
Soderberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a combination
and Soderberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soderberg.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Speed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Speed looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Speed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Speed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soderberg gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg has his feet on Speed's thighs here. He's pushed Speed off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Speed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg took some time post fight to say the following; '...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa (Proteus Mental remix). Bruce McBrain has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBrain. McBrain obviously looking to wear him down.
McBrain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reinikainen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBrain, right into the meat.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but McBrain moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by McBrain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBrain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from McBrain misses its intended target.
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
McBrain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinikainen is breathing heavily.
McBrain fakes the leg kick and cracks Reinikainen in the body.
Nice shot lands for McBrain.
It looks like Kalle Reinikainen has been cut.
McBrain throws a monster overhand right that drops Reinikainen! McBrain follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bruce McBrain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Matos comes to the cage accompanied by Kick Ass. Torturo has chosen Mogwai - Katrien as his entrance music. Moacyr Domingos De Matos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torturo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torturo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Matos.
Torturo misses with a looping left.
Torturo moves in looking to clinch but De Matos pushes him off.
Torturo throws a body kick that misses.
De Matos connects with a right hand. Torturo shakes it off.
Torturo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Matos thuds a left hand into Torturo's body.
De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torturo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Matos scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Matos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
Donk. De Matos catches Torturo right on the button with a cross.
Good work by De Matos as he checks the leg kick.
Torturo ducks right into an uppercut from De Matos.
Torturo throws a lazy body kick
and De Matos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos scores with a jab to the head.
Torturo swings widly with a right hand
and De Matos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Matos. That's going to slow Torturo down.
Torturo takes one to the chin there.
De Matos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Matos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Matos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torturo can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torturo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torturo throws a chopping leg kick but De Matos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Matos gets tackled into the cage by Torturo. Torturo maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Matos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
De Matos misses with a body punch.
Torturo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Matos.
A left hand lands to the body for De Matos.
A short body shot lands from De Matos as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Matos fails to land.
De Matos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torturo lands a shot to the body.
Torturo tries to break free but De Matos pushes him back against the cage.
De Matos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as De Matos controls his hands.
De Matos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torturo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Matos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Matos misses with a leg kick.
De Matos misses with a low kick.
De Matos works Torturo's body with a nice hook.
De Matos scores with a head kick. Torturo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Matos scores with a leg kick.
Torturo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Matos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Matos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Matos lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Matos tests Torturo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Matos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Matos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torturo walks into a stiff left hand from De Matos.
De Matos clobbers Torturo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torturo throws a low kick, looking for De Matos's leg but De Matos calmly moves out of range.
De Matos tries to work over Torturo's front leg with a kick but Torturo checks it.
A punch lands to the side of De Matos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torturo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Matos blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos throws a right hand that misses
and Torturo counters with a nice body shot.
De Matos scores with a kick to the body.
De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torturo takes a swing at De Matos's ribcage but misses.
De Matos lands a leg kick that knocks Torturo off balance momentarily.
Torturo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Matos on the side of the head.
De Matos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Matos lands a leg kick that knocks Torturo off balance momentarily.
De Matos scores with a spinning back kick!
De Matos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo throws a sloppy head kick and De Matos moves out of range easily.
De Matos throws a leg kick but Torturo moved away.
De Matos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torturo's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torturo misses with a hook to the body
and De Matos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torturo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torturo walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Matos.
Torturo thows a body shot but no joy.
Torturo scores with the left hand. De Matos knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from De Matos finds it's target.
Good work by Torturo as he checks the leg kick.
Torturo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Matos. De Matos obviously looking to wear him down.
De Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torturo, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from De Matos.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos is winning the standup battle so far.
Torturo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Matos manages to avoid it.
De Matos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Matos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torturo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos thows a body shot but no joy.
De Matos lands a head shot.
Torturo closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Torturo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torturo scores with a hook to the body.
Torturo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Matos's elbow.
Torturo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Matos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torturo taking a breather.
Torturo prevents a body shot from De Matos.
Torturo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torturo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torturo lands with a nice body punch.
De Matos throws out a loose jab but Torturo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torturo tries to close the distance and clinch but De Matos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Matos is out of range and Torturo settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo misses with a wild body shot.
De Matos feints and then cracks Torturo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torturo down.
De Matos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Matos throws a front kick aimed at Torturo's knee but Torturo avoids it well.
De Matos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Matos throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Matos fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Torturo
and De Matos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torturo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torturo counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Matos's knee momentarily.
Torturo misses with a low kick.
Torturo tries to work over De Matos's front leg with a kick but De Matos checks it.
Torturo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Matos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Matos misses the jab.
Torturo stuns De Matos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick from De Matos lands but Torturo takes it in his stride.
Torturo throws the kick towards the body but De Matos avoids it.
Torturo scores with a spinning back kick!
De Matos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torturo misses with a body shot.
A jab from Torturo misses.
Torturo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torturo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by De Matos.
Torturo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Matos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torturo throws out a leg kick but De Matos moves out of range and Torturo only half commits.
De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Matos scores with a jab to the body.
Torturo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Matos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo checks a leg kick nicely.
Torturo avoids the head kick by De Matos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Matos throws a leg kick
and Torturo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Matos.
De Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Moacyr Domingos De Matos 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!
De Matos tries to score with a low kick but Torturo moves his leg out of the way.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Matos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torturo.
Torturo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Matos.
De Matos throws a leg kick that misses.
De Matos lands a jab to the nose.
Torturo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Matos wants to slow Torturo down by chopping away at his legs.
Torturo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Matos blocks the body kick.
Torturo throws a lazy right hand but De Matos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torturo lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Matos's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torturo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos misses with a body kick.
Torturo misses with an uppercut.
Torturo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torturo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Matos doesn't seem bothered though.
Torturo connects with a body shot.
De Matos swings for the body but Torturo moves out of range.
De Matos misses with a low kick.
Torturo punishes De Matos's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torturo with a nice cross.
Torturo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Matos lands a leg kick that knocks Torturo off balance momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Torturo
enabling De Matos to counter with a crisp jab.
Torturo cracks a nice hook into De Matos's ribs.
Marko Torturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moacyr Domingos De Matos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torturo throws a head kick that De Matos semi-blocks.
Torturo doesn't manage to clinch there - De Matos circles away.
De Matos with a hook.
Torturo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torturo misses with a low kick as De Matos jumps back.
A low kick from Torturo is predictable there
and De Matos counters with a big head kick but Torturo shrugs it off.
De Matos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torturo blocks a head kick by De Matos.
De Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Torturo blocks a leg kick.
De Matos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torturo misses with a straight left.
Torturo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Matos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Matos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Matos. Torturo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torturo looks to land a left hand but De Matos moved out of range nicely.
Torturo throws a body kick that misses.
De Matos throws a low kick but Torturo moves out of range easily.
De Matos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torturo is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by De Matos. Beautiful body shot.
Torturo lands a big head kick that sends De Matos tumbling to the mat! Torturo takes a step backwards and waves De Matos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
De Matos is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Matos moves away.
Oh De Matos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torturo throws a sloppy head kick and De Matos moves out of range easily.
De Matos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from De Matos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Matos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torturo.
Torturo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Matos can pounce on him.
De Matos seems to have got his legs back now.
Torturo throws a wild body kick that De Matos sees coming a mile off.
Torturo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torturo thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Matos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Matos connects with a solid leg kick.
Torturo throws a leg kick
and De Matos counters with a nice uppercut.
De Matos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torturo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Matos.
De Matos lands a nice looking body shot.
Torturo throws a hook but De Matos avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from De Matos.
Torturo misses with a right hand
and De Matos counters with a one-two to the body.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Torturo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Matos 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 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Keijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CMX - Pyörivät Sähkökoneet. Velmu has chosen Doctor Doctor by UFO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brutaali Keijo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jyrska Velmu's chin.
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184 lbs
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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
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Keijo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keijo lands a nice shot that snaps Velmu's head back.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keijo sprawls well. Keijo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velmu gets slowly back to his feet.
Keijo waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Velmu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Velmu to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Velmu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keijo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velmu is still in real trouble! Can Keijo finish him?
Keijo stopping the sweep attempt from Velmu.
Velmu seems to have recovered his senses.
Velmu working a defensive guard here.
Velmu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keijo.
Velmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keijo is one step ahead there.
Velmu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velmu with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keijo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Velmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keijo is looking to work some ground and pound but Velmu has wrist control.
Velmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keijo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velmu working a defensive guard here.
Keijo trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
Keijo with a nice head shot there.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Keijo from controlling successfully.
Velmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Velmu controls Keijo momentarily but Keijo frees himself.
Velmu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Keijo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu lands strikes from half guard.
Keijo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keijo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Velmu pushes past his half guard into mount!
Velmu landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Velmu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keijo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Velmu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velmu is stalling here. Keijo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Velmu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Keijo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo is chipping away with strikes.
Velmu tries to bench press Keijo off him but Keijo keeps the position.
Keijo is trying to ground and pound but Velmu uses the momentary lack of control by Keijo to regain half guard.
Keijo lands strikes from half guard.
Velmu is looking to improve his position.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard but Keijo has passed into side control.
Velmu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Keijo landing strikes.
Velmu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keijo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keijo is looking to take a break and control but Velmu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keijo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velmu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keijo lands a nice forearm strike.
Velmu tries to improve position but can't.
Velmu is not content to let Keijo control the position.
Keijo moves into full mount!
Keijo is landing with some decent strikes but Velmu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Velmu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keijo lands a big shot there that rocks Velmu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keijo lands a big shot there that rocks Velmu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velmu is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Keijo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keijo lands with a straight right. Velmu didn't see that one coming.
Velmu throws a leg kick
and Keijo counters with a leg kick.
Keijo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velmu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keijo.
Keijo checks a low kick from Velmu.
Sloppy strikes from Velmu. Those never looked like landing.
Velmu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velmu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keijo to the ground. Velmu is now in Keijo's guard.
Keijo keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
Keijo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Keijo keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu preventing the sweep.
Velmu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velmu is in close to Keijo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keijo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Keijo wants to sweep but no luck.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keijo is keeping the position for now.
Keijo looking for a sweep. Not yet Keijo, not yet.
Keijo working for a triangle but Velmu defends it easily.
Velmu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Keijo can't keep his opponent in guard - Velmu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keijo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is looking to work some ground and pound but Keijo has wrist control.
Keijo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velmu won't allow Keijo to sweep him here.
Velmu trying to control but Keijo is working from the bottom.
Keijo wants to sweep but no luck.
Velmu postures up in Keijo's guard and throws a big left but Keijo blocks it.
Velmu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keijo is trying to keep Velmu in close.
Keijo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velmu is one step ahead there.
Keijo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keijo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velmu is aware though and is defending well.
Keijo working for submissions but it's allowed Velmu to get to half guard.
Keijo wants to get back to full guard.
Keijo is staying active underneath Velmu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velmu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keijo's head.
Velmu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Keijo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Velmu lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Velmu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Velmu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Velmu is landing with some decent strikes but Keijo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keijo tries to hold on but Velmu pushes him away.
Velmu wants to control the pace but Keijo is squirming around nicely.
Velmu working for a guillotine from mount but Keijo is in no mood to give up.
Keijo is desperately trying to improve his position but Velmu has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Keijo is rocked!
Velmu lands a big shot to the head and Keijo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jyrska Velmu!
Jyrska Velmu is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jyrska Velmu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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21
254 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusoe moves away from the strike by Rollins.
A big left from Rollins misses.
Crusoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Crusoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crusoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Crusoe forces his way into half guard.
Crusoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crusoe.
Rollins 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.
Crusoe with the ground and pound but Rollins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rollins is controlling Crusoe's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe looking to pass the guard.
Crusoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Crusoe looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Crusoe.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crusoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Rollins forces his way into half guard.
Crusoe trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crusoe's head.
Crusoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rollins scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crusoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Crusoe'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusoe is looking to improve his position.
Crusoe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollins's back!
Crusoe throwing sloppy strikes.
Crusoe doesn't have the hooks in and Rollins manages to turn into his guard.
Crusoe is looking for a triangle but Rollins pushes his legs off easily.
Crusoe looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Crusoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crusoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rollins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crusoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rollins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rollins throws a big right hand that misses.
Rollins scoring with some ground and pound.
Crusoe working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
Crusoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is stalling in the full guard.
Crusoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollins's guard.
Crusoe is sitting in close to Rollins's body. Rollins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crusoe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crusoe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rollins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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