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MMA Helsinki - 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minky Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mats Lindgraf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Lindgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minky Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgraf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lindgraf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindgraf slows the pace down.
Lindgraf in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Matthews is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mats Lindgraf!
After winning the bout, Mats Lindgraf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Puska has chosen You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
30 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu blocks a head kick by Puska.
Heiluu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heiluu was well out of range. Poor timing from Puska.
Nice defenses there by Puska.
Heiluu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puska. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puska misses with the combination.
Puska throws out a loose jab but Heiluu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heiluu under the eye.
Puska feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heiluu's calf.
A shot to the liver by Puska. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Heiluu misses its target.
Puska listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heiluu shoots in for a double leg but Puska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heiluu.
Heiluu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puska connects with a body shot that sends Heiluu's belly button to the back.
Puska with a poor takedown
and Heiluu counters with a straight right hand.
Heiluu closes the distance and pushes Puska back into the cage.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Puska won't allow it.
Heiluu blocking some punches.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Puska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puska working aggressively here.
Heiluu pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heiluu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heiluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puska has managed to get both his arms back between Heiluu's legs - danger averted.
Heiluu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heiluu is working hard here to advance position.
Heiluu wants to improve his position but instead Puska has moved into half guard.
Heiluu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Heiluu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Puska has cracked it and Heiluu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Puska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Puska!
Mike Puska opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whonjon William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dickinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to turisas- stand up and fight. Whonjon William has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Will Dickinson's chin.
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whonjon William!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dickinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickinson is controlling the pace.
William tries to roll over but Dickinson keeps him under control.
William looking for submissions off his back.
Dickinson wants to take a breather but William is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickinson lands strikes from half guard.
Dickinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks William with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is keen to just control but William is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickinson wants to take a breather but William is having none of it.
William avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but William still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, William has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
William tries to move to mount but Dickinson blocks the move with his legs.
Check out the look on William's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
William is trying to get an arm triangle but Dickinson is defending well.
Dickinson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William is staying tight to Dickinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
William is looking to take a break and control but Dickinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickinson is looking to reverse the position.
William fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from William are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dickinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by William.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks William politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. William prefers to stall for the moment though.
William wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickinson, who protects the arm well.
William tries to score with some ground and pound. Dickinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
William lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dickinson down.
Dickinson is not content to let William control the position.
Dickinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dickinson is not content to let William control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
William throws a strike but Dickinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dickinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
William is trying to keep Dickinson in close.
William is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickinson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
William tries to strike from the bottom.
William tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whonjon William will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch but William swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from William misses.
William misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dickinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dickinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
William has an active guard here but Dickinson has managed to pass into half guard.
William is looking to improve his position.
William looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
William tries to get to full guard but Dickinson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Dickinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
William is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickinson.
Dickinson winds up and cracks William with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
William is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dickinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dickinson's back!
Dickinson trying to control but not successfully.
William lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dickinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to escape but William has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dickinson prevents William from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Dickinson right now.
William is trying to stick to Dickinson's back but Dickinson is turning into William. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in William's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dickinson.
Dickinson postures up and lands a big shot to William's brow.
William looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickinson stands up over William, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Dickinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
William throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dickinson controls the pace.
William is trying to control the position from the bottom.
William throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
William keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
Dickinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Dickinson forces his way into half guard.
Dickinson prevents William from improving his position.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but William is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dickinson.
Dickinson wants to control but William is keeping him busy.
William gets back to full guard.
Dickinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Dickinson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from William.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
William scores with a nice strike.
Dickinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. William is trying to defend but Dickinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
William is staying active underneath Dickinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but William is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickinson to get the leverage.
Dickinson prevents William from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is looking to advance position but William won't allow it.
William trying to hold on to Dickinson's head to control him but Dickinson postures up.
Dickinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickinson is working away from the top position though.
William is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
William punching from the bottom.
Dickinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed William's head.
Dickinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
William wants to improve his position but Dickinson is controlling well.
William keeps trying to improve his position.
William manages to get to full guard.
That's two 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.
William preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.
William is looking for a triangle but Dickinson pushes his legs off easily.
William working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dickinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dickinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dickinson works over William with some ground and pound from guard.
William looking for a guillotine here but Dickinson defends easily.
Dickinson advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickinson is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Dickinson there.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Dickinson there.
Dickinson throwing shots but William is blocking nicely.
William on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dickinson lands with a punch from half guard.
William is looking to improve his position.
Dickinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish William?
Dickinson landing strikes from the mount.
William is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dickinson looking to control but William is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dickinson lands a nice shot to the head.
William can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson content just to control the position here.
William wants to control but Dickinson is having none of it.
William tries to reverse the position but Dickinson maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickinson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Dickinson!
A victorious Will Dickinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson connects with a jab.
Gustafsson scores with a nice strike.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Surma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Surma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gustafsson.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Surma moves out of range as Gustafsson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Surma! But no joy.
Gustafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson with a hook.
Surma moves out of range as Gustafsson throws a body kick.
Surma doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Surma avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Surma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gustafsson jabs Surma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gustafsson slips a jab and a cross from Surma.
Surma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Surma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Surma.
Gustafsson instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Surma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Surma was well out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Surma's head but Surma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Surma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Surma is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Surma drives through and clinches with Gustafsson against the cage.
Surma gets through Gustafsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Surma connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gustav Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Gustafsson both land. Nice combination.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Surma.
Surma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to break the clinch but Surma has him pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson lands a jab.
Gustafsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Surma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Surma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Surma.
Surma is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Surma is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gustafsson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gustafsson from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Surma!
Musta Surma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes into the arena with Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Manres's choice of entrance music: Aqualung - Jethro Tull. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
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187 lbs
29 - 30 - 0 |
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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
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manres.
Manres is looking for the big counter here.
Machado scores with a nice head shot.
Manres stalks Machado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machado's face. Machado staggers backwards, shaken.
Machado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Manres. Manres gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Manres dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Manres's head and hops out.
Machado clinches.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado works on Manres's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Manres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manres is looking for a takedown.
Manres tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manres tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Manres successfully pulls guard.
Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manres wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Manres trying to control here.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Manres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Manres. Manres gets slowly back to his feet.
Manres looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machado.
Machado clinches.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres jumps guard and drags Machado to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manres striking off his back but it's not causing Machado any problems.
Machado advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manres is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado 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.
Manres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machado!
Manres misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manres trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Manres throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Machado works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres working over Machado with some ground and pound. Machado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manres working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Manres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado tries to roll over but Manres keeps him under control.
Machado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manres.
Manres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manres throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
That's two 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.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manres landing some decent shots from guard.
Manres is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Manres distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manres throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado pushes down on Manres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machado is just content to waste time from the top position. Manres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Manres controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado tries to stand but Manres is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Manres on that attempt.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manres.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to sweep here but Manres controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machado throws a hook to the side of Manres's head but Manres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Manres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Manres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manres with the counter takedown but Machado avoids it easily.
Manres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado throws a hook but Manres avoids it easily.
Manres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Manres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a jab to Manres's midsection.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado has Manres up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manres's elbow.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Manres.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Manres fails to pull guard.
Manres fails to pull guard.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Manres gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Manres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manres can do to turn this around?
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manres tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Manres drops back down to his feet.
Manres is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Manres manages to break the clinch.
Eliézer Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Manres counters with a takedown into side control.
Manres wants to take a breather but Machado manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Manres.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig Manres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Manres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manres wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Eliézer Machado.
I think Machado 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (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. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale 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.
Barksdale tries to work over Hecker's front leg with a kick but Hecker checks it.
Hecker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barksdale connects with the punch.
Barksdale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hecker is just out of range.
Hecker throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Hecker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale lands with a good body shot.
Barksdale clinches up with Hecker and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hecker.
Hecker is pressed up against the cage. Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hecker down to the mat. Hecker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hecker avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Despite the aggression on Hecker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hecker 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.
Hecker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hecker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale scores with a one two! Hecker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for Hecker with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Barksdale misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker staying out of range there.
Hecker moves in looking to clinch but Barksdale pushes him off.
Barksdale swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
As Barksdale backs off Hecker throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barksdale is looking for a counter combo.
Barksdale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barksdale lands in his opponent's guard.
Hecker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barksdale postures up in Hecker's guard and throws a big left but Hecker blocks it.
Hecker is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
Barksdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hecker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barksdale has managed to get both his arms back between Hecker's legs - danger averted.
Barksdale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker pulls Barksdale in close to prevent any damage.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Hecker keeps moving.
Hecker is pulling down on Barksdale's head. It's preventing any offense from Barksdale, at least for the moment.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Hecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale postures up in Hecker's guard and throws a big left but Hecker blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barksdale wants to stand up but Hecker is controlling him.
Barksdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hecker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barksdale 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.
Barksdale pushing down on Hecker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barksdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hecker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barksdale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Hecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hecker is pressing down on Barksdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barksdale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hecker dives on top into guard.
Hecker tries to stand but Barksdale is controlling from the bottom.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barksdale looking to control.
Hecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale wants to sweep here but Hecker controlling him for the moment.
Barksdale is working hard here to advance position.
Hecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hecker is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barksdale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Barksdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hecker clinches.
Barksdale blocks an uppercut.
Barksdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hecker throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Barksdale.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barksdale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hecker wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Hecker is working from the bottom.
Barksdale prevents Hecker from improving his position.
Barksdale is trying to control the action in half guard but Hecker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hecker is trying to maintain the position but Barksdale is very close to passing his half guard.
Hecker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barksdale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker looking to control.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hecker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hecker pulls Barksdale in to control the position.
Barksdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barksdale forces his way into half guard.
Hecker wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barksdale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barksdale trying to control from Hecker's half guard. Hecker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Avon Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale passes Hecker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hecker wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hecker is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hecker avoid being mounted?
Hecker keeping control of the position.
Hecker is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hecker avoid being mounted?
Hecker is looking to improve his position.
Barksdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hecker wants to get back to full guard.
Hecker is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hecker avoid being mounted?
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hecker dodges the punch combination from Barksdale.
Hecker rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.
Barksdale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hecker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barksdale has Hecker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hecker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hecker scores with a shoulder strike.
Hecker digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Hecker can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
Hecker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barksdale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hecker after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hecker misses with the head strike.
Hecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
The crowd cheers as Hecker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barksdale doesn't seem phased though.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hecker's head.
Hecker shoots in but no luck this time.
Barksdale fails to land the takedown.
Hecker goes for a double leg but Barksdale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barksdale continues to drive forward.
Barksdale lands a nice shot that snaps Hecker's head back.
Hecker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Hecker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker dodges the punch combination from Barksdale.
Barksdale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale has Hecker up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker stops a takedown attempt from Barksdale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hecker gets underhooks to prevent Barksdale's takedown attempt.
Hecker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hecker tries to work over Barksdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Hecker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hecker.
Barksdale looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hecker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barksdale tries for a takedown but Hecker manages to get underhooks.
Barksdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hecker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeff Hecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hecker can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale looking for a takedown.
Hecker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hecker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barksdale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hecker is defending well.
Hecker misses with a punch to the body.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hecker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Hecker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barksdale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hecker pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hecker has Barksdale up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hecker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hecker to work.
Barksdale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hecker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hecker misses with a double jab.
Hecker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hecker throws a one two combo.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Hecker ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hecker throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Hecker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barksdale back to the cage. Hecker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hecker moves into the clinch.
Barksdale can't get the takedown.
Hecker is pressed up against the cage. Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hecker down to the mat. Hecker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker lands a jab-cross combination.
Barksdale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barksdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hecker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hecker working the head with strikes.
Hecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barksdale to see if he's OK.
Hecker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barksdale is avoiding damage well.
Barksdale is trying to get back to half guard.
Hecker wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hecker 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jeff Hecker waved his t-shirt featuring BlackStar Athletics 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Kruger has chosen Tnt as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartmann.
Kruger connects with the punch.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hartmann.
Hartmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hartmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Hartmann.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hartmann scores with a leg kick.
Hartmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger feints and then cracks Hartmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartmann down.
Hartmann moves into the clinch.
Hartmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hartmann.
Hartmann tries to clinch
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger lands a nice looking body kick.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
Kruger takes a swing at Hartmann's ribcage but misses.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Kruger.
Hartmann instigates a clinch.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kruger with a nice head shot there.
Hartmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kruger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hartmann is looking to defend but Kruger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hartmann! Kruger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hartmann taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Kruger!
John Kruger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
210 lbs
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35
213 lbs
32 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietravallo misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pietravallo fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Pietravallo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Pietravallo misses
and Pietravallo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Pietravallo 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.
Pietravallo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy works over Pietravallo's head and body with a nice combination.
Pietravallo digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietravallo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Pietravallo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pietravallo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy 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.
Brian Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Pietravallo.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pietravallo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy checks a low kick from Pietravallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietravallo tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Pietravallo's body.
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!
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy throws a body punch but Pietravallo moves out of range.
Pietravallo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pietravallo scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Pietravallo saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pietravallo misses the shot to the body.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietravallo attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Pietravallo jabs at Murphy's body.
Pietravallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pietravallo misses with a body shot.
Pietravallo looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Pietravallo lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Pietravallo misses with a leg kick.
Pietravallo throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Pietravallo swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick but Pietravallo moves out of range.
Pietravallo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Pietravallo misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Pietravallo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pietravallo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pietravallo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pietravallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Pietravallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pietravallo throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pietravallo lands with a cross.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pietravallo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Pietravallo loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Brian Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Pietravallo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pietravallo blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Pietravallo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Pietravallo loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Pietravallo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Pietravallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pietravallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pietravallo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pietravallo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pietravallos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works Pietravallo's body with a nice hook.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Pietravallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Pietravallo misses.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Pietravallo ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Pietravallo.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Pietravallo saw that one coming.
Pietravallo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy jabs Pietravallo right on the nose. Pietravallo blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietravallo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pietravallo has time to react.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Pietravallo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pietravallo lands a front kick.
Pietravallo scores with a nice right hand.
Pietravallo misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pietravallo slips a jab from Murphy.
Pietravallo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Pietravallo misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Pietravallo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pietravallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pietravallo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a jab when Pietravallo was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pietravallo scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietravallo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietravallo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Pietravallo.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Pietravallo connects with a nice looking jab.
Pietravallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pietravallo ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Pietravallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Pietravallo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietravallo manages to avoid it.
Pietravallo attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Pietravallo misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
Giampaolo Pietravallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pietravallo.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietravallo avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Pietravallo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Pietravallo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pietravallo misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Pietravallo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a right hand that Pietravallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietravallo also avoids with ease.
Brian Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Pietravallo misses.
Pietravallo scores with a body shot.
A jab from Pietravallo misses.
Murphy swings for the body but Pietravallo moves out of range.
A big right from Pietravallo misses.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy slips under a jab from Pietravallo.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Pietravallo avoids it with no problem.
Pietravallo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pietravallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pietravallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pietravallo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Pietravallo misses.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietravallo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.
Pietravallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Murphy!
A relieved looking Brian Murphy 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corll comes into the arena with South Texas Death Ride blaring out of the sound system. Pikku Kakkipylly 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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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Corll catches Kakkipylly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corll takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corll misses with a hook. Kakkipylly ducked under it nicely.
Kakkipylly scores with a nice body kick.
Kakkipylly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakkipylly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corll misses with a double jab.
Corll misses with a double jab.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakkipylly was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Corll thows a body kick. Kakkipylly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses.
Corll throws a right hand that misses
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corll's knee momentarily.
A big right from Corll misses.
Kakkipylly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been hearing reports that Corll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kakkipylly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Kakkipylly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kakkipylly is looking to clinch but Corll is avoiding it.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll blocks a head kick by Kakkipylly.
A little feinted left hand from Corll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corll takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kakkipylly tries to clinch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakkipylly's calf.
Kakkipylly throws a wild body kick that Corll sees coming a mile off.
Corll throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Corll.
Corll scoring well with a low kick there.
Corll throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakkipylly follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Corll feints and then cracks Kakkipylly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakkipylly down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakkipylly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakkipylly there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch up
enabling Corll to counter with a crisp jab.
Corll throws a leg kick but Kakkipylly moved away.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly rushes Corll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kakkipylly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corll delivers a nice body kick.
Corll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kakkipylly scores with a push kick.
Kakkipylly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakkipylly blocks a head kick by Corll.
Kakkipylly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corll.
Kakkipylly gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll breaks from the clinch.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corll stuns Kakkipylly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kakkipylly counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corll is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Corll throws a leg kick which misses Kakkipylly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kakkipylly tries to avoid it.
Corll thuds a left hand into Kakkipylly's body.
Corll misses with a combination
and Kakkipylly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kakkipylly.
Corll avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
A short right from Corll on the inside.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow that misses.
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corll 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakkipylly in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Corll lands with a nice body punch.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice body kick.
Corll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corll avoids the head kick by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Kakkipylly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corll swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakkipylly.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corll connects with the punch.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Corll dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corll misses with the combination.
Corll delivers a nice body kick.
Corll misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kakkipylly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Corll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kakkipylly is out of range and Corll settles back down.
Kakkipylly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Kakkipylly as he checks the leg kick.
Corll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakkipylly can do to turn this around?
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakkipylly moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kakkipylly!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly wants to clinch up but Corll keeps it at a distance.
Dean Corll is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Corll there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corll lands with a good body shot.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Kakkipylly counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly throws a low kick, looking for Corll's leg but Corll calmly moves out of range.
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corll will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Corll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakkipylly blocks the body kick.
Corll stuns Kakkipylly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Corll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corll.
Kakkipylly pushes Corll away with a front kick.
Corll looks to land a body kick but Kakkipylly moved away.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakkipylly manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corll.
Kakkipylly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakkipylly wants to counter with a clinch but Corll pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll misses with a shot to the body
and Kakkipylly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kakkipylly.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakkipylly backwards.
A short left from Corll.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Kakkipylly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakkipylly tries to break free but Corll pushes him back against the cage.
Kakkipylly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kakkipylly is rocked!
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kakkipylly is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
A right hand to the body from Corll.
Kakkipylly is breathing heavily.
Corll pushes Kakkipylly against the cage. Corll is working some dirty boxing. Corll pushes off with a quick right hook! Kakkipylly goes down! Kakkipylly tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Corll moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
A victorious Dean Corll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Neon Skies. Kula has chosen Bullet - Bite the Bullet 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula shoots for a takedown but Sheehan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kula tries for a takedown but Sheehan Jr circles away easily
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kula goes for a double leg but Sheehan Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheehan Jr continues to drive forward.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula.
Sheehan Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kula.
As Kula looks to move away, Sheehan Jr throws a big counter combo bu Kula just gets out of the way.
Kula shoots in but Sheehan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheehan Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kula with a poor takedown
and Sheehan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kula is rocked!
Kula misses with a takedown attempt - Sheehan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kula is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheehan Jr finish him?
Sheehan Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kula.
Kula seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheehan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Kula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheehan Jr pinned against the cage. Sheehan Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Kula looks to move away, Sheehan Jr throws a big counter combo bu Kula just gets out of the way.
Kula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehan Jr, right into the meat.
Kula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula darts in looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr gets double underhooks and turns Kula into the cage.
Kula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kula fails to land the takedown.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kula with the counter takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kula's head.
Sheehan Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheehan Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehan Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheehan Jr as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Sheehan Jr.
Kula wants to counter with a clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula tries to move into range but Sheehan Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kula is defended easily by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kula just manages to avoid it.
Kula shoots in for a takedown but Sheehan Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kula closes the distance and clinches up with Sheehan Jr, looking for a takedown. Kula pushes Sheehan Jr against the cage but Sheehan Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sheehan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kula has a takedown stuffed.
As Kula looks to move away, Sheehan Jr throws a big counter combo bu Kula just gets out of the way.
Sheehan Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheehan Jr defends well and Kula ends up having to push Sheehan Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheehan Jr as he jumps to the side.
Kula shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheehan Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sheehan Jr lands a left and a right that send Kula crashing to the mat, dazed. Sheehan Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan Jr.
Kula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sheehan Jr.
Kula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheehan Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Kula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kula closes the distance and clinches up with Sheehan Jr, looking for a takedown. Kula pushes Sheehan Jr against the cage but Sheehan Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheehan Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kula scrambles back to his feet.
Sheehan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kula can do to turn this around?
Kula shoots for a takedown but Sheehan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kula darts in looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr gets double underhooks and turns Kula into the cage.
Sheehan Jr 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.
Sheehan Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr drops Kula with a huge uppercut! Kula drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sheehan Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Kalle Kula stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight he was stronger then me, but I'll come back, better and stronger then ever! Thanks to all my fans for showing your support!!'.
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