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Infinity 124: Hardcore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysiek Oki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agapit Blondi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
13 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Oki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki cracks the inside of Blondi's front leg.
Blondi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blondi pulls guard successfully.
Blondi working a defensive guard here.
Oki trying to move into half guard but instead Blondi has managed to sweep!
Blondi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Oki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blondi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oki for as long as he can get away with.
Blondi stands up over Oki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blondi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blondi controlling from the top position.
Blondi connects with a couple of short punches.
Blondi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oki fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blondi gets tackled into the cage by Oki. Oki maintains the clinch.
Oki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blondi to keep the fight standing.
Blondi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oki is looking to control Blondi's arms but Blondi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oki has his back to the cage.
Blondi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blondi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oki wants to control from the top but Blondi keeps moving.
Oki trying to move into half guard but instead Blondi has managed to sweep!
Blondi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blondi trying to control the position from guard on top but Oki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blondi trying to control the position but Oki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Blondi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blondi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blondi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oki is trying to improve his position.
Blondi taking a breather here.
Blondi decides to stand back up. Blondi steps back and let's Oki get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blondi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oki's waist but Oki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blondi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blondi looks for a takedown but Oki sprawls well.
Blondi is breathing heavily.
Oki rushes Blondi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oki is trying to pull guard but Blondi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blondi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oki tries to pull guard but Blondi won't allow it.
Blondi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Agapit Blondi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oki.
Krzysiek Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki clinches.
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oki.
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Blondi.
Oki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oki tries to clinch up but Blondi circles away and keeps his distance.
Blondi misses with a head kick.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blondi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oki sprawls well. Oki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blondi gets slowly back to his feet.
Blondi slips a jab and a cross from Oki.
Oki is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blondi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown but Oki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oki scoring well with a low kick there.
Oki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Oki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blondi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blondi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oki.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blondi moves away.
Agapit Blondi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blondi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Oki.
Oki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blondi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blondi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blondi is looking to stand up but Oki won't let him.
Oki being controlled here, momentarily.
Blondi tries to free his leg and advance position but Oki is retaining full guard.
Blondi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blondi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi looking to pass the guard.
Oki trying to keep a closed guard but Blondi is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown but Oki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blondi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blondi closes the distance and pushes Oki back into the cage.
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oki's waist but Oki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blondi off to one side.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blondi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oki with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Oki scores with a four punch combination!
Oki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Blondi's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blondi lands a body shot.
Blondi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blondi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blondi.
Oki scores with a leg kick.
Oki has managed to clinch.
Oki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysiek Oki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Blondi swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
Blondi shoots in but Oki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oki scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oki.
Oki scores with a body shot.
Oki tries to clinch but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blondi tries to work over Oki's front leg with a kick but Oki checks it.
Oki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blondi closes the distance and clinches up with Oki, looking for a takedown. Blondi pushes Oki against the cage but Oki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oki breaks the clinch.
Oki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
Oki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oki tries to clinch but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blondi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blondi 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.
Oki wants to control but Blondi postures up.
Agapit Blondi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oki is trying to improve his position.
Blondi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oki has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Oki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi wants to control but Oki is keeping him busy.
Blondi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Krzysiek Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blondi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oki wants to clinch up but Blondi keeps it at a distance.
Oki moves in looking to clinch but Blondi pushes him off.
Oki gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blondi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oki avoids the head kick by Blondi.
Krzysiek Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oki.
Oki tries to clinch but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi closes the distance and pushes Oki back into the cage.
Oki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blondi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blondi avoids it.
Blondi tries to circle away but Oki has him pinned against the cage.
Blondi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oki uses from the top position.
Blondi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blondi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blondi is tightening it up a little... Oki has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oki reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oki taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blondi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Agapit Blondi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maniek Sztanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maniek Sztanga acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
255 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maniek Sztanga!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilies misses the shot to the body.
Sztanga throws out a counter right but Stilies avoids it with no problem.
Gary Stilies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sztanga drops his hands momentarily and Stilies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Sztanga as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Stilies does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Stilies.
Sztanga throws a lazy right hand but Stilies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stilies appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stilies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sztanga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stilies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sztanga eats them both and turns towards Stilies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Maniek Sztanga has been cut.
Stilies slips a jab from Sztanga.
Sztanga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stilies 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.
Stilies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztanga looks to land a combination but Stilies avoids it well.
Stilies shoots in and drives through. Sztanga sprawls well.
It seemed like Sztanga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sztanga misses the shot to the body.
Sztanga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sztanga throws a jab when Stilies was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztanga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stilies looks to land a combination. Sztanga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stilies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sztanga.
Sztanga slips a jab and a cross from Stilies.
Sztanga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sztanga dodges the punch combination from Stilies.
Sztanga stuffs the takedown.
Sztanga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sztanga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
Stilies throws a chopping leg kick but Sztanga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sztanga cracks Stilies with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sztanga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stilies to stand back up!
Stilies is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztanga misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Stilies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sztanga misses with a straight right.
Stilies seems to have got his legs back now.
Sztanga dodges the punch combination from Stilies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztanga throws a series of punches but Stilies avoids them all with ease.
Stilies throws a series of punches but Sztanga avoids them all with ease.
Stilies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sztanga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stilies is looking for a counter combo.
Stilies fails to land with a series of punches.
Sztanga is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Stilies hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maniek Sztanga!
Gary Stilies spoke after the fight, saying 'C'est une perte que je peux passer de & revenir plus fort. Merci à tous les fans pour leur soutien. (This is a loss I can grow from & come back stronger. Thanks to the fans for their support.)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zhuo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kung Fu You. Roy Keane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo misses the shot to the body.
Zhuo misses with a double jab.
Zhuo keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhuo missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhuo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Keane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zhuo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keane advances position into side control!
Keane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zhuo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zhuo gets back to full guard.
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo working for a triangle but Keane defends it easily.
Zhuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zhuo has Keane pulled in close to control his posture.
Keane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhuo has his foot on Keane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keane works his way back into a safe position though.
Keane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhuo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keane has managed to get both his arms back between Zhuo's legs - danger averted.
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keane drops back looking for a leg! Zhuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhuo manages to kick Keane off! Keane jumps back into Zhuo's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhuo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhuo connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhuo winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zhuo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhuo wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhuo is looking for a kimura but Keane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhuo to get the leverage.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhuo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhuo pulls his head out easily.
Keane is looking to improve his position.
Zhuo is trying to work for a kimura but Keane is defending well.
Zhuo seems to be looking for submissions.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhuo pulls his head out easily.
Zhuo wants to work for an arm triangle but Keane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keane is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Keane manages to get to full guard.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Zhuo from controlling successfully.
Zhuo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Keane looking for a sweep. Not yet Keane, not yet.
Zhuo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zhuo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zhuo working some strikes from top position.
Zhuo with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keane is on top in guard.
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhuo throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keane gets the takedown into side control.
Keane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zhuo can't do much from the bottom here.
Keane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhuo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhuo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keane is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane blocks the strikes from Zhuo.
Keane is looking for a kimura but Zhuo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keane to get the leverage.
Zhuo trying to control but Keane postures up.
Keane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhuo is just riding it out for now. Keane eventually gives up the hold.
Zhuo is looking to improve his position.
Zhuo punching from the bottom.
Zhuo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zhuo wants to improve his position but Keane is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zhuo tries to roll over but Keane keeps him under control.
Keane blocks the strikes from Zhuo.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhuo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zhuo pulls Keane in close to prevent any damage.
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhuo tries to strike from the bottom.
Zhuo has his foot on Keane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keane is one step ahead there.
Zhuo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Keane frees his head nicely. Oh but Zhuo has switched to an armbar! Keane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zhao Zhuo!
Zhao Zhuo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affaketion for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Are You Dead Yet? by Children of Bodom as his entrance music. Orpo Jokinen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
We've been hearing reports that Maanpohja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maanpohja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maanpohja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maanpohja is aware though and is defending well.
Jokinen has his foot on Maanpohja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maanpohja works his way back into a safe position though.
Maanpohja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Maanpohja defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Maanpohja from controlling successfully.
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maanpohja defends it easily.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Maanpohja from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Maanpohja defends easily.
Maanpohja wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Maanpohja drops back looking for a leg! Jokinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jokinen manages to kick Maanpohja off! Maanpohja jumps back into Jokinen's guard.
Maanpohja is sitting in close to Jokinen's body. Jokinen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maanpohja is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maanpohja is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jokinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orpo Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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183 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Liukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owraa gets caught flat footed, as Liukkonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Liukkonen is posturing up here but Owraa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Liukkonen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Liukkonen has to tap! Slick submission there by Owraa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uruk Owraa!
Uruk Owraa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Ladin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov missing with a left hand there. Ladin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladin swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Ladin checks a leg kick.
Ladin throws a head kick that misses.
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ladin throws a big counter head kick but Kalashnikov avoids it with no problem.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Ladin's front leg but catches the back leg as Ladin tries to avoid it.
Ladin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalashnikov lands a head kick. Ladin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ben Ladin has been cut.
Kalashnikov cracks Ladin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ladin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ladin has time to react.
Kalashnikov tries a low kick but Ladin avoids it.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick but Ladin moves out of range.
Ladin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Ladin is rocked!
A head kick by Kalashnikov - that's a beauty! Ladin is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kalashnikov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vadim Kalashnikov!
An out of breath Vadim Kalashnikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Saarenpaa.
Kato throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa 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.
Kato connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kato. That did some damage!
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Kato's body.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kato at a distance.
Kato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Kato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Kato moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A leg kick checked by Kato.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kato will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Kato connects with a nice looking jab.
Kato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
Kato blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
A right handed body shot lands from Kato.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
Kato has had enough of the clinch but Saarenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Kato breaks from the clinch.
Kato 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.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Kato ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato lands with a kick to the temple. Saarenpaa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kato throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kato swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
A head kick from Saarenpaa lands but Kato takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Kato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kato.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Kato.
Kato looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Kato throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Kato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Kato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Kato.
Kato throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Kato misses with a hook.
Kato tries a head kick but it misses.
Kato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa punishes Kato's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Kato throws a one two combo.
Kato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kato on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kato misses.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kato.
Kato avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Kato's body.
A big left from Kato misses.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Kato steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kato checks a leg kick.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato walks into a straight right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Kato's leg but Kato calmly moves out of range.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kato dodges the punch combination from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenji Kato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kato throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Kato.
A big left from Kato misses.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Kato down.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Kato moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kato.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Kato moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Kato.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Kato lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Kato.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Kato throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kato connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kato.
Saarenpaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kato rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Kato does it's job there.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saarenpaa's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Kato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Kato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Kato moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kato momentarily.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Kato.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Kato.
A head kick from Kato lands but Saarenpaa takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
Kato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Kato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kato misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kato manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kato. Kato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarenpaa connects with a single shot there.
Kato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Kato checks it.
Kato misses the jab.
Kato misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
Kato throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kato ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Kato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato fails to land with a series of punches.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Kato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Kato down.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Kato blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Kato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Kato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Kato.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kato checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Kato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Kato misses with a double jab
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kato misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa feints a counter leg kick.
Jab by Kato.
Kato connects with a leg kick. Saarenpaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Kenji Kato is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kato throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Kato saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Kato.
Kato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kato throws a counter high kick but Saarenpaa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kato is looking for a counter combo.
Kato cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Kato moves out of range.
Kato throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kato.
Saarenpaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
Kato blocks a jab.
Kato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kato 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.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook
and Kato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kato misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Kato sets himself, and Saarenpaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Kato avoids it this time.
Kato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Kato.
Kato moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaarenpaa.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kato throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saarenpaa 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.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kato is looking to counter punch.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Kato's body. Kato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Kato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kato will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kato throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Kato was not able to check.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kato at a distance.
Kato throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Kato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kato down.
Kato moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Kato moves out of range.
Kato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato misses with a few strikes there.
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Kato manages to break the clinch.
Kato tries a head kick but it misses.
Kato jabs Saarenpaa right on the nose. Saarenpaa blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saarenpaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kato tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mika Saarenpaa.
I think Saarenpaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Gallardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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34
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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207 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Gallardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallardo is able to avoid easily.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick but Gallardo moves out of range.
Gallardo throws a big counter combination but Pheu Pheu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pheu Pheu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick.
Gallardo throws a big counter combination but Pheu Pheu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick that misses.
Pheu Pheu throws a wild body kick that Gallardo sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Gallardo. Those never looked like landing.
Pheu Pheu tries a quick counter leg kick but Gallardo is wise to it.
Pheu Pheu tests Gallardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pheu Pheu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallardo tries to bum rush Pheu Pheu with a series of wild strikes but Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pheu Pheu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallardo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pheu Pheu moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pheu Pheu throws the left hand but Gallardo avoids the punch easily.
Pheu Pheu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallardo misses with a wild body shot.
Gallardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick that misses
and Gallardo counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Gallardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pheu Pheu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pheu Pheu scores with a kick to the body.
Donk. Pheu Pheu catches Gallardo right on the button with a cross.
Lambo Gallardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pheu Pheu misses with a looping right.
Gallardo swings widly with a right hand
and Pheu Pheu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gallardo thinking.
Gallardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pheu Pheu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pheu Pheu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pheu Pheu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu misses with a looping right.
Gallardo clinches.
Gallardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gallardo tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Gallardo back against the cage.
Gallardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallardo tries a body shot but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Gallardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallardo lands a left hand.
Pheu Pheu is leaning against Gallardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gallardo pushes Pheu Pheu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallardo wants to clinch.
Gallardo rushes Pheu Pheu and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gallardo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pheu Pheu's brow.
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Gallardo.
Gallardo blocking some punches.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice uppercut.
Gallardo misses with a punch to the body.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Gallardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Gallardo.
A short right from Pheu Pheu on the inside.
Gallardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pheu Pheu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu pushes Gallardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallardo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Gallardo scores with a shot to the side of Pheu Pheu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pheu Pheu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gallardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Gallardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Gallardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pheu Pheu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gallardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Gallardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pheu Pheu tried to score with a low kick but Gallardo checks it.
Pheu Pheu connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Gallardo finds it's target.
Lambo Gallardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pheu Pheu connects with a leg kick. Gallardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pheu Pheu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pheu Pheu swings widly with a right hand
and Gallardo counters with a crisp one two that drops Pheu Pheu! Gallardo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pheu Pheu to his feet! Pheu Pheu is in big trouble!
Pheu Pheu fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gallardo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gallardo lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut even more.
A jab from Pheu Pheu misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallardo takes a swing at Pheu Pheu's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu digs a good body shot into Gallardo's ribs.
Gallardo tries to bum rush Pheu Pheu with a series of wild strikes but Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pheu Pheu closes the distance and clinches.
Gallardo prevents a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu tries to throw a body punch but Gallardo avoids it by throwing Pheu Pheu back against the cage.
Gallardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pheu Pheu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallardo.
Gallardo misses with a wild body shot.
Pheu Pheu lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pheu Pheu swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallardo.
Gallardo tries to clinch up.
Gallardo misses with a left hand
and Gallardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pheu Pheu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallardo under the eye.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook but Gallardo avoids it easily.
Gallardo stalks Pheu Pheu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pheu Pheu's face. Pheu Pheu staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pheu Pheu tries to keep at a distance but Gallardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallardo breaks the clinch.
Gallardo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pheu Pheu back to the cage. Gallardo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gallardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looks like Gallardo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gallardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pheu Pheu on the side of the head.
Gallardo feints a jab promting Pheu Pheu to slip. Gallardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pheu Pheu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The cut above Kaka Pheu Pheu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gallardo is looking to clinch but Pheu Pheu is avoiding it.
Gallardo throws a big shot that misses.
Pheu Pheu scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo avoids the head kick by Pheu Pheu.
A jab from Pheu Pheu misses.
Pheu Pheu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallardo.
Gallardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pheu Pheu feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gallardo.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gallardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pheu Pheu misses with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallardo thuds a left hand into Pheu Pheu's body.
Gallardo throws a nice looking combination but Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Gallardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pheu Pheu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gallardo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pheu Pheu working the ground and pound.
Gallardo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pheu Pheu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pheu Pheu tries to score with some ground and pound. Gallardo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pheu Pheu lands a few punches from side control.
Gallardo is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallardo is working hard here to advance position.
Pheu Pheu landing strikes.
Pheu Pheu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gallardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Gallardo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pheu Pheu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallardo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pheu Pheu is controlling him well.
Gallardo is trying to improve his position.
Pheu Pheu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gallardo pushes Pheu Pheu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pheu Pheu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pheu Pheu scores with punches from side control.
Pheu Pheu wants to control but Gallardo is keeping him busy.
Gallardo is trying to control Pheu Pheu's posture but Pheu Pheu avoids it.
Pheu Pheu throws a strike aimed at the side of Gallardo's head but Gallardo avoids it well.
Gallardo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gallardo pushes Pheu Pheu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pheu Pheu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pheu Pheu lands some shots froms side control.
Gallardo is rocked!
Gallardo is trying to improve his position.
Oh Gallardo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Pheu Pheu! That's hurt Gallardo! Will he recover? Pheu Pheu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaka Pheu Pheu!
Kaka Pheu Pheu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastinen catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kastinen misses with a body shot.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Kastinen misses with a jab to the body
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Kastinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kastinen.
Sloppy strikes there by Kastinen.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Kastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Kastinen is chipping away with strikes.
Walker gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Kastinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Kastinen trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Kastinen looks to land a strike but Walker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is controlling Kastinen's posture.
Kastinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kastinen throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kastinen's guard. Nice move by Walker!
Kastinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seppo Kastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker clinches up against the cage.
Kastinen misses with the head strike.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Kastinen.
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kastinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kastinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kastinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kastinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kastinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kastinen takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kastinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kastinen lands with a shot to the body.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Kastinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kastinen.
Walker tries a quick counter leg kick but Kastinen is wise to it.
Walker throws a leg kick but Kastinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kastinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kastinen is breathing heavily.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker lands a big head kick that sends Kastinen tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Kastinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Walker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kastinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Kastinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kastinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Walker tries to land a body kick
and Kastinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kastinen trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker pulls Kastinen in to control the position.
Kastinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kastinen.
Kastinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Walker lands a big head kick that sends Kastinen tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Kastinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kastinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Kastinen off balance momentarily.
Kastinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kastinen slips a jab from Walker.
Kastinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
Kastinen tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Kastinen back against the cage.
Kastinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kastinen backwards.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kastinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seppo Kastinen's cut is getting worse.
Kastinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kastinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shane Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kastinen checks a low kick from Walker.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Kastinen feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shane Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker cracks Kastinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kastinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kastinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Walker.
Kastinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kastinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kastinen digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Walker thows a body kick. Kastinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kastinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seppo Kastinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Look low, kick high! Walker uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kastinen tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Walker is absolutely delighted - when Kastinen wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Walker!
Shane Walker is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Shane Walker 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Randy West was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ponting checks a low kick from West.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ponting takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Ponting tries a low kick but West avoids it.
West drives through and clinches with Ponting against the cage.
West stalling in the clinch.
Ponting tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ponting.
West lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ponting takes an elbow to the forehead.
West has Ponting pressed against the cage, preventing Ponting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands a shot to the body.
Ponting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randy West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West misses with a low kick as Ponting jumps back.
West scores with a shot to the body.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ponting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West cracks Ponting with an open hand slap.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ponting.
Ponting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
Ponting checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ponting went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ponting takes one to the chin there.
Ponting misses with a hook.
West ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Ponting misses.
Ponting is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Ponting seems unphased.
West has managed to clinch.
Ponting wants to get back to striking at distance but West won't allow it.
Ponting wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the cage.
Ponting is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West lands a body shot.
A short right from West on the inside.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ponting wants a takedown.
Ponting fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands a left hand.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponting has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ponting is trying to break free.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West scores with a shot to the side of Ponting's head.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
Ponting prevents a body shot from West.
Ponting blocks an elbow strike from West.
West scores with a shot to the side of Ponting's head.
West is struggling to control the position.
West stalling in the clinch.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West lands an elbow inside.
West has Ponting pressed against the cage, preventing Ponting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Ponting controls the action.
West connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponting is defending well for now.
Ponting can't break the clinch.
Ponting scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
A frustrated look appears on Ponting's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from West.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ponting lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ponting blocks the elbow strike.
Ponting drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ponting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West with a hook.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ponting.
Ponting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ponting lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ponting.
Ponting misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
West throws a push kick but Ponting slaps the foot to one side.
Ponting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ponting misses with a straight right.
Ponting fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponting misses with a body shot.
Ponting misses with a body shot.
Ponting throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponting.
Ponting takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from West.
West misses with a kick to the body.
Ponting was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponting moves out of range as West strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting moves out of range as West strikes.
Ponting walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ponting darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randy West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ponting lands a nice shot to the body.
Ponting moves out of range as West strikes.
West tries to work over Ponting's front leg with a kick but Ponting checks it.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Ponting on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ponting digs a good hook to West'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!
Ponting lands with a cross.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ponting swings away with a leg kick that misses.
West throws a counter combo.
Ponting ducks under a wild hook from West.
Ponting looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Ponting throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West throws a shot to the body.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponting is just out of range.
Ponting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
Ponting rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
Ponting misses with a straight left.
Ponting throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ponting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ponting throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ponting lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
Ponting misses the body punch
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
Ponting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponting on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponting rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ponting is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in West's half guard.
Ponting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ponting prevents West from improving his position.
Ponting is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ponting 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.
West is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ponting is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponting throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing West to regain full guard.
Ponting postures up.
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ponting defends well.
Ponting is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
West controls Ponting momentarily but Ponting frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ponting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponting.
A telegraphed right hand from Ponting misses the target.
West throws the kick towards the body but Ponting avoids it.
West ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
Ponting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ponting sets himself, and West steps forward looking for the clinch! Ponting avoids it this time.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West checks a low kick from Ponting.
Ponting loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Ponting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Ponting misses
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West leaning against his opponent.
Randy West seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ponting prevents a body shot from West.
Ponting blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting wants to break free but West has control.
Ponting has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
West landing knees to the head.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
Ponting has had enough of the clinch but West keeps him there for the moment.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West lands with a left to the head.
West lands a left hand.
West slows down the pace here.
West lands with a right to the head.
Ponting tries to break free but West pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West lands an uppercut.
West lands a left hand.
West pushes Ponting back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
Ponting can't break the clinch.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West stalls.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ponting is rocked!
Ponting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Ponting is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ponting seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Ponting wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the cage.
West lands a knee to the body.
West lands a body shot in the clinch.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
Ponting is really struggling to find his range with his punches. West's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from West.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West pushes Ponting back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a big knee to the head and Ponting goes down! West pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy West!
Randy West is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Randy West, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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