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MMA Helsinki - 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibson Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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188 lbs
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207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibson Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White defending well as Preuss loads up on a big left hand.
Preuss swinging wildly here.
White tries for a takedown but Preuss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Preuss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Danny White has been cut.
Preuss cracks White with a hook to the temple - White is on wobbly legs here! Preuss swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! White falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Preuss wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibson Preuss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aatos Kesti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Trukkikuski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aatos Kesti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Trukkikuski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trukkikuski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kesti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kesti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trukkikuski.
Kesti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trukkikuski defends it nicely.
Trukkikuski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesti circles away quickly and effectively.
Trukkikuski throws a body punch but Kesti moves out of range.
Trukkikuski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kesti shoots for a takedown but Trukkikuski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trukkikuski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kesti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trukkikuski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aatos Kesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trukkikuski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kesti dives in for a single leg takedown but Trukkikuski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kesti is trying to drag Trukkikuski to the mat but Trukkikuski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trukkikuski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kesti has Trukkikuski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trukkikuski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kesti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Trukkikuski regains guard immediately.
Trukkikuski wants to sweep here but Kesti controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trukkikuski holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kesti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trukkikuski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kesti throwing strikes from guard but Trukkikuski blocks nicely.
Trukkikuski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trukkikuski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kesti 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.
Kesti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kesti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trukkikuski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kesti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesti shoots for a takedown but Trukkikuski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trukkikuski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trukkikuski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trukkikuski throws a nice looking combination but Kesti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kesti shoots in and drives through. Trukkikuski sprawls well.
Trukkikuski misses with a body shot.
Trukkikuski misses with a few strikes there.
Trukkikuski looks winded!
Trukkikuski throws a series of punches but Kesti avoids them all with ease.
Trukkikuski scores with a jab to the body.
Trukkikuski swinging wildly here.
Trukkikuski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesti circles away quickly and effectively.
Trukkikuski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trukkikuski wants it to stay on the feet.
Trukkikuski looks to land a combination but Kesti avoids it well.
Kesti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trukkikuski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kesti is in Trukkikuski's guard.
Kesti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kesti landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesti working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trukkikuski's guard.
Kesti throwing shots but Trukkikuski is blocking nicely.
Trukkikuski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kesti scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trukkikuski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kesti working Trukkikuski over with strikes.
Kesti works his way into side control.
Trukkikuski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kesti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trukkikuski's legs.
Kesti working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turo Trukkikuski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kesti gets a takedown into half guard.
Kesti trying to mount his opponent but Trukkikuski defends it.
Kesti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kesti looks to land a strike but Trukkikuski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kesti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trukkikuski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kesti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trukkikuski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kesti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kesti throwing strikes from guard but Trukkikuski blocks nicely.
Trukkikuski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kesti landing with the ground and pound.
Kesti postures up in Trukkikuski's guard and throws a big left but Trukkikuski blocks it.
Kesti is looking to work some ground and pound but Trukkikuski has wrist control.
Kesti postures up in Trukkikuski's guard and throws a big left but Trukkikuski blocks it.
Kesti throwing strikes but missing.
Kesti is looking to advance position but Trukkikuski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesti regains half guard.
Kesti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kesti managing to control the position.
Trukkikuski preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kesti holds on and takes a little breather.
Trukkikuski won't allow Kesti to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trukkikuski looking to sit in guard and control but Kesti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aatos Kesti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kesti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kesti chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kesti scoring with some ground and pound.
Kesti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kesti working the body and head with strikes.
Trukkikuski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trukkikuski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kesti.
Kesti cracks Trukkikuski with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trukkikuski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kesti.
Check out the look on Kesti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trukkikuski is rocked!
Kesti landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aatos Kesti dominated that second round.
That's time! Kesti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kesti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trukkikuski is still in real trouble! Can Kesti finish him?
Kesti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trukkikuski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trukkikuski seems to have recovered his senses.
Trukkikuski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kesti scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trukkikuski tries to get to full guard but Kesti has control of the leg.
Kesti lands strikes from half guard.
Kesti throwing shots but Trukkikuski is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesti trying to pass the guard but Trukkikuski defending well.
Kesti is working hard here to advance position.
Trukkikuski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kesti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trukkikuski defending well though.
Kesti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trukkikuski's head.
Trukkikuski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kesti.
Kesti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trukkikuski's head.
Kesti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trukkikuski's head.
Trukkikuski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kesti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kesti with the ground and pound but Trukkikuski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kesti throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trukkikuski can do to turn this around?
Kesti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kesti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trukkikuski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kesti.
Kesti working the strikes but Trukkikuski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kesti moves into full mount! Trukkikuski won't be happy about that!
Kesti with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesti with shots to the head and body - Trukkikuski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kesti lands with some strikes.
Kesti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kesti cracks Trukkikuski with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatos Kesti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
25 - 19 - 0 |
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182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso shoots in and bounces Shaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaker looking to control but Gattuso passes into half guard.
Gattuso prevents Shaker from improving his position.
Gattuso wants to control but Shaker is keeping him busy.
Gattuso passes into side control, despite Shaker's attempt to control the position.
Gattuso working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gattuso throws a strike aimed at the side of Shaker's head but Shaker avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gattuso.
Shaker is trying to control Gattuso's posture but Gattuso avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gattuso is staying active.
Gattuso takes a little break here. Shaker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shaker is trying to control Gattuso's posture but Gattuso avoids it.
Gattuso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaker keeps working.
Gattuso throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker is trying to control Gattuso's posture but Gattuso avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker tries to bench press Gattuso off him but Gattuso keeps the position.
Shaker manages to get back to half guard.
Shaker is pressing down on Gattuso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaker trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gattuso working the ground and pound.
Shaker is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Gattuso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shaker is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaker regains half guard.
Shaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker is trying to control but can't.
Shaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gattuso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is trying to work for a kimura but Shaker is defending well.
Shaker tries to roll over but Gattuso keeps him under control.
Shaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gattuso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gattuso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Gattuso dominated that round.
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.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker goes for a double leg but Gattuso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gattuso continues to drive forward.
Gattuso prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaker jumps guard and drags Gattuso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gattuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
Shaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gattuso passes into side control.
Shaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gattuso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso is looking to take a break and control but Shaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gattuso works his way into full mount!
Shaker is looking to improve his position but Gattuso isn't that keen on the idea.
Gattuso lands a big elbow.
Gattuso raining down shots from the mount!
Gattuso lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker can't escape the position.
Gattuso breaks from Shaker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gattuso with shots to the head and body - Shaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gattuso can't control as he wanted to and Shaker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso wants to free his trapped foot but Shaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gattuso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaker controlling Gattuso's posture.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gattuso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaker has momentary wrist control but Gattuso slips an elbow through the middle.
Salvatore Gattuso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Gattuso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shaker is looking for a triangle but Gattuso pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaker pulls Gattuso in close to prevent any damage.
Shaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaker has his hands on Gattuso's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Gattuso. No joy for Shaker on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Gattuso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gattuso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaker trying to control from the bottom.
Shaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gattuso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaker keeps working.
Shaker is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gattuso pulls his head out easily.
Gattuso winds up and cracks Shaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shaker trying to control here.
Gattuso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gattuso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gattuso winds up and cracks Shaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gattuso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaker is positioning himself well to prevent Gattuso advancing to mount.
Salvatore Gattuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gattuso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Gattuso.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Salvatore Gattuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gattuso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaker did well to prevent Gattuso getting side control.
Shaker tries to get to full guard but Gattuso has control of the leg.
Shaker trying to control but Gattuso postures up.
Shaker is looking for a sweep. Gattuso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker actively working from the bottom here.
Shaker is not content to let Gattuso control the position.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaker tries to get to full guard but Gattuso has control of the leg.
Gattuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaker can do to turn this around?
Shaker is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gattuso thuds his right hand into Shaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Gattuso counters with a right hand to the body.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Gattuso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaker throws a lazy head kick
and Gattuso counters with a head kick.
Shaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gattuso lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Gattuso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gattuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gattuso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Gattuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gattuso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Gattuso!
Salvatore Gattuso managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker has chosen The Ultimate Warrior as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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130 lbs
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30
135 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Hecker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker has closed the distance and engaged Aspenia in a clinch.
Aspenia manages to break the clinch.
Aspenia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hecker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hecker has his foot on Aspenia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aspenia works his way back into a safe position though.
Aspenia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspenia trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom.
Aspenia wants to get up but he can't break Hecker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aspenia gets to his feet - Hecker follows without any prompting.
Aspenia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hecker as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker has a takedown stuffed.
Aspenia closes the distance and clinches up with Hecker, looking for a takedown. Aspenia pushes Hecker against the cage but Hecker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hecker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aspenia with a poor takedown
and Hecker counters with a shoot takedown. Aspenia fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Aspenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker looking to sit in guard and control but Aspenia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aspenia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hecker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aspenia has managed to get both his arms back between Hecker's legs - danger averted.
Hecker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aspenia is aware though and is defending well.
Hecker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hecker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hecker working for a triangle but Aspenia defends it easily.
Hecker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aspenia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aspenia throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aspenia defends well.
Aspenia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hecker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aspenia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hecker looking for a guillotine here but Aspenia defends easily.
Aspenia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aspenia working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hecker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hecker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hecker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aspenia.
Aspenia stands up and beckons Hecker to his feet.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hecker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aspenia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hecker.
Hecker trying to control from half guard but Aspenia is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aspenia trying to control here.
Aspenia is trying to stand up here but Hecker is controlling him well.
Aspenia kicks Hecker off and gets back to his feet.
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 Kato Aspenia will probably get the nod.
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.
Hecker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aspenia is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Kato Aspenia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker shoots in for a double leg but Aspenia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Aspenia sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aspenia pushes Hecker up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aspenia breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Aspenia does no damage.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aspenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker can do to turn this around?
Aspenia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hecker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aspenia lands with a hook. Hecker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia tries to clinch but Hecker is having none of it.
We've been told by Aspenia's head coaches at Bad Pluto! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aspenia swivels and escapes.
Hecker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Aspenia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aspenia circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aspenia!
Hecker stuffs the takedown.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker is breathing heavily.
Aspenia clinches up with Hecker and pushes him back against the cage.
Hecker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspenia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aspenia shoots for a takedown but Hecker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Aspenia.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker shoots in looking for a takedown but Aspenia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hecker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aspenia scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hecker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aspenia darts in looking for a takedown but Hecker gets double underhooks and turns Aspenia into the cage.
Hecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspenia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aspenia prevents a body shot from Hecker.
Aspenia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspenia misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker dodges the punch combination from Aspenia.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aspenia keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Aspenia keeping full guard, as Hecker tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia controlling the position.
Hecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aspenia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hecker has gone for a leg lock! Aspenia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hecker's guard.
Aspenia wanted to stand there but Hecker had control of the position.
Hecker wants to sweep but no luck.
Aspenia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hecker is trying to control the position but Aspenia postures up.
Hecker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia passes into half guard.
Aspenia decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aspenia tries to clinch up but Hecker circles away and keeps his distance.
Hecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aspenia is fending him off so far but Hecker persists. Nope, Aspenia circles away and we're back to standing.
Aspenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hecker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspenia.
Hecker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aspenia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hecker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Aspenia. No joy for Hecker on that attempt.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aspenia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker somewhat.
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 momentary lapse in concentration from Hecker enables Aspenia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hecker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Aspenia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aspenia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hecker sprawls well. Hecker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aspenia gets slowly back to his feet.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aspenia but Aspenia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aspenia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hecker sprawls well. Hecker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aspenia gets slowly back to his feet.
Aspenia rushes Hecker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aspenia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Aspenia breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspenia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aspenia!
Hecker misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker fails with the takedown
and Aspenia counters with a two punch combo.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - Aspenia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aspenia slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aspenia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hecker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aspenia somewhat.
Hecker throws a hook but Aspenia blocks it.
Aspenia looks to land a combination but Hecker avoids it well.
Aspenia moves in looking to clinch but Hecker pushes him off.
Aspenia wants to clinch up but Hecker keeps it at a distance.
Aspenia lunges at Hecker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hecker's hand.
Aspenia moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia manages to break the clinch.
Aspenia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hecker scores with a takedown into Aspenia's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker trying to control but Aspenia is working from the bottom.
Hecker passes into half guard.
Aspenia is concentrating on defense, preventing Hecker from advancing position.
Aspenia is looking to improve his position.
Aspenia is not content to let Hecker control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker seems to be working for a kimura but Aspenia defends the submission attempt.
Aspenia is refusing to be controlled, as Hecker sits in half guard.
Aspenia wants to get back to his feet.
Hecker stalling away here and it's allowed Aspenia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aspenia has his hands on Hecker's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aspenia keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hecker shoots in for a double leg but Aspenia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hecker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Aspenia sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kato Aspenia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Aspenia avoids it well.
Jeff Hecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hecker looks for a takedown but Aspenia sprawls well.
Aspenia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aspenia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hecker sprawls well initially but Aspenia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kato Aspenia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aspenia 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 Ben Zyskovitsi 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... Kato Aspenia!
Jeff Hecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tharon Juric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cow herd - Fields kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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218 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tharon Juric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juric missing with a left hand there. Tynkkynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juric misses with an uppercut.
Juric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juric displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Tynkkynen slips under a jab from Juric.
Tynkkynen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tynkkynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juric jabs Tynkkynen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tharon Juric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juric takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
Juric lands a nice looking body shot.
Juric cracks Tynkkynen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Juric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tynkkynen to stand back up!
Tynkkynen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juric shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tynkkynen takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Juric sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tynkkynen bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tharon Juric!
Rauno Tynkkynen was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to farmin.. hmmm, well maybe not yet!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus has chosen Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn' as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Connor McManus enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McManus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo misses with a body shot.
McManus misses the shot to the body.
McManus scores with a leg kick.
Gallo misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McManus is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from McManus.
Gallo misses with a double jab.
McManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McManus.
McManus blocking some punches.
McManus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from McManus.
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!
McManus jumps guard but Gallo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gallo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McManus pushes Gallo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Gallo.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus misses with the head strike.
Gallo pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallo looking to stall.
McManus is leaning against Gallo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Gallo.
McManus is looking to control Gallo's arms but Gallo gets an underhook and turns him. Now McManus has his back to the cage.
Gallo blocks a body shot from McManus.
Gallo is trying to stall.
Gallo is pushing McManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gallo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McManus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McManus is working Gallo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallo is pulling down on McManus's head to control his posture.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
Gallo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo pulls McManus in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McManus tries to clinch but Gallo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McManus misses the target.
McManus looks to land a combination but Gallo avoids it well.
Gallo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Nice body punch from McManus.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallo.
A jab from McManus does it's job there.
Gallo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallo misses the shot to the body.
Gallo blocks a head kick by McManus.
McManus takes one on the button.
Gallo forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallo misses with a body punch.
McManus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gallo scores with a shoulder strike.
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Joe Gallo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McManus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallo tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
McManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallo pinned against the cage. Gallo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McManus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gallo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gallo is out of range and McManus settles back down.
Gallo rushes McManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gallo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
Gallo lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus trying to control the position but instead, Gallo has worked for underhooks and has pushed McManus into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo lands with a light punch inside.
McManus stalls.
McManus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McManus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallo is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Gallo into the cage.
Gallo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
McManus stalls.
Gallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallo misses with a body punch.
McManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Gallo.
McManus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallo controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gallo blocking some punches.
Gallo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallo trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallo into the cage.
McManus is looking to control Gallo's arms but Gallo gets an underhook and turns him. Now McManus has his back to the cage.
McManus can't get the takedown.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Gallo avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Gallo slows down the pace here.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallo.
Gallo works on McManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Gallo struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McManus misses with the head strike.
Gallo is trying to stall.
Gallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallo has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Good body shot from Gallo.
Gallo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallo taking a breather.
Gallo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallo.
A short right from Gallo on the inside.
Gallo tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McManus.
Gallo trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallo into the cage.
Gallo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but McManus is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
McManus lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gallo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Gallo.
Gallo loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
Gallo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallo lands a right hook to the body.
Connor McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallo tests McManus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gallo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gallo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McManus throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallo.
Gallo ducks under a wild hook from McManus.
McManus scores with a jab. Gallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gallo lands with a right hand.
Gallo with a nice cross.
Gallo throws a combination that misses
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McManus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gallo is rocked!
Jab, jab by McManus - just one landing.
Oh Gallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallo leaves McManus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Gallo blocks a jab.
McManus misses the jab.
McManus defending well as Gallo loads up on a big left hand.
McManus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McManus throws a shot from downtown. Gallo moves away and avoids it.
Gallo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus slips a jab from Gallo.
A clash of legs there as Gallo blocks the low kick.
Gallo throws a right and a left that McManus avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Gallo coming out on top.
Gallo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McManus gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McManus!
A very excited looking Connor McManus 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Koponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gregory's choice of entrance music: Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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205 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Koponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koponen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koponen misses with a series of wild punches.
Koponen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koponen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregory's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koponen or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregory, which made it look bad.
Koponen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gregory is looking to clinch.
Gregory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregory throws a series of punches but Koponen moves out of range.
Gregory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koponen throws the left hand but Gregory avoids the punch easily.
Gregory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koponen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Koponen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Gregory.
It looks like Abel Koponen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koponen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregory misses with a combination
letting Koponen counter with a right hand.
Koponen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gregory throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abel Koponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koponen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Koponen misses.
Koponen with a poor takedown
and Gregory comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Koponen stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gregory is on him like rabid pit bull! Koponen slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Gregory!
Paul Gregory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matwijenko comes into the arena with RANDORI! blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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218 lbs
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwan Matwijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langerholc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pihkalan Sali in the buildup to the fight.
Matwijenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matwijenko dips to his left and cracks Langerholc with an uppercut!
Matwijenko misses with a leg kick
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matwijenko won't be happy with that.
Matwijenko defending against the ground and pound.
Langerholc is working Matwijenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Langerholc tries for a kimura but Matwijenko is defending well.
Langerholc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Langerholc trying to control the position but Matwijenko is working away.
Langerholc is trying to get an arm triangle but Matwijenko is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Langerholc are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matwijenko dodges the ground and pound from Langerholc.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langerholc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Langerholc working the ground and pound.
Langerholc tries to score with some ground and pound. Matwijenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matwijenko is not content to let Langerholc control the position.
Langerholc working the strikes but Matwijenko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc stops Matwijenko from getting back to his feet.
Langerholc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc throwing shots but Matwijenko is blocking nicely.
Langerholc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Langerholc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matwijenko wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko loads up on a big right hand but Langerholc slips the punch.
Matwijenko scores with a punch to the head.
Matwijenko misses with a looping right.
Matwijenko is looking to chop away at Langerholc's legs.
Matwijenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Langerholc.
A big right from Matwijenko misses.
Iwan Matwijenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matwijenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matwijenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Langerholc is trying to control the action in half guard but Matwijenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Langerholc prevents Matwijenko from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Langerholc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Langerholc is trying to work for a kimura but Matwijenko is defending well.
Langerholc wants to control but Matwijenko is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matwijenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matwijenko misses with a body shot
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc looking to sit in guard and control but Matwijenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matwijenko throws a series of punches but Langerholc moves out of range.
Matwijenko misses with a hook. Langerholc ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko swings widly with a right hand
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown. Matwijenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Matwijenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Langerholc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matwijenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A leg kick checked by Langerholc.
Langerholc moves away from the strike by Matwijenko.
Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matwijenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matwijenko misses the jab.
Matwijenko lands the left hand.
Langerholc blocks a leg kick.
Matwijenko 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.
An inside leg kick from Matwijenko misses.
Matwijenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langerholc moves out of range of the strikes.
Matwijenko with a hook.
Matwijenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko looks to throw the jab but Langerholc is out of range.
Langerholc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matwijenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langerholc.
Matwijenko tests Langerholc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Matwijenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matwijenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Langerholc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matwijenko clobbers Langerholc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Langerholc checks the leg kick.
Matwijenko misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko misses with a straight left.
Matwijenko misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko throws a low kick but Langerholc avoids it.
Iwan Matwijenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Langerholc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Langerholc.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko misses with a jab to the body
and Langerholc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matwijenko keeping full guard, as Langerholc tries to pass.
Matwijenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langerholc pushes down on Matwijenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Langerholc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Langerholc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Langerholc trying to work for an americana but Matwijenko has managed to regain full guard.
Matwijenko wants to stand but Langerholc is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwan Matwijenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matwijenko lands with a hook. Langerholc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Matwijenko misses.
Langerholc defending well as Matwijenko loads up on a big left hand.
Matwijenko throws an overhand right that lands on Langerholc's shoulder, as Langerholc tries to avoid the shot.
Matwijenko throws a shot from downtown. Langerholc moves away and avoids it.
Matwijenko looks to land a combination but Langerholc avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matwijenko takes a swing at Langerholc's ribcage but misses.
Matwijenko misses with a straight left.
Matwijenko misses with a double jab.
Matwijenko misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Matwijenko.
Langerholc blocks a jab.
Matwijenko misses with a hook. Langerholc ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Matwijenko misses
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Langerholc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matwijenko is keeping the position for now.
Langerholc slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Langerholc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Langerholc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Langerholc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matwijenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matwijenko is refusing to be controlled, as Langerholc sits in half guard.
Matwijenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Langerholc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langerholc throws a big right hand that misses.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matwijenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Langerholc landing with the ground and pound.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matwijenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Matwijenko keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matwijenko thuds his shin into the meat of Langerholc's side.
Matwijenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Langerholc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Langerholc staying out of range there.
Matwijenko looks for the body kick but Langerholc saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Matwijenko both land. Nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matwijenko throws out a loose jab but Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matwijenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matwijenko won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iwan Matwijenko.
I think Matwijenko 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iwan Matwijenko!
In his post fight interview, Iwan Matwijenko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Davor Langerholc spoke after the fight, saying 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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153 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa defending well as Heiluu loads up on a big left hand.
Heiluu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Heiluu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heiluu moves away.
Heiluu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heiluu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heiluu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heiluu shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa defending well as Heiluu loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Heiluu.
Heiluu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Heiluu misses.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
and Heiluu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Heiluu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heiluu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Heiluu is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heiluu!
Heiluu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barbosa punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa looking to control but Heiluu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barbosa raining down shots from the mount!
Barbosa breaks from Heiluu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Heiluu is rocked!
Barbosa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heiluu?
Heiluu is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Heiluu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barbosa around the waist but Barbosa pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barbosa is the winner by TKO! Barbosa jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arne Riseman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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266 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Ventura counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riseman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riseman misses with the combination.
Ventura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 63745 in the buildup to the fight.
Riseman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ventura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riseman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Ventura tenderised Riseman's leg. Riseman is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman moves out of range of the body kick.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Riseman moves out of range easily.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Riseman shakes it off.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Ventura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riseman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riseman manages to avoid it.
Ventura throws the left hand but Riseman avoids the punch easily.
Ventura swings for the body but Riseman moves out of range.
Ventura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
Riseman is trying to force a seperation but Ventura has the dominant position.
Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
Riseman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riseman is rocked!
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riseman takes one to the chin there.
Riseman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura batters Riseman with a massive right followed by a huge left! Riseman is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Ventura lands a final crushing right hand to drop Riseman to the mat with a gruesome thud! Ventura is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura retains his heavyweight title!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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